Dancing on ice: Jayne Torvill to undergo surgery for biceps tendon damage
Dancing On Ice judge Jayne Torvill revealed during Sunday’s episode of the show that she had injured her arm while skating.
As prop week kicked off at the ITV ice skating competition, professional ice dancer Jayne, 65, was seen with her arm in a green sequined sling, which matched her dazzling dress.
Asked about the injury by host Phillip Schofield, 60, he said: “Speaking of things that go wrong on ice, I tore my biceps tendon so I’m going to need surgery.”
She added: “But I’m fine and I’ll be back on the ice soon.”
Jayne isn’t the only Dancing On Ice star to have sustained an injury: The famous contestants suffered a series of falls during rehearsals this week.
Injured: Dancing On Ice judge Jayne Torvill, 65, revealed during Sunday’s episode of the show that she had injured her arm while skating
The contestants, including Carly Stenson, Nile Wilson and Mollie Gallagher, suffered falls on the ice while preparing for tonight’s show.
While no one sustained injuries that forced them to pull out of the show, a source told MailOnline they were all feeling the pressure to put in a strong performance with the semi-final approaching.
The source said: ‘There have been a lot of falls this week for celebrities. There have been no serious injuries, just a few bumps, but the pressure is mounting as everyone gets closer to the semi-final and final.
‘Everyone is determined to do their best.’
Doctors star Carley winced as she fell face down on the track with her partner Mark Hanretty falling with her.
At one point in rehearsals, Nile could be seen lying on his back as fellow pro skater Olivia Smart rushed over to check on him.
Meanwhile, Coronation Street star Mollie had to be rescued by her skating partner, Sylvain Longchambon, after she fell.
Before tonight’s show, the remaining contestants were Carley, Nile, Mollie, TOWIE star Joey Essex, singer Siva Kaneswaren and Drag Race star The Vivienne.
The show must go on: As prop week kicked off at the ITV ice skating competition, professional ice dancer Jayne was seen with her arm in a green sequined sling (pictured with fellow judge Christopher Dean)
Questioned: When asked about the injury by host Phillip Schofield, 60 (right), she said: “Speaking of things that go wrong on ice, I tore my biceps tendon so I’m going to need surgery.”
Comedian Darren Harriott and his partner Tippy Packard were the latest couple to be eliminated on the show last week.
Wanted star Siva has spoken about his determination to make it to the Dancing On Ice final to honor his late bandmate Tom Parker.
Tom tragically passed away at the age of 33 last March following a courageous battle against brain cancer, after he was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in October 2020.
Siva said that if he makes it to the final, he hopes to do something special in memory of Tom by performing one of his songs.
He also talked about how he plans to invite Tom’s widow, Kelsey, and their two children.
Siva said: “If I can make it to the final, I’d love to do something special for Tom, maybe use one of our songs and invite Kelsey and the kids.”
Slip: Comes after several of the remaining Dancing On Ice contestants suffered a series of falls during rehearsals this week (pictured by Carley Stenson)
Fall: At one point in rehearsals, Nile could be seen lying on his back as fellow pro skater Olivia Smart rushed over to check on him.
Painful: While no one has sustained injuries that would force them to pull out of the show, a source told MailOnline they are all feeling the pressure to put in a strong performance.
A source said: “There have been no serious injuries, just a few knocks, but the pressure is really mounting as everyone gets closer to the semi-final and final.
Determined: The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran has spoken about his determination to make it to the Dancing On Ice final to honor his late bandmate Tom Parker.
Tribute plan: The “Wanted” singer said that if he makes it to the final, he hopes to do something special for Tom by performing one of his songs.
Siva also touched on how special it would be for Tom’s children to see their father on screen again.
‘It’s about creating more positive memories. To me, they are like my niece and my nephew. You want to make good memories with them. I’d love to invite them to listen to our song, maybe see their dad on screen again,” she told the Mirror.
Siva added that Tom is her “guiding light” that she turns to when times are tough, stating that she always feels his presence.
Tom died in March 2022 after a year and a half battle with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer.
DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 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
AGE: 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
AGE: 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
AGE: 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
AGE: 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
AGE: 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
AGE: 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
AGE: 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
AGE: 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.