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Dancing On Ice’s Claire Sweeney red-faced after wardrobe malfunction

Dancing On Ice contestant Claire Sweeney was left red-faced as she ready to carry out for the primary time throughout this 12 months’s sequence on Sunday.

Actress Claire, 52, took to the ice this week together with her skilled companion Colin Grafton, 32, with the pair skating to the music Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler.

But the Coronation Street star bumped into some bother throughout rehearsals as she took a tumble and crashed to the bottom.

While she wasn’t injured because of her fall, she did not escape fully unscathed – her leggings ripped leaving her behind on present.

After her fall, Claire was seen working towards with decide Christopher Dean as she span round together with her arms on his shoulders, as his fellow panellist Jayne Torvill watched her method.

Dancing On Ice contestant Claire Sweeney was left red-faced as she prepared to perform for the first time during this year's series on Sunday

Dancing On Ice contestant Claire Sweeney was left red-faced as she ready to carry out for the primary time throughout this 12 months’s sequence on Sunday 

The Coronation Street star ran into some trouble during rehearsals as she took a tumble and crashed to the ground

The Coronation Street star bumped into some bother throughout rehearsals as she took a tumble and crashed to the bottom

However, unbeknown to Claire, her blue leggings had ripped after her mishap, leaving her bottom uncovered

Addressing the incident in a chunk to digital camera, Claire stated: ‘I’ve been skating across the with my bum hanging out with Torvill and Dean and nobody informed me!’

Meanwhile, Claire discovered herself the butt of certainly one of host Stephen Mulhern’s jokes in the course of the present.

The display star appeared beautiful for her efficiency as she wearing a racy Roman toga.

Her costume left loads of leg on present because it featured a aspect break up, with the gown having a plunging neckline.

Figure skater Colin confirmed off his toned arms as he wearing a glowing golden costume to go with Claire’s.

Claire was seen arriving on the ice on an enormous chariot which was pulled by two shirtless musclebound males.

And presenter Stephen made gentle of the state of affairs as he issued Claire a yellow parking ticket and a tremendous for leaving it on the ice on the finish of her efficiency.

While she wasn't injured as a result of her fall, she didn't escape completely unscathed - her leggings ripped leaving her behind on show

While she wasn’t injured because of her fall, she did not escape fully unscathed – her leggings ripped leaving her behind on present 

Claire looked stunning for her performance as she dressed in a racy Roman toga while her pro partner Colin Grafton showed off his toned arms as he dressed in a sparkling golden costume

Claire appeared beautiful for her efficiency as she wearing a racy Roman toga whereas her professional companion Colin Grafton confirmed off his toned arms as he wearing a glowing golden costume

Claire was seen arriving on the ice on a huge chariot which was pulled by two shirtless musclebound men

Claire was seen arriving on the ice on an enormous chariot which was pulled by two shirtless musclebound males

Claire found herself the butt of one of host Stephen Mulhern's jokes during the show after he invaded the chariot

Claire discovered herself the butt of certainly one of host Stephen Mulhern’s jokes in the course of the present after he invaded the chariot

Stephen made light of the situation as he issued Claire a yellow parking ticket and a fine for leaving it on the ice at the end of her performance

Stephen made gentle of the state of affairs as he issued Claire a yellow parking ticket and a tremendous for leaving it on the ice on the finish of her efficiency

Ricky Hatton was voted off Dancing On Ice later within the present.

The former boxer was ‘gutted’ to be the primary superstar axed from the 2024 sequence after he and companion Robin Johnstone – who first carried out final week – confronted this week’s bottom-placed skater Lou Sanders and her companion Brendyn Hatfield within the dreaded skate-off.

Speaking after the vote wherein he did not impress the judges, Ricky stated: ‘I’m gutted to be going house, I’ve tried to be a winner in all my life and every thing I’ve accomplished – it has been some time since I noticed the second spherical.

‘I believe I’ll keep on skating, I could have gone out within the first spherical however I’ve had a good time and met some fantastic associates.

