I don't like the idea of someone who has been skating for years doing the show either - I know its happened before but Chris did skating as sport rather than ice dancing, and was Jessica a similar situation? It sounds as though this lass has been gearing up to do DOI for a few years, so she certainly should be good!!
As for how she looks, no idea to be honest as I don't watch Hollyoaks... time to do some research methinks!