Dancing On Ice in chaos as finalist Greg Rutherford is pressured to QUIT

Dancing On Ice‘s Greg Rutherford has been pressured to give up the present mere hours earlier than the stay last. 

The Olympian, 37, was set to battle all of it out in opposition to Ryan Thomas, Adele Roberts and Miles Nazaire for the trophy this Sunday night time, with bookies’ calling it the ‘closest last in historical past’ with the chances on who would win.

Yet Greg’s hopes of participating have been shattered after he sustained a ‘important’ damage on the morning of rehearsals. 

His professional companion Vanessa James broke the information in an Instagram publish on Sunday, sharing: ‘Unfortunately Greg has sustained a major damage this morning at rehearsals and received’t be capable to carry out tonight. 

‘We are on our strategy to the hospital for Greg to get examined additional and obtain the therapy he wants.’

An ITV spokesperson added in a press release to MailOnline: ‘Sadly Olympian Greg Rutherford MBE has needed to withdraw from Dancing On Ice after sustaining an damage while in rehearsals for the ultimate episode of the present collection. 

‘Greg and Vanessa have been such a preferred couple this collection and have carried out some really memorable routines. 

‘We will probably be serving to to assist Greg and want him effectively together with his restoration. We additionally need to thank him for being such a treasured member of the Dancing on Ice household.’

Earlier this week, Greg advised The Mirror his time on the competitors may be over after sustaining a painful groin damage 4 weeks in the past.

‘I used to be gutted at first, that is basic me, an damage proper on the unsuitable time. But resulting from Sharon, the physio who works for the present, has accomplished a tireless job to maintain me going and doing effectively,’ mentioned the Olympian.

‘We are at present in a state of affairs the place, sure, it’s nonetheless therapeutic and there is a little little bit of soreness and tightness. But I’m able to do what we have to do. Thankfully I’m right here and I’m thrilled to be right here as effectively.’ 

The athlete admitted the final hurdle will probably be making an attempt to do the Bolero – though he’s ‘blissful’ to have made it to the ultimate regardless.

Greg additionally highlighted being voted greatest skater within the solo skate, one thing he referred to as a ‘actually proud second’.

‘All in all, thrilled to bits, I’m ignoring the very fact there’s nonetheless a little bit little bit of an damage there however that is fantastic. I’m hoping the showcase, everybody loves it, and we get to do the Bolero. Then, who is aware of at that time, who is aware of!,’ he added.

Greg beforehand revealed rehearsals was doing wonders for his well being and he was in nice form after shedding 7kg since becoming a member of the ITV present. 

The lengthy bounce star added his journey on Dancing On Ice helped him discover an amazing steadiness whereas consuming higher and coaching.

The athlete – who’s now retired – mentioned the present gave him a goal for coaching and ‘feeling higher in myself’, which he described as a ‘kick up the bum to remain match and wholesome’.

The Dancing On Ice last airs Sunday at 6.25pm on ITV.

Most surprising Dancing On Ice accidents EVER from damaged bones and sliced scalps to hospital dashes – amid claims the present might be dealing with the axe 

Dancing On Ice is again on our TV screens for an additional collection, with the most recent consumption of celebrities battling it out on the rink.

But yearly because the competitors hits ITV, there are a selection of accidents attributable to the treacherous ice – with Greg Rutherford, Ryan Thomas and Roxy Shahidi among the many victims this 12 months. 

It has prompted followers just lately to questioned the security of the ITV present following a number of falls and accidents this collection.  

In addition, in 2021 after a collection of A&E dashes even earlier than launch night time, many viewers took to Twitter to assert that the present was ‘stretching the NHS‘.

And now Dancing On Ice judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean‘s resolution to retire from skating might sign the start of the top for the present following a rankings tumble.

Amid claims the present might be dealing with the axe MailOnline takes a take a look at the worst falls and accidents over the 12 months together with a collection of different controversies from the present…

Iconic Falls 

Todd Carty shocked everybody (together with himself) when he misplaced his steadiness and located himself flying down the tunnel throughout his efficiency again in 2014. 

Skating alongside his companion Susie Lipanova, instantly the previous EastEnders actor, 60, misplaced his steadiness and flew down the tunnel off stage, whereas Susie accomplished the routine alone. 

Judge Jason Gardiner mentioned on the time: ‘Todd you are like a derailed locomotion’, because the star was voted out in week 4. 

Meanwhile Gemma Collins took a severe tumble when her sleek routine to Celine Dion’s It’s All Coming Back To Me Now suffered a bump within the highway. 

As the TOWIE star, 42, tripped and fell on the rink again in 2019, her skilled companion Matt Evers rushed to her help. 

