Dancing On Ice 2021: Amy Tinkler is booted from the show following skate-off against Lady Leshurr
Dancing On Ice 2021: Amy Tinkler is booted from the show following skate-off against Lady Leshurr… as Phillip Schofield jokes he and Holly Willoughby will have to step in and perform after FOUR stars quit series and Jason Donovan suffers a back injury
Amy Tinkler is the latest contestant to be booted from Dancing On Ice following a skate-off against Lady Leshurr.
The retired Olympic gymnast was drafted in to replace Denise Van Outen after she had to quit the series following an injury.
Amy, 21, made her ice debut last Sunday alongside pro Joe Johnson but has now been axed, after the four judges unanimously chose to save rapper Lady Leshurr.
Short-lived: Amy Tinkler [L] is the latest contestant to be booted from Dancing On Ice following a skate-off against Lady Leshurr [R]
Asked how her time on the show was, Amy was in tears as she shared: ‘I’ve had the best time and I’m so thankful to have met Joe.’
Whilst Joe reassured her of their friendship: ‘Nothing’s over.’
Judge Ashley Banjo: ‘Both of you guys literally skated and performed with so much energy and passion in the skate off. I genuinely enjoyed both of your skates. I have to put it down to – in the end – stripped back solo skates. And for that reason, I’m going to save Lady Leshurr and Brendyn.’
John Barrowman added: ‘This is a really tough decision because we’re at a point in the competition where everybody is pushing up to the same level. For the most skating on ice as an individual, therefore I’m saving Lady Leshurr.’
Axed: The retired Olympic gymnast was drafted in to replace Denise Van Outen after she had to quit the series following an injury
Through: Amy, 21, made her ice debut last Sunday alongside pro Joe Johnson but has now been axed, after the four judges unanimously chose to save rapper Lady Leshurr
With all three votes going to Lady Leshurr, Christopher Dean’s vote wouldn’t have changed anything. He still opted to save the rapper and said – ‘I would have been in agreement. Both really strong performances. They both have their own strengths but tonight it was Lady Leshurr’
It was then to Jayne Torvill to give her verdict, admitting it was a ‘tough one’. She said: ‘Both of you gave great performances. Again, going back to the skating, I’m saving Lady Leshurr and Brendyn.’
With all three votes going to Lady Leshurr, Christopher Dean’s vote wouldn’t have changed anything. He still opted to save the rapper and said: ‘I would have been in agreement. Both really strong performances. They both have their own strengths but tonight it was Lady Leshurr.’
At the start of the show, amid the news that a fourth star has quit this year’s series – and that Jason Donovan was unable to perform thanks to a back injury – host Phillip Schofield joked that he and Holly Willoughby would have to perform to make up the numbers.
Opening Sunday’s Valentine’s Day episode, Phil explained that Joe-Warren Plant and his partner Vanessa Bauer were forced to withdraw after they both tested positive for COVID-19, and that Jason – who is competing on the show with professional skater Alexandra Schauman – was advised to rest after suffering from back pain.
Phil turned to Holly and quipped: ‘It’ll be us skating at this rate!’ Holly didn’t seemed thrilled with the notion, nervously giggling and replying: ‘Oh, don’t say that!’
Stepping up? Amid the news that a fourth star has quit this year’s Dancing On Ice, host Phillip Schofield joked that he and Holly Willoughby would have to perform to make up the numbers
No thanks, pal! Phil turned to Holly and quipped, ‘It’ll be us skating at this rate!’ Holly didn’t seemed thrilled with the notion, nervously giggling and replying – ‘Oh, don’t say that!’
Special occasion: The show opened with a nod to judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as Sunday marked 47 years since they won gold skating to Maurice Ravel’s Boléro at the 1984 winter Olympics
Jason will be back next week, saying ahead of Sunday’s show: ‘I’ve had back pain the past couple of days and I’m under doctor’s orders to take it easy and sit this week out. I’m resting up, I’ll be watching from home and cheering everyone on and I look forward to returning next week.’
He sent a video message from his sick bed, sure to wish everyone luck, promising he would be back soon.
Joe’s exit is the latest in a string of blows, after Billie Faiers, Denise Van Outen and Rufus Hound were all forced to bow out of this year’s show.
The show opened with a nod to judges Torvill and Dean as Sunday marked 47 years since they won gold skating to Maurice Ravel’s Boléro at the 1984 winter Olympics.
Oh dear! [L-R] Denise Van Outen [pictured with Matt Evers last month] was forced to drop out too, after she dislocated her shoulder; Comedian Rufus Houd was axed from the competition last month after he tested positive for the virus twice [pictured with partner Robin Johnstone last month]
Week off: Jason and Alexandra were sure to wish their co-stars luck while they sat the episode out
After this, Sonny Jay took to the ice as Pop-Eye, alongside pro partner Angela Egan as Olive, to end up scoring the highest result of the series thus far for their iconic love story-themed performance.
