Dancing On Ice tensions were at an all time high on Sunday 13 March evening as the five remaining couples came head to head in the semi-finals.The jam-packed ITV show started off on a rocky note as Phillip Schofield was left presenting the show on his own after his co-host Holly Willoughby pulled out hours before as she tested positive with Covid-19. Luckily, he pulled out of the bag and went on without a hitch, while Dancing On Ice's Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston performed a stunning routine in the opening number.The popular programme had everything from Brendan Cole's unfortunate fall on the ice during his solo routine to a double elimination, which saw Connor Ball and Kye Whyte leaving the rink with their professional partners. And the emotional revelations before each couple's routine left many in tears, including judge Oti Mabuse.
Shows caught in 'fix' rows as fans fume about Tom Malone in E4's The Real Dirty Dancing
23.02.2022 - 15:35 / ok.co.uk
E4’s The Real Dirty Dancing has come under fire regarding Googlebox’s Tom Malone’s experience as a professional dancer.The 26 year old TV personality is among 10 celebrities on the show who are trying to learn the choreography from the hit film. However, while the other celebs have minimal dance experience, Tom has made a living as a dancer.
Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “A lot of the celebs on the show were really surprised to find out they were up against a professional, trained dancer. “They really liked Tom and got along really well but of course it was going to be harder for them to pick up the moves.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter But it’s not the first time that fans have alleged that a TV show has given certain contestants an unfair advantage.
Here’s some of the shows that have faced accusations of fixing in the past… Dancing On Ice Some viewers of ITV’s Dancing On Ice have complained about the backgrounds of the show’s celebrity contestants.This year, 26 year old Regan Gascoigne has proven himself to be a natural on the ice, though fans have claimed that he has been given an unfair advantage due to his dancing background. Away from the show, Regan, who is the son of former England footballer Paul Gascoigne, has attended the Hammond Ballet School and the Tring Park School for Performing Arts, leading fans to question whether this has contributed to his success.
But hitting back against the criticism, Regan told Mirror Online that skating was “different to dancing”. He’s not alone in amassing criticism either.
ITV Dancing on Ice viewers claims the show is a 'fix' after Brendan Cole's stumble was 'disguised' by the camera
ITV competition sees the celebrity lineup take to the ice each week with jaw-dropping performances, and tonight (Sunday, March 13) was no different. Among this year’s contestants are the likes of Love Island star Liberty Poole, Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens. After a lively group routine to Camila Cabello's 'Don't Go Yet' led by former pro Dan Whiston, Phillip Schofield – who was hosting alone after Holly Willoughby tested positive for Covid-19 earlier today – then welcomed the final five on to the ice for a solo skating challenge.
Dancing On Ice's Connor Ball and Kye Whyte in double exit as three finalists revealed
Dancing On Ice's Connor Ball and Kye Whyte became the latest stars to leave the ITV show on Sunday night in a double exit.The three 2022 finalists were also unveiled as Brendan Cole, Regan Gascoigne and Kimberly Wyatt as they will battle it out at the final, which airs on Sunday 27 March. Prior to the announcement, it was revealed that Brendan and Regan were in the final while Connor, Kye and Kimberly took part in the skate-off.
Dancing on Ice's Kye Whyte hits back at 'fix' claims ahead of semi-final
Dancing On Ice star Kye Whyte has hit back at ‘fix’ claims hit by the show ahead of the semi-final. Last week, the athlete was hit with claims from some viewers that the show was a "fix" due to being saved from elimination for the fourth time.The star was in the bottom two alongside Stef Reid, but was saved by all four judges, following the week before where he was in the bottom two with Corrie actress Sally Dynevor before she was eliminated.
Dancing On Ice stars are 'training like crazy' as 'backstage tension' rises over final
This year's Dancing On Ice stars are "training like crazy" and are "the most competitive" in the show's history, a source says. Brendan Cole, 45, Connor Ball, 25, Kimberly Wyatt, 40, Kye Whyte, 22, and Regan Gascoigne, 26, will fight it out for a place in the final this Sunday. And a source tells OK! the competition has never been more tense, saying: "This year, the show is the most competitive it’s ever been.
Dancing On Ice finale 'postponed' in major TV schedule shake-up due to football
The Dancing on Ice finale has been rescheduled for a later date to make way for a football match, according to reports. Viewers of the hit dancing realty TV series were expecting the grand final to air on 20 March but they'll now reportedly have to wait a week longer.
ITV Dancing On Ice final pushed back as skating competition forced off air next weekend
The Dancing On Ice final was in sight for the remaining couples - but a schedule shake-up had altered plans.
ITV Dancing On Ice fans petition for return after 'best episode ever' left them in tears
Dancing On Ice fans have been left making a very clear demand after dubbing Sunday's show the 'best episode ever' that even left some in tears.