Dancing On Ice Star Quits After Breaking Ankle in Shocking Fall

2023-10-21 18:37:03

EXCLUSIVE: Dancing On Ice Star Forced to Quit ITV Show After Breaking Ankle in Horror Fall

Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb has made the decision to leave Dancing On Ice following a severe ankle injury caused by a fall, as per MailOnline reports.

The 52-year-old TV personality had left Channel 4's Gogglebox after a decade with the aim of exploring new opportunities on television. He quickly signed up for the ITV dance series, but unfortunately, an unforeseen accident occurred during training on Wednesday. Stephen was immediately rushed to the Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth, where he received the devastating news that he had broken his left ankle and would require crutches for at least the next three months.

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An operation was performed to insert metal plates in his ankle for added support, but his hopes of returning to the ice were shattered. Sources close to Stephen expressed his disappointment, stating that he had been thoroughly enjoying the challenge of Dancing On Ice, getting to know the judges Torvill and Dean, and bonding with fellow celebrity contestants.

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Concerned insiders shared, "Stephen is devastated... he is absolutely gutted. He was loving training but while turning on his skates he snapped his ankle and was rushed to the hospital. After two days and an operation, medics informed him that there wasn't a chance he could return to training, so he had no other option but to pull out of the competition."

A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice expressed their support for Stephen and wished him a swift recovery while confirming his withdrawal from the show. This setback adds to the challenges faced by Dancing On Ice, as they are still finalizing the new hosts for the forthcoming series after Holly Willoughby's extended break from television. Holly, who had co-hosted the show for 14 years, recently left This Morning following the exposure of an alleged plot against her.

Stephen Mulhern, a close friend of Holly's, revealed this week that he is currently in discussions with producers to potentially front the show, emphasizing what a fantastic opportunity it would be. The final lineup for Dancing On Ice includes former Love Island winner and West End performer Amber Davies, ex-professional boxer Ricky Hatton, S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt, EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood, Made In Chelsea regular Miles Nazaire, and radio DJ Adele Roberts.

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