Dancing on Ice star Jason Donovan opens up about his battle with drugs

Jason Donovan has been seen for the first time since withdrawing from ITV's popular Dancing On Ice show.The former Neighbours actor walked down the street in a navy blue and orange padded winter jacket alongside a pair of black jogging bottoms.The 52 year old teamed the look with white trainers and wore a black and white cap on his head with the popular game Fortnite's title emblazoned on the front.

the show following the advice of the ITV show's medical team. Speaking about his decision Jason said: "I am devastated to announce that due to this ongoing back issue that occurred on Dancing on Ice about ten days ago and on the advice of my medical team in the show that unfortunately I can't continue in the competition and have to withdraw.

ITV has confirmed that he won't be returning to the show. He has become the seventh star to quit the skating competition this year, plunging the show's future into doubt.

Jason Donovan said he was gutted to have to quit Dancing on Ice as a result of an ongoing back injury as he became the latest casualty of the 'cursed' show.Jason told fans in a Facebook post that he was devastated about his early departure.In a video a pained looking Jason told fans: "I am devastated to announce that due to this ongoing back issue that occurred on Dancing On Ice about ten days ago and at the advice of my medical team in the show that unfortunately I can't continue in the

direct to your inboxJason Donovan says he's 'gutted' after being forced to withdraw from Dancing On Ice.The Neighbours icon has quit the show on doctors' orders following a back injury. The singer and actor, 52, has taken the advice of the show’s medical team to pull out of the ITV celeb skating contest which has been blighted by injury and illness this series.

Jason Donovan has reportedly been forced to quit Dancing on Ice after failing to recover from injuring his back. Former Neighbours star Jason, 52, can no longer skate on the show after struggling to recover from the injury, despite the break from live shows on Sunday 21 February.

Jason Donovan has been undergoing electric physio treatment to help his back pain. The 'Dancing On Ice' star was forced to miss last weekend's show because of the injury, but he is keen to get back to the ice when the competition resumes the weekend after next, after ITV were forced to cancel this weekend's show to allow the injured skaters to heal.

Jason Donovan has pulled out of tonight's Dancing On Ice show after suffering back problems.The 52 year old, who found fame on Australian soap opera Neighbours, explained that doctors told him to rest after experiencing issues for the last few days. Despite this, the actor said he'll be cheering his fellow skaters from the couch and insisted he will return to the ice for next week's show after taking a week's break, which is allowed within competition rules.

the competition on Friday after they tested positive for coronavirus. Last week it was revealed comedian Rufus Hound was withdrawing from the competition after he tested positive for coronavirus.

direct to your inbox Jason Donovan has had to pull out of the latest episode of Dancing On Ice. The singer will not perform during 'Love Week' on Sunday night after suffering back pain and being advised to rest.