‘I’d prefer to thank Robin and the coaches for his or her laborious work and though I’m going house within the first spherical, I’ll be going house completely satisfied.’

All 4 judges opted to avoid wasting Lou and Brendyn.

Ashley Banjo stated: ‘Both of you levelled up not even as soon as however in all probability two ranges out of your authentic skate so each of try to be proud, particularly you Ricky. But primarily based on the content material and the skating, I’ll save Lou and Brendan.’

Oti Mabuse added: ‘My vote goes to the strongest skate, the one with essentially the most content material.’

Christopher Dean stated: ‘Ricky, way more content material and feeling however it’s in regards to the skating so tonight I’m saving Lou and Brendyn.’

Ricky Hatton was voted off Dancing On Ice after the former boxer and his professional partner Robin Johnstone ended up in the skate-off

Ricky Hatton was voted off Dancing On Ice after the previous boxer and his skilled companion Robin Johnstone ended up within the skate-off

Speaking after the vote, Ricky said: 'I'm gutted to be going home, I've tried to be a winner in all my life and everything I've done - it's been a while since I saw the second round'

Speaking after the vote, Ricky stated: ‘I’m gutted to be going house, I’ve tried to be a winner in all my life and every thing I’ve accomplished – it has been some time since I noticed the second spherical’

This week’s head decide, Jayne Torvill, confirmed she’d have additionally opted to ship house Ricky and Robin.

She stated: ‘I’d have saved Lou and Brendyn as a result of it was a a lot better efficiency.’

While the primary two weeks of the present had seen the {couples} break up into two teams of six, subsequent Sunday will see all 11 remaining pairs take to the ice for Movie Week.

Dancing On Ice continues on Sunday 28 January at 6.20pm on ITV1 and ITVX. 

DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE 2024 CONTESTANTS

RICKY HATTON

AGE: 44

PROFESSION: Former professional boxer

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘If I can maintain my nerve within the boxing ring I ought to be capable of maintain my nerve within the ice rink’

HANNAH SPEARRITT

AGE: 42

PROFESSION: SINGER

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m actually enthusiastic about studying a brand new talent. It’s really easy to stay your comfy life and that facet of blending issues up may be very interesting’

GREG RUTHERFORD 

AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Athlete 

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I like a problem and I wanted a purpose to exit and do stuff once more and right here we’re. I need to carry out one thing that is by no means been accomplished earlier than, that is my goal.’

Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards

AGE: 59

PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKI JUMPER

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a present I’ve at all times wished to do. It’s a problem I believe I’m going to relish!’

RICKY NORWOOD

AGE: 40

PROFESSION: EastEnders star 

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘It’s come at such a good time in life. I am unable to skate in any respect! No rehearsals as but, I’ve simply had some physiotherapy to strengthen the physique.’

RYAN THOMAS

AGE: 39

PROFESSION: Corrie star

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Everyone retains asking me, “are you doing it?” I’ve informed everybody!’ 

CLAIRE SWEENEY

AGE: 52

PROFESSION: ACTRESS

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m entering into the unknown right here. I do not know the way I’ll really feel. But I’m very excited.’

AMBER DAVIES

AGE: 26

PROFESSION: WEST END STAR

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’d positively say that I’m an adrenaline junkie however I do get extra nervous as I grow old and I hope that I can include them’

MILES NAZAIRE

 AGE: 27

PROFESSION: REALITY STAR 

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve at all times beloved to bop but it surely’s normally on a dance ground on a Saturday evening and Dancing on Ice seems to be so tough.’

 LOU SANDERS

AGE: 37

PROFESSION: COMEDIAN

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or simply bashing the outdated head. I am unable to afford to lose any extra mind cells.’

ADELE ROBERTS 

AGE: 44

PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ”bricking it on ice” for me! I believe the toughest half is placing myself on the market as I normally cover away’

 ROXY SHAHIDI

AGE: 40

PROFESSION: Emmerdale star 

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am unable to ice-skate. I have never actually stated something to anybody however primarily as a result of I’m so nervous about it!’