Dancing On Ice has lost one of its most-loved performers
' Dancing On Ice ' has suffered yet another setback as a leading figure quit the show mere hours before tonight's eagerly awaited live show.
"That's really upsetting for me. I have trained Chris since October last year and it is always such an amazing achievement for myself to see someone else progress so much in a skill they've never done before. So it's been really rewarding for me to watch this whole journey for Chris the way he's got better week since October and also since the live shows started."
Following the announcement, Chris Taylor expressed his disappointment at Vanessa's departure from the competition, reports the Mirror. In a touching post, he praised Vanessa as 'determined, committed and inspirational', expressing his sorrow over her early exit. "I'm very very sad but you have an annoying brother for life," he told her.
He did make a return to the show, albeit not to compete, sharing with hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern: "So we were skating, and I went over on my ankle ... and I kind of twisted my ankle. And I've got a cold sore as well, so I've got ." On Instagram, Jones conveyed his dismay, writing that he was "gutted" about being "eliminated by gravity". He continued with gratitude: "Thanks so much to everyone on the show they have all been so lovely, but my main thanks are with Tippy, she's amazing and I loved working with her."
"Josh and Tippy's partnership will be greatly missed. We will be helping to support Josh and wish him well with his recovery."
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