Amber Davies rehearses the terrifying headbanger with professional skate partner Simon Proulx-Senecal as they prepare for Musicals Week

Amber Davies was thrown through the air by skating partner Simon Proulx-Senecal as they rehearsed the headbanger ahead of Dancing On Ice on Sunday night.

The former Love Island star, 27, wore a hard hat as she attempted the risky skating ahead of the show’s Musicals Week.

In an attempt to increase the difficulty of her routine, Amber and Simon have added the iconic lift as they skate to Revolting Children from Matilda The Musical.

In the headbanger, or bounce spin, a skater’s ankle is picked up and spun by his partner.

Because of the potential danger, this step is actually banned by the International Skating Union (ISU), which regulates competitive skating.

Amber and Simon look to increase the difficulty of her routine and have added the iconic lift as they skate to Revolting Children from Matilda The Musical

When performing the move at an ISU event, points are deducted by the judges, but it can be used in exhibition or show skating routines.

Amber protected herself from the ice by wearing a black long-sleeved sweater and gray leggings, while Simon donned a gray hoodie and pants.

The skating pair will also have to add the judges’ challenge, a jump or a spin, to their performance.

Last week, Amber topped the leaderboard after achieving Miles Nazaire’s highest series score, while she and Simon earned a whopping 34 points for their Cha-Cha.

During the dance, the Love Island star was thrown high and masterfully completed a series of complicated lifts.

Host Holly Willoughby exclaimed: ‘You’ve done it again, that was bold, you’re always so brave, the things you’re doing out there are incredible.’

Amber, who looked sensational in a skimpy and sparkly flamenco dress, giggled: “I’m a bit of a daredevil.”

But viewers were left furious, with many claiming her routine was ‘good, but not that good’ – and were quick to point out she wasn’t doing any solo skating.

The former Love Island star, 27, was seen lying on the ground wearing a hard hat before trying out the terrifying skating move

Last week, Amber topped the leaderboard after achieving Miles Nazaire’s highest series score, while she and Simon earned a whopping 34 points for their Cha-Cha

During the dance, the Love Island star was thrown high and masterfully completed a series of complicated lifts

Viewers of the hit ITV skating show were left furious, with many claiming Amber’s routine was ‘good, but not that good’ – and were quick to point out that she didn’t do any solo skating

Others expressed their disappointment at the judges’ choice, noting that contestants like Ryan Thomas and Ricky Norwood challenged themselves to a much more solo skate routine – unlike the Love Island star.

Watching X – formerly known as Twitter – viewers did not shy away from sharing their opinions.

“HOW can they rate Ryan lower than Amber?! Skated alone the whole time, also very good. Amber never once let go of her partner’s hand. Judging sucks this year #DancingOnIce,” said one.

A second echoed, adding: ‘It’s crazy how Amber tops the leaderboard with 34.0. Not once did she skate alone and the others were much better than her routine. She’s from an ITV show. Why am I not surprised? #DancingOnIce.’

‘I really love Amber and that was a great performance, but I’m struggling to understand how they can rate her so highly if she didn’t let go of Simon’s hand the whole time? She needs to skate by herself for a bit #DancingOnIce,” someone else wrote.

A fourth user joked, saying: ‘How to get the highest score on #DancingOnIce 1. Don’t let go of your partner 2. Stumble multiple times Worked well for Amber.’

‘How can they score Ryan the same as Amber?!!? He only skated and did lifts, she got pushed around! #DancingOnIce Not good,” another viewer responded angrily.

Dancing on Ice continues tonight at 6.20pm on ITV1 and ITVX

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 control them.”

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!’