Dancing On Ice’s Ricky Norwood ‘threatens to quit show after furious argument with pro partner Annette Dytrt during heated training session’
Ricky Norwood reportedly left Dancing On Ice training and threatened to quit the show this week.
The former EastEnders actor, 40, is said to have had a furious row with his professional skating partner Annette Dytrt on Thursday, forcing him to walk out after just 15 minutes of practice.
A source said The sun: ‘Ricky tried to work on his attitude, but Annette became frustrated because he didn’t understand.
‘He felt like Annette was treating him like a child and was clearly frustrated by her lack of patience.
‘Ricky stormed off the ice and angrily threw off his skates while shouting “I’m done” and “f*** this”.
Ricky Norwood reportedly left Dancing On Ice training and threatened to quit the show this week
‘Annette is a perfectionist and wants to shine in the show as it is her first series.’
MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment.
Ricky was axed from playing Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb in EastEnders in 2015, after five years on the soap.
He was suspended for two months in 2015 when photos of the star ‘smoking marijuana’ emerged on Skype, amid reports that he also performed a sex act naked during the video call.
A spokesperson for the BBC show said at the time: ‘We can confirm that Ricky is leaving. We wish him all the best.’
BBC bosses decided to suspend Ricky from filming for two months when the incriminating photos of him first came to light, with the London-born actor apologizing for his actions.
Ricky won Best Newcomer for the role at the 2010 Inside Soap Awards and was named Most Popular Newcomer at the 2011 National Television Awards.
The actor made a cameo appearance as Fatboy in a flashback episode surrounding Cindy Beale’s (Michelle Collins) return last year.
It comes after it emerged that show favorite Amber Davies will star in Coronation Street after bosses created a role for her due to her popularity since winning Love Island.
The 40-year-old actor reportedly had a heated argument with his professional skating partner Annette Dytrt on Thursday, forcing him to walk out after just 15 minutes of practice.
Ricky played Fatboy in EastEnders before being fired in 2015
MailOnline announced this week that she will be joining the ITV soap this summer in what sources have described as a ‘main character’ role on the programme.
Amber, who won Love Island in 2017, auditioned for a role on the cobbles 18 months ago but lost the top job to another star.
Since seeing her popularity rise, ITV bosses created a new role for her and called her back earlier this year to offer her the job which she was reportedly ‘excited’ about and accepted.
A source close to Amber told MailOnline: ‘This is like a dream come true for her, Amber can’t believe it, she’s so excited.’
Since winning Love Island with ex-boyfriend Kem Cetinay, Amber has pursued a professional acting career after training at Urdang Academy in her youth.
In 2019, she starred in Dolly Parton’s West End musical 9 to 5 before landing a leading role in the 2021 theatrical adaptation of the musical Bring It On.
In October 2023, she famously played Julia Roberts in the West End musical Pretty Woman.
The show toured the UK and Amber herself received rave reviews.
Since starring in the latest series of Dancing On Ice, she has quickly become the favorite to win.
Before the show started, she had to hit back at claims she had an unfair advantage on Dancing On Ice because of her dancing background.
Earlier this week, she also announced a new career move that will see her hosting a podcast.
She will be the host of a new theater-focused podcast called Your 5-Minute Call.
“I wanted to create a happy space where we can have good, healthy conversations about the highs, the lows, the good and the more challenging times when it comes to the industry we all live, breathe and worship in,” she told her 1, 3 million Instagram followers.
It comes after it emerged Dancing on Ice favorite Amber Davies will star in Coronation Street after bosses created a role for her following her popularity since winning Love Island
‘We’ve got the most iconic West End guests joining us (emoji on the side) and I can’t wait for us all to travel together, the theater community really is WHERE IT IS!!!’.
Amber is now in a relationship with her West End leading man Ben Joyce, who played Marty McFly in the stage adaptation of the hit 1985 film Back To The Future. She played Lorraine Baines McFly, the mother of Ben’s character who flirts with him after he returns travels through time in his space age engine.
The TV personality admitted to the relationship when she appeared on Lorraine in October 2022, saying: ‘I accidentally fell in love with my co-star.’
Dancing On Ice continues on Sunday February 4 at 6.20pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Amber, who won Love Island with her ex Kem Cetinay in 2017, auditioned for a role on the cobbles 18 months ago but lost the top job to another star
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS OF 2024
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Former professional boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? “If I can control my nerves in the boxing ring, I should also be able to control my nerves on the ice rink.”
HANNA SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live a comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very attractive.’
GREG RUTHERFORD
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Athlete
WHAT DID HE SAY? “I like a challenge and I needed a reason to start doing things again and here we are. I want to do something that has never been done before, that’s my goal.’
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
AGE: 59
PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKIUMPER
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’ll enjoy!’
RICKY NORWOOD
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: EastEnders star
WHAT DID HE SAY? “It comes at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals yet, I just had physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’
RIAN THOMAS
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Corrie star
WHAT DID HE SAY? “Everyone keeps asking me, ‘Are you doing it?’ I told everyone!’
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AGE: 52
PROFESSION: ACTRESS
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am stepping into the unknown here. I don’t know how I’ll feel. But I’m very excited.’
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I would definitely say I’m an adrenaline junkie, but I’m getting more nervous as I get older and I hope I can keep them in check.”
MILES NAZAIRE
AGE: 27
PROFESSION: REALITY STAR
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance, but usually it’s on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’
NICE SANDERS
AGE: 37
PROFESSION: COMEDIAN
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I’m nervous about cracking my head open or just hitting the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells.’
ADELE ROBERTS
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ‘putting it on ice’ for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there because most of the time I hide.”
ROXY SHAHIDI
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: Emmerdale star
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t skate. I haven’t actually said anything to anyone, but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’