Returning to the present as an viewers member for the present’s Christmas particular later that 12 months, she mentioned: ‘I obtained so excited, I simply went too excessive with my motion, which you are not allowed to do in ice skating and my toe decide obtained caught – and bang. 

‘I assumed I used to be lifeless. I actually thought I used to be lifeless.’ 

Joe Pasquale managed to fall off the ice in his week one routine to Queen’s Flash.

Skating in direction of a podium for the finale of the routine, the actor, 62, flew off the ice and landed in a heap, earlier than shortly clambering to his ft and stumbling to the highest of the rostrum for an epic end.

Host Christine Lampard joked: ‘Well he not solely entertained us, I feel he probably winded himself as effectively.’ 

Injuries on the ice 

Skating is a famously harmful sport, and contestants are continually conscious of the perils concerned whereas participating. 

Brookside actress Jennifer Ellison, 40, unintentionally struck herself within the head along with her skate whereas making an attempt to carry out a difficult manoeuvre again in 2012. 

Despite the damage throughout the ‘scorpion kick’ she bravely continued to complete her routine, receiving her highest rating up till that time. 

The blonde left the ring as quickly as her routine ended to obtain medical assist with blood pouring from her head. 

Meanwhile in 2006, England aim keeper David Seaman unintentionally dropped companion Pam O’Connor throughout rehearsals. 

The footballer tried to swing his companion spherical by her ft solely to hit her face on the ice and lead to a hospital sprint. 

Accusations of bullying   

Supermodel Caprice Bourett accused professional Hamish Gaman of bullying after she exited the present after two weeks in 2020. 

Reports claimed she was ‘poised to sue ITV over the fallout’ and allegations that the skater ‘gaslighted’ her in robust coaching classes. 

Caprice was mentioned to have complained about Hamish and the duo had been assigned a supervisor to observe their rehearsals.

Despite the allegations, ITV mentioned they ‘discovered no proof of bullying’ on the present. 

ITV advised MailOnline on the time: ‘We take allegations of bullying very critically however discovered no proof on Dancing On Ice and we strongly refute any suggestion on the contrary.

‘We’re very pleased with the group, each on and off display screen. They produce a implausible present and we’re dedicated to making sure that everybody who works on the programme is totally supported.’

On display screen arguments 

Former decide Jason Gardiner, 52, left the present 4 years in the past, following a collection that noticed him at loggerheads with contestant Gemma Collins. 

The drama between Jason and Gemma performed out on the 2019 collection, with them at one another’s throats throughout the critiquing.

It finally reached boiling level when the TOWIE star accused the decide of ‘promoting tales’ about her and her obvious poor work ethic. 

The uproar finally value Jason his job on the present and he was changed in 2018 by John Barrowman, 56 – earlier than he confronted the chop resulting from accusations of inappropriate behaviour. 

But his altercation with Gemma wasn’t his first after he discovered himself nose to nose with Denise Welch’s then husband Tim Healy again in 2011. 

After Jason described Denise and Matt’s routine as ‘watching two individuals enjoying Twister’ and referred to as her upbeat routine from the week earlier than ‘abysmal’ Tim determined to take issues into his personal arms. 

As the viewers cheered the Benidorm actor went nose to nose with Jason as he mentioned: ‘Listen mate she’s 52 and he or she’s obtained 4 jobs, what number of jobs have you ever obtained?’

‘Oh my God you are breath!’ exclaimed Jason as he dramatically wafted the air, as Holly joked: ‘You mess with Denise you mess along with her husband’. 

Backstage romances 

Just like its rival Strictly Come Dancing, the ITV present isn’t any stranger to the dreaded curse and stars discovering love with their skilled companions.  

Coronation Street’s Samia Ghadie, 41, break up from her co-star Will Thorp and located happiness with French skater Sylvain Longchambon, 43, – with whom she is now married and shares a son.

The budding romance additionally noticed Sylvain break up from Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe, 40, after additionally assembly her on the ITV present. 

EastEnders’ Shona McGarty and former co-star Matt Lapinskas ended their romance throughout his stint on the collection, reportedly resulting from his relationship to companion Brianne Delcourt.

The actor went on to this point the skilled for a 12 months earlier than the stunner dumped him amid dishonest allegations.

David Seaman, 60, additionally discovered love with professional Frankie Poultney, 49, after retuning to the present for a second later making her his third spouse. 

 Judges battling it out

One of the present’s most memorable moments was Jason and head coach Karen Barber’s on air argument. 

After Karen tried to supply constructive criticism Johnson Beharry VC, acid-tongued Jason jumped in with a put-down. 

Attacking the previous decide he mentioned: ‘Karen in case your opinion mattered, you’d nonetheless be on the panel’. While Karen clapped calling him ‘offensive’ and questioned what he dropped at the present.

Once once more discovering himself in bother with bosses Karen reportedly saved him from getting the sack.