Jayne Torvill experienced a heart-stopping moment during the iconic Bolero routine with skating partner Christopher Dean, slipping on the ice after hitting an unnoticed hole during their UK tour performance. The formidable Dancing On Ice judges were in the midst of spellbinding fans at Birmingham’s BP Pulse Live Arena this Sunday when suddenly, Jayne tumbled onto the ice.

As the audience collectively held their breath, 67 year old Torvill found herself on the ground. Chris, 66, quickly came to her aid, and together they regained composure.

True professionals, the pair continued their routine seamlessly, brushing off the incident like true champs. The duo, who captivated audiences worldwide with their 1984 Winter Olympics act, have embarked on their final tour this month.

In a dazzling display, Jayne glided across the ice donning a spectacular purple ombre ensemble, while Christopher complemented her look perfectly with an elegant silk purple button-up paired with smart trousers.

Joining forces back in 1975 and later achieving Olympic glory, Torvill and Dean now prepare to bow out with their tour, aptly named Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, which will conclude on May 11, reports the Mirror.

With the curtain drawing to a close, the electrifying twosome are set to dazzle in cities including London, Belfast, Newcastle, and Glasgow. Ahead of their swansong performances, Chris shared that both felt it was the “right time” to hang up their skates.

The beloved ice-skating pair have acknowledged the passage of time with one half quipping, “We’re not spring chickens anymore,” and noting their desire to bow out while they are still performing at a commendable standard. The duo has been accompanied by a documentary team capturing their farewell journey across the nation.

An hour-long ITV special is on the horizon, delving into their illustrious skating careers. Viewers will be treated to retrospection of their professional peaks and an up-close look at Torvill and Dean’s preparations as they ready themselves for a poignant adieu to their admirers.

Having graced our screens on Dancing On Ice since its inception in 2009, the news that the series cancellation comes amidst dwindling viewership figures.

Set to broadcast later in the year, ‘Torvill and Dean: The Last Dance’ promises to offer a deeply personal glimpse into the lives of Britain’s most celebrated ice skaters.

In a candid revelation to the Mirror about the upcoming documentary covering their tour, Jayne and Chris expressed their exhilaration: “We’re delighted that our farewell tour will be the subject of an ITV documentary.”

They added, “The programme will be filled with poignant and joyful moments as we plan, rehearse and perform our final skating journey together – all caught on camera by a film crew following us over many months as we bid farewell to our 50 year ice skating partnership.”

Emphasising the significance of ITV in their career, they remarked, “It’s fitting that this documentary will be broadcast on ITV, our TV home for the last two decades. We hope fans will enjoy this final opportunity to see us skate together.”