Andy Buchanan's Biography

He began figure skating at just seven and went on to become a seven times Western Canadian Champion, including both junior and senior titles, and singles and pairs skating.

Buchanan specialises in Free Skate, Pairs and Power Skating.

He turned professional in 1999 and has played various leading roles for Disney on Ice, including Scar, Simba, Tarzan and Aladdin, with his partner Robin Johnstone as Jasmine.

Andy and Robin met in 2000, while performing in Disney On Ice Presents Three Jungle Adventures.

Before concentrating on skating, Andy used to play in a rock band.

Andy Buchanan was a newcomer to Dancing on Ice in series 8. He was paired with Anthea Turner.

They were the fourth couple to be eliminated.

Andy Buchanan was selected to be one of the professional ice skaters to appear in the final series of Dancing on Ice in 2014. He was paired with Zaraah Abrahams.

In 2024, he was paired with Hannah Spearritt. They were the second couple to be eliminated.