We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Dancing on Ice star Matt Evers responds to first dance with Faye Brookes Matt stepped in as Faye's partner following Hamish Gaman's injury. 02/03/2021 Dancing on Ice 2021 has had its fair share of hiccups, but professional skater Matt Evers stepping in for Hamish Gaman has been a success so far. Matt – who is now partnered with former Coronation Street star Faye Brookes after Hamish was forced to withdraw from the competition – has opened up about his recent return to the ice, revealing that he's having "lots of fun" with his new partner.