Melanie Lambert and Fred Palascak
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Melanie Lambert and Fred Palascak (born 2 April 1975 in Parma, Ohio ) are a husband-and-wife pair ice skating
team who began skating together in 1994. During their competitive years they were two-time United States
Eastern Sectional champions and had two top-10 finishes at the national championships. They turned professional in 1999 and married in 2003.
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during season 2 of Dancing on Ice
series, however they were eliminated at the end of the fifth show.
Melanie, however, enjoyed a great deal of success with partner Kyran Bracken
, (rugby player) and won both the series final on 17 March 2007 and the Champion of Champions contest a week later.
Fred and Melanie competed in the third series of the show, with television presenters Sarah Greene
and Michael Underwood
respectively. Fred and Sarah were the first couple to be voted off. Underwood broke his ankle training for the show in week three, thereby taking Melanie out of the competition. Fred returned to the show in the third week of the competition, partnering actress Zaraah Abrahams
, a reserve brought in to fill the space left by Underwood's departure. After first meeting partner Zaraah, Palascak had a show-stopping first routine scoring them a huge first week total of 18.5. Throughout the competition Zaraah came in fourth place on the leaderboard. Zaraah was in four skate-offs starting in Week 6 and ending in the semi-final (this meant she had broken the record). All the judges saved her in each one meaning she had made it to the final, despite bookies having her favourite to go each week. Zaraah and Fred had a combined total of 52.5 in the final and were announced in third place.
In the fourth series
of the show, Fred was partnered with Melinda Messenger
and Melanie was re-partnered with her Series three partner, Michael Underwood
, who was allowed to return after his ankle-fracture in the 2008 series. Melanie and Michael were voted out of the show in Week 4 when in the skate-off against Melinda and Fred. In week 7, Melinda and Fred were voted off the show when they were in the skate off against Jessica Taylor
and Pavel Aubrecht.
The duo are again competing in the fifth series of the show; Fred is partnered with Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack
, while Melanie is with Boyzone
star Mikey Graham
. For their first dances, Fred and Emily got just 11.0 points and Melanie and Mikey earned a respectable 16.0. On both occasions, the couples avoided the skate-off in the public vote. In week 9, Mikey and Melanie were eliminated after a skate-off against Danniella Westbrook
and Matthew Gonzalez, while in week 8, Emily and Fred were eliminated after they were also beaten by Danniella.
In 2010 Palascak was cast on the American version of Skating with the Stars
as a partner for Rebecca Budig
. The couple went on to win the first season of the show on December 21, 2010.
It was revealed in the iSkate Magazine that Melanie and Fred did not return to the 2011 series of Dancing On Ice because ITV had told them that they wouldn't be announcing the professional partners until later than usual due to the changes being made to the programme. The magazine stated that the pair didn't want to be left hanging around waiting and so, as a result, decided not to feature in this year's show.
Ice skating
Ice skating is moving on ice by using ice skates. It can be done for a variety of reasons, including leisure, traveling, and various sports. Ice skating occurs both on specially prepared indoor and outdoor tracks, as well as on naturally occurring bodies of frozen water, such as lakes and...
team who began skating together in 1994. During their competitive years they were two-time United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Eastern Sectional champions and had two top-10 finishes at the national championships. They turned professional in 1999 and married in 2003.
Competitive Skating
Lambert and Palascak met in 1993 at the US Eastern Sectional Championship whilst skating with other partners. The following year they had both split with their skating partners and began their skating partnership. The following year at the US Eastern Sectional Championship they were crowned champions.Men's Singles
| Event | 1992 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Championships United States Figure Skating Championships The United States Figure Skating Championships is figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United States. The competition is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating. In the U.S. skating community, the event is often referred to informally as "Nationals".Skaters... |
11th J. |
Pairs
| Event | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Championships United States Figure Skating Championships The United States Figure Skating Championships is figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United States. The competition is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating. In the U.S. skating community, the event is often referred to informally as "Nationals".Skaters... |
4th J. | 9th | 11th |
| Eastern Sectionals Eastern Sectional Figure Skating Championships The Eastern Sectional Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating which has been held since 1938.... |
1st J. | 1st | 2nd |
- N = Novice level; J = Junior level
| Year | Competition | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US Olympic Festival | 4th Place |
Entertainment Skating
Since quitting competitive skating, Lambert and Palascak have appeared in a number of ice dance entertainment shows and have taken part in the UK television series Dancing on IceDancing on Ice
Dancing on Ice is a British television show co-hosted by Christine Bleakley and Philip Schofield, in which celebrities and their professional partners figure skate in front of a panel of judges. The format, devised by LWT and Granada Television, has been a prime-time hit in eight different...
.
Dancing On Ice
Fred was teamed up with newsreader Kay BurleyKay Burley
Kay Burley is an English television newsreader, presenter and journalist. She currently anchors the Afternoon Live programme on the Sky News station.-Early life:...
during season 2 of Dancing on Ice
Dancing on Ice
Dancing on Ice is a British television show co-hosted by Christine Bleakley and Philip Schofield, in which celebrities and their professional partners figure skate in front of a panel of judges. The format, devised by LWT and Granada Television, has been a prime-time hit in eight different...
series, however they were eliminated at the end of the fifth show.
