Dame Sarah Storey has withdrawn from Dancing On Ice after suffering a broken ankle injury during rehearsals, she revealed in an Instagram post on Friday.
The 47-year-old Paralympic champion said she is ‘gutted’ to have had to leave the competition just a month before the show’s launch in 2025.
Sarah, who was due to compete on the ice with her professional skating partner Sylvain Longchambon, revealed she is now recovering after surgery as she shared a photo wearing crutches and a leg cast.
‘Absolutely gutted that my Dancing on Ice training was interrupted in this way – just as my first routine with @slongchambon was really getting going!
‘A nasty trip and fall in which my left foot got stuck on the ice unfortunately led to me breaking my left ankle.
‘I’m so fortunate that both Sylvain and Coach @stephenpickavance were by my side and knew exactly what to do and that the medical support for the show is truly world class.
Dame Sarah Storey, 47, has withdrawn from Dancing On Ice after suffering a broken ankle injury during rehearsals, she revealed in an Instagram post on Friday
Sarah, who was due to compete on the ice with her professional skating partner Sylvain Longchambon (pictured), revealed she is now recovering after surgery as she shared a photo wearing crutches and a leg cast
The Paralympic champion said she is ‘gutted’ to have had to leave the competition just a month before the show’s 2025 launch
‘The Chief Medical Officer @sharonmorrisonuk wasted no time getting me to the very best surgeon so I’m already fixed and home with rehab on the way!
‘Although I won’t be able to wear my left skating boot in time to take to the ice in January, I am working with the team at ITV to devise a plan for the future and will always be the competition’s biggest cheerleader. amazing group that is the Class of 2025
‘In the meantime, I will be fully focused on all the strength and mobility work I need to do to get back to full strength and of course get back on the bike for next season!
‘My career has had so many ups and downs with injuries and illnesses, plus coming back after two babies, which means I’m well equipped for another comeback.
‘Luckily the surgeon said I have strong bones, otherwise it could have been much worse.
‘I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn to skate with the most amazing people (see photos 4-7). I couldn’t have asked for a better professional partner and coaching team around me.
“So for now my plans may be on hold… but you better believe there’s more news to come!”