Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED ‘for one week only’

Dancing On Ice’s Phillip Schofield has confirmed that the dreaded skate-off has been scrapped this week.

It was previously said that ITV’s dance competition bosses were hoping the big shakeup of the format would increase the pressure on celebrities.

And on Sunday’s show, the host warned that there are “no second chances” for celebrities, as those with the lowest judges’ scores and viewer votes combined will be squarely out of the competition.

While Holly called the move ‘brutal’ on the contestants, Phil shared: ‘More than ever, they will be hoping to tear the house down as tonight, there are no second chances.

“We will combine the judges’ scores with your vote and then the lowest scoring couple will go directly out of the competition.”

He added: ‘Only for a week… no skate off to save them!’

Following the announcement, viewers of the ITV show were quick to take to Twitter to share their reaction.

No second chances: It was previously said that ITV’s dance competition bosses were hoping the big shake-up to the format would increase the pressure on celebrities.

One person shared: ‘I’m upset about the lack of a skate off tonight. I always love to see what songs couples get/choose for skate off routines.

‘Is there any reason the skid was scrapped?’ asked a second person.

A third observer raged: ‘No skating. Has no sense.’

Tough: On Sunday’s show, the host warned that there are “no second chances” for celebrities, as those with the lowest judges’ scores and viewers’ vote combined will be squarely out of the competition.

Battle: While Holly called the move ‘brutal’ on the contestants, Phil shared: ‘More than ever, they’ll be hoping to tear the house down like tonight, there’s no second chances’

“It’s week two and not having a skate in week two is ridiculous,” commented a fourth.

While another commented: ‘It’s brutal, there is no skate off’.

Meanwhile, Ekin-Su Culculoglu will suit up as Maria von Trapp on Sunday’s Dancing On Ice show after a daring see-through catsuit sparked more than 100 complaints from Ofcom on the opening show a fortnight ago.

The 28-year-old Love Island winner will dress up as the character from the classic 1965 film The Sound of Music as she tries to stay in the competition.

Reaction: Following the announcement, viewers of the ITV show were quick to take to Twitter to share their reaction.

Ekin-Su will wear a neck-length top, with a bodice on top that will ensure little skin is visible.

It is unknown if she will pair it with a short or long skirt, but she will also hide her long brunette hair with a wig so that she can emulate the blonde hair of the nun from the film for her performance in Do-Re-Mi from the film as part of the music-themed show.

The Turkish beauty, who is dating Love Island star Davide Sanclimenti, said of the Sunday night outfit and routine: “Whoever you see performing, whether they’re playing Britney Spears or Maria de The Sound of Music, I’ll be that person.” .

‘With Britney, I was having fun, I couldn’t have played it better in my opinion. I do not regret

“This time I’m playing a character from The Sound of Music and I’m going to be like she’s supposed to be.

Modest: Ekin-Su Culculoglu to dress as Maria von Trapp at Sunday’s Ice Ball after a risqué see-through catsuit prompted over 100 Ofcom complaints

Complaints: It comes after a risqué see-through catsuit sparked more than 100 complaints from Ofcom on the opening show a fortnight ago.

Makeover: The 28-year-old Love Island winner will dress up as the character from the classic 1965 film The Sound of Music as she tries to stay in the competition (Julie Andrews pictured in the 1965 film)

People forget that I am an actress. If they asked me to play Henry VIII on ice, I would.

Her appearance is a stark contrast to two weeks ago when she stunned Dancing On Ice viewers in a diamond-encrusted nude body stocking she wore to dance to Britney Spears’ hit song, Toxic.

As part of her routine, Ekin-Su was seen dragging herself across the ice alongside her dance partner Brendyn Hatfield, prompting 112 complaints to television regulator Ofcom, who insisted the catsuit was “too sexy” to wear. before the watershed in a family program. The organization has not yet decided whether it will investigate.

Ekin-Su said, “Whoever you see performing, whether they’re playing Britney Spears or Maria from The Sound of Music, I’ll be that person.”

It comes after John Fashanu became the first lineup star to be dropped from the ITV series last week.

After all five celebrities performed during week two, it was revealed that John would face off against Ekin-Su in the skate over, with both pairs performing new routines.

Judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean agreed and voted for Ekin-Su to stay in the competition as she included “more technical skating in the routine”.

gut! It comes after John Fashanu became the first lineup star to be dropped from the ITV series last week.

Skate off: After all five celebrities performed during week two, it was revealed that John would face Ekin-Su in the skate off, with both pairs performing new routines.

DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

PATSY PALMER

YEARS: fifty

PROFESSION: actress and dj

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I’ve turned it down before because I was terrified, but when I turned 50 I made a pact to get out of my confrontation zone. ‘

EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU

YEARS: 28

PROFESSION: love island star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I have incredible news to tell you. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.

mollie gallagher

YEARS: 24

PROFESSION: Actress

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I don’t have the best coordination, so when people find out they’ll laugh, but I don’t want to spend my life saying ‘I can’t do this, I can’t do that’.”

JOEY ESSEX

YEARS: 32

PROFESSION: Former TOWIE star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited. I wanted something in my life with structure and it’s more serious than I usually do.’

carley stenson

YEARS: 36

PROFESSION: Actress and West End star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited to be able to learn to dance…on ice! I’m terrified but I can’t wait, I just want to make the most of this whole experience.”

SIVA KANESWARAN

AGE: 33

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I want to learn to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for all to see.”

John Fashanu

YEARS: 60

PROFESSION: Former footballer and expert

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m definitely in it to win it. And this may be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for, but I couldn’t be more up for the challenge!’

NILE WILSON

YEARS: 26

PROFESSION: olympic gymnast

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I haven’t ice skated a lot, but I’m very excited for the opportunity. I’m so excited to get into that routine and feel like an athlete again.’

JAMES LEE WILLIAM AKA LA VIVIENNE

YEARS: 29

PROFESSION: drag queen

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “To be the first drag performer to take part in one of the UK’s biggest reality competitions is an honor and a big step forward for queer representation on TV.’

DARREN HARRIOT

PROFESSION: Funny

YEARS: 3. 4

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I have giant feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance. My family has already placed bets, they are betting that I will fall in the first episode!

MICHELLE HEATON

AGE: 43

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I’ve always wanted to do it, but I know I never would have been able to complete anything because of the shape I was in 18 months ago, so I’m really thankful that I got it done this year when I’m here.” much stronger.