Following them were Lady Leshurr and Brendyn Hatfield who performed as Anthony and Cleopatra.
Their score came in lower than Sonny and Angela’s, with Jayne even accusing Lady Leshurr of cheating twice, when she placed two skates on the ice when she wasn’t meant to.
Co-judge John seemed more occupied by Brendyn in his hunky Anthony get up.
Sailing through: Sonny Jay took to the ice as Pop-Eye, alongside pro partner Angela Egan as Olive, to end up scoring the highest result of the series thus far for their iconic love story-themed performance
All a-flutter: Co-judge John Barrowman seemed more occupied by Brendyn in his hunky Anthony get up
Missteps: Their score came in lower than Sonny and Angela’s, with Jayne even accusing Lady Leshurr of cheating twice, when she placed two skates on the ice when she wasn’t meant to
Here comes the bride: Next up it was the turn of Faye Brookes and Hamish Gaman who performed as Kate Middleton and Prince William
Next up it was the turn of Faye Brookes and Hamish Gaman – with Faye emotional having to spend Valentine’s Day away from her boyfriend.
He sent her gifts, however, and she was seen tearfully FaceTiming him in her VT before her dance with Hamish.
The duo performed as Kate Middleton and Prince William, receiving a lukewarm score because, according to judges, they were ‘capable of so much more’ – a comment that left Faye in tears yet again.
Hamish was suffering an injury, revealing he’d hurt his finger while putting a sock on during the week.
Les miserables: Faye emotional having to spend Valentine’s Day away from her boyfriend
Less than perfect: They got a lukewarm score because, according to judges, they were ‘capable of so much more’ – a comment that left Faye in tears yet again
‘Y.O.U.R means YOUR!’ Next up were Rebekah Vardy and Andy Buchanan, who took on the roles of Ross and Rachel from sitcom Friends
Where have you been? Rebekah claimed she had never watched the iconic series before
He’ll be there for you! They scored well – with the judges praising her for taking on the head-banger move
We were on a break! Holly claimed she was unable to watch Rebekah’s head-banger move
Next up were Rebekah Vardy and Andy Buchanan, who took on the roles of Ross and Rachel from sitcom Friends – despite Rebekah claiming she had never watched the iconic series before.
They scored well – with the judges praising her for taking on the head-banger move, which Holly claimed she was unable to watch.
Eventual losers Amy and Joe were up next, as Bonnie and Clyde – leading to a tiff between John and fellow judge Ashley with the former slamming them and the latter praising them.
Colin Jackson and Klabera Komini performed the last dance of the show, with a Pride And Prejudice theme. Yet Holly claimed was more like raunchy Netflix show Bridgerton with its up-close-and-person moves.
Rita Ora also appeared on the show to perform her new song Bang Bang. Viewers were left slightly baffled, given that the show is live and Rita is in Australia for The Voice, proving her performance must have been a pre-record.
Lady in red: Rita Ora also appeared on the show to perform her new song Bang Bang. Viewers were left slightly baffled, given that the show is live and Rita is in Australia for The Voice, proving her performance must have been a pre-record
Thin ice? Amy Tinkler and pro Joe Johnson were up next, as Bonnie and Clyde – leading to a tiff between John and fellow judge Ashley Banjo with the former slamming them and the latter praising them
Raunchy! Colin Jackson and Klabera Komini performed a Pride And Prejudice themed dance – which Holly claimed was more like Bridgerton
Stealing the spotlight: Host Holly was sure to steal focus amid the performances in her floor-length flowing pink chiffon gown which boasted off-the-shoulder sleeves, a fitted corset and an ostrich feather trim
Pretty: She added a touch of sparkle with dangling silver earrings and she sported complementing pink make-up. Her blonde tresses were styled in an effortless wave, and she tucked her bob behind her ear as she posed for a chic snap on Instagram ahead of the broadcast
Host Holly was sure to steal focus amid the performances in her floor-length flowing pink chiffon gown which boasted off-the-shoulder sleeves, a fitted corset and an ostrich feather trim.
She added a touch of sparkle with dangling silver earrings and she sported complementing pink make-up. Her blonde tresses were styled in an effortless wave, and she tucked her bob behind her ear as she posed for a chic snap on Instagram ahead of the broadcast.
She captioned the upload: ‘Happy Valentine’s Day… tonight on @dancingonice we are celebrating the greatest love stories ever told… see you on @itv at 6pm ♀️✨ dress by @iris_serban shoes by @renecaovilla Jewellery by @noafinejewellery’.’ [sic]