Dancing On Ice judge Jayne Torvill reveals she’s to undergo SURGERY after rupturing her bicep tendon as she wears sequinned sling on show

 

Dancing On Ice judge Jayne Torvill revealed during Sunday’s episode of the show that she had injured her arm while skating.

As props week kicked off on the ITV ice skating competition, professional ice dancer Jayne, 65, was seen with her arm in a sequinned green sling, which matched her glitzy dress.

When asked about the injury by host Phillip Schofield, 60, she said: ‘Talking of things going wrong on the ice, I’ve ruptured my bicep tendon so I’m going to need surgery.’

 

 

She added: ‘But I’m fine and will be back on the ice soon.’

Jayne is not the only Dancing On Ice star who has suffered an injury – the famous contestants had a series of falls during rehearsals this week.

Dancing on Ice: Jayne Torvill will need surgery for her tendon

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Hurt: Dancing On Ice judge Jayne Torvill, 65, revealed during Sunday’s episode of the show that she had injured her arm while skating

Contenders including Carly Stenson, Nile Wilson and Mollie Gallagher all sustained falls on the ice as they geared up for this evening’s show.

While no one suffered any injuries that would force them to pull out of the programme, a source told MailOnline they were all feeling the pressure to turn out a solid performance with the semi-final drawing near.

The insider said: ‘There have been lots of falls this week for the celebs. There haven’t been any serious injuries, just a few bumps but the pressure is really ramping up as everyone gets closer to the semi-final and final.

‘Everyone is determined to give their best performance.’

Doctors star Carley winced in pain as she went down face forward on the rink with her partner Mark Hanretty falling with her.

In one snap from rehearsals, Nile could be seen lying on his back as his professional skating partner Olivia Smart rushed over to check if he was alright.

Meanwhile, Coronation Street star Mollie had to be rescued by her skating partner Sylvain Longchambon after she took a tumble.

Going into tonight’s show, the remaining contestants were Carley, Nile, Mollie, TOWIE star Joey Essex, singer Siva Kaneswaren and Drag Race star The Vivienne.

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The show must go on: As props week kicked off on the ITV ice skating competition, professional ice dancer Jayne was seen with her arm in a sequinned green sling (pictured with fellow judge Christopher Dean)

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Quizzed: When asked about the injury by host Phillip Schofield, 60 (right), she said: ‘Talking of things going wrong on the ice, I’ve ruptured my bicep tendon so I’m going to need surgery’

Comedian Darren Harriott and his partner Tippy Packard were the most recent pair eliminated on last week’s show.

The Wanted star Siva has spoken of his determination to make it to the Dancing On Ice final to honour his late bandmate Tom Parker.

Tom tragically passed away aged 33 last March following a brave battle with brain cancer, after being diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in October 2020.

Siva said if he makes it to the final, he hopes to do something special in memory of Tom by performing to one of their songs.

He also discussed how he plans to invite Tom’s widow Kelsey and her two children.

Siva said: ‘If I can make it to the final, I’d love to do ­something special for Tom, maybe use one of our songs and invite Kelsey and the kids.’

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Slip: It comes after a number of the remaining Dancing On Ice contestants suffered a series of falls during rehearsals this week (Carley Stenson pictured)

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Fall: In one snap from rehearsals, Nile could be seen lying on his back as his professional skating partner Olivia Smart rushed over to check if he was OK

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Painful: While no one has suffered any injuries that would force them to pull out of the show, a source told MailOnline they are all feeling the pressure to turn out a solid performance

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A source said: ‘There haven’t been any serious injuries, just a few bump but the pressure is really ramping up as everyone gets closer to the semi-final and final’

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Determined: The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran has spoken of his determination to make it to the Dancing On Ice final to honour his late bandmate Tom Parker

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Tribute plan: The Wanted singer said that if he makes it to the final, he hopes to do something special for Tom by performing to one of their songs

Darren Harriott gets dumped from Dancing on Ice in clean sweep

Siva also touched on how special it would be for Tom’s kids to see their dad on screen again.

‘It’s about making more ­positive ­memories. For me, they are like my niece and nephew. You want to make good memories with them. I’d love to have them down to hear our song, maybe see their daddy on screen again,’ he told the Mirror.

Siva added Tom is his ‘guiding light’ that he turns to when times are tough and claims he always feels his presence.

Tom died in March 2022 after a year-and-a-half-long battle with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer.

DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

PATSY PALMER 

AGE: 50

PROFESSION: Actress and DJ

WHAT DID THEY SAY?:  ‘I’ve turned it down before because I was terrified, but when I turned 50 I made a pact to get out of my confront zone. ‘

EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU

AGE: 28

PROFESSION: Love Island star 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?:  ‘I’ve got some amazing news to tell you. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.’

 MOLLIE GALLAGHER 

AGE: 24

PROFESSION: Actress

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not got the best coordination so when people find out they will laugh, but I don’t want to spend my life saying “I can’t do this, I can’t do that.”

JOEY ESSEX

AGE: 32 

PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited. I wanted something in my life with structure and it’s more serious than what I usually do.’

 CARLEY STENSON

AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Actress and West End star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited that I get to learn how to dance…on ice! I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.’

SIVA KANESWARAN

AGE: 33

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see.’

 JOHN FASHANU 

AGE: 60

PROFESSION: Former footballer and pundit 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?:  ‘I am definitely in it to win it.And this may be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for but I couldn’t be more ready for the challenge!’

NILE WILSON

AGE: 26

PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. I’m so excited to get into that routine and to feel like an athlete again.’

 JAMES LEE WILLIAM AKA THE VIVIENNE

AGE: 29

PROFESSION: Drag queen

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is an honour and a big step forward for queer representation on TV.’

  DARREN HARRIOT 

PROFESSION: Comedian

AGE: 34

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve got giant feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance. My family has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall on the first episode!’ 

 MICHELLE HEATON

AGE: 43

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really truly grateful that I’ve got it this year when I’m a lot stronger.’