Melanie, however, enjoyed a great deal of success with partner Kyran Bracken
Kyran Bracken
Kyran Paul Patrick Bracken MBE is a former English rugby union footballer who played at scrum-half for Saracens, Bristol and Waterloo R.F.C....
, (rugby player) and won both the series final on 17 March 2007 and the Champion of Champions contest a week later.
Fred and Melanie competed in the third series of the show, with television presenters Sarah Greene
Sarah Greene
Sarah Greene is a British television personality well known for presenting live TV: long-running series e.g. Blue Peter, from 19 May 1980 until 27 June 1983, Saturday Superstore, Going Live for 10 years and big event/awards shows.- Early life and career :Greene was born in London, England, the...
and Michael Underwood
Michael Underwood
Michael Paul Underwood is a British television presenter. He famously won a six week CBBC presenting contract on Gaby Roslin's BBC television show Whatever You Want.-Career:...
respectively. Fred and Sarah were the first couple to be voted off. Underwood broke his ankle training for the show in week three, thereby taking Melanie out of the competition. Fred returned to the show in the third week of the competition, partnering actress Zaraah Abrahams
Zaraah Abrahams
Zaraah Abrahams is an actress who is most famous for starring in Waterloo Road and competing in Dancing on Ice.-Early life:...
, a reserve brought in to fill the space left by Underwood's departure. After first meeting partner Zaraah, Palascak had a show-stopping first routine scoring them a huge first week total of 18.5. Throughout the competition Zaraah came in fourth place on the leaderboard. Zaraah was in four skate-offs starting in Week 6 and ending in the semi-final (this meant she had broken the record). All the judges saved her in each one meaning she had made it to the final, despite bookies having her favourite to go each week. Zaraah and Fred had a combined total of 52.5 in the final and were announced in third place.
In the fourth series
Dancing on Ice (Series 4)
The fourth series of Dancing on Ice began on ITV on Sunday 11 January 2009. The series features legendary skaters Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill, presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, and judges Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner, Ruthie Henshall and Robin Cousins.The...
of the show, Fred was partnered with Melinda Messenger
Melinda Messenger
Melinda Jayne Messenger is an English ex-glamour model, Page 3 Girl and a former presenter on the magazine programme Live from Studio Five. She is currently co-broadcaster of the reality show Cowboy Builders.-Biography:...
and Melanie was re-partnered with her Series three partner, Michael Underwood
Michael Underwood
Michael Paul Underwood is a British television presenter. He famously won a six week CBBC presenting contract on Gaby Roslin's BBC television show Whatever You Want.-Career:...
, who was allowed to return after his ankle-fracture in the 2008 series. Melanie and Michael were voted out of the show in Week 4 when in the skate-off against Melinda and Fred. In week 7, Melinda and Fred were voted off the show when they were in the skate off against Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor (Liberty X)
Jessica Taylor is an English singer, previously with the Brit Award winning pop group, Liberty X. The group consisted of herself, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm, Michelle Heaton, and Kelli Young.-Personal life:...
and Pavel Aubrecht.
The duo are again competing in the fifth series of the show; Fred is partnered with Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack
Emily Atack
Emily Jane Atack is a British actress best known for her role as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the award winning E4 series The Inbetweeners. She also appeared in Heartbeat , Blue Murder and was featured in a number of lads' mags.Born in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, she is the daughter of actress Kate...
, while Melanie is with Boyzone
Boyzone
Boyzone are an Irish boy band comprising Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating,Shane Lynch, and formerly Stephen Gately. Boyzone have 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Ire charts. The group currently have 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12...
star Mikey Graham
Mikey Graham
Michael Graham - also known as Mikey Graham - is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor and music producer, best known as a member of pop group Boyzone, and in 2010 he was a contestant on Dancing on Ice.-Early life:The youngest of seven children, Graham was born to housewife Sheila and carpenter...
. For their first dances, Fred and Emily got just 11.0 points and Melanie and Mikey earned a respectable 16.0. On both occasions, the couples avoided the skate-off in the public vote. In week 9, Mikey and Melanie were eliminated after a skate-off against Danniella Westbrook
Danniella Westbrook
Danniella Westbrook is an English actress and television presenter. She is known for being the original actress to play Samantha Mitchell in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1990–93, 1995–96, 1999–2000 and 2009–10. Away from EastEnders she has presented various shows, and was also a...
and Matthew Gonzalez, while in week 8, Emily and Fred were eliminated after they were also beaten by Danniella.
In 2010 Palascak was cast on the American version of Skating with the Stars
Skating with the Stars
Skating with the Stars is an American reality TV show. The show features celebrities paired with professionals from the world of figure skating. The show is based on the British show, Dancing on Ice. The show has a schedule similar to the first season of Dancing with the Stars with performance...
as a partner for Rebecca Budig
Rebecca Budig
Rebecca Jo Budig is an American actress and television presenter, best known for her role as Greenlee Smythe Lavery on the ABC soap opera All My Children.-Early life:...
. The couple went on to win the first season of the show on December 21, 2010.
It was revealed in the iSkate Magazine that Melanie and Fred did not return to the 2011 series of Dancing On Ice because ITV had told them that they wouldn't be announcing the professional partners until later than usual due to the changes being made to the programme. The magazine stated that the pair didn't want to be left hanging around waiting and so, as a result, decided not to feature in this year's show.