Holly Willoughby reveals major shake-up to next week’s Dancing On Ice as huge part of show returns after fan backlash
HOLLY Willoughby has revealed a major Dancing On Ice shake-up as a huge part of the show will return next week.
Fans of Dancing On Ice were previously left furious after the skate-off was removed – meaning the celebrity and pro skater with the fewest public votes were dumped immediately.
But during last night’s live show Holly, 43, told the likes of Charlie Brooks and Anton Ferdinand that they could have to battle it out to stay in the competition.
She said: “Listen, this is very important – I have an announcement to make.
“Next week things are going to change somewhat because the skate-off is back. That does change everything.”
After the skate-off was initially axed viewers insisted the end of the show felt “rushed”.
One wrote on social media: “Tonight’s ending was terribly rushed and very abrupt! Change the format!”
And another said: “What a pointless way to end the show.”
It was a dramatic weekend for Dancing On Ice, with professional skater Vanessa Bauer being forced to quit the show due to injury.
Vanessa, 28 – who was partnered with Love Island’s Chris Taylor – told fans: “I’m here today with rather upsetting news. I am unfortunately not going to be able to continue on Dancing on Ice with Chris.
“I unfortunately had a little accident backstage last week on Dancing on Ice just before the live show on Sunday.
“And I didn’t realise how bad it was then, but we did an MRI and it turned out that I have a completely torn ligament, grade three sprain injury and a major grade two sprain injury.”
Chris will continue with the competition, skating instead with Robin Johnstone.
Last night’s episode also saw Sir Steve Redgrave become the third celebrity to be eliminated from the show.