Dancing On Ice’s Phillip Schofield has confirmed that the dreaded skate-off has been scrapped this week.
It was previously said that the bosses of the ITV dance competition reportedly hoped the massive shake-up in the format would increase the pressure on the celebrities.
And on Sunday’s show, the host warned that “there is no second chance” for the celebrities, as those with the lowest jury scores and viewer votes together go straight out of the competition.
It is official! Dancing On Ice’s Phillip Schofield has confirmed that the dreaded skate-off has been scrapped this week
While Holly called the move “brutal” for the contestants, Phil shared, “More than ever, they hope to bring the house down because tonight there are no second chances.
“We combine the judges’ scores with your vote and then the lowest placed couple is immediately out of the competition.”
He added: ‘Just for a week…there’s no skate off to save them!’
Following the announcement, viewers of the ITV show quickly took to Twitter to share their reaction.
No second chance: It was previously said that the ITV dance competition bosses reportedly hoped the massive shake-up in the formatting would ramp up the pressure on the celebrities
One person shared, “I am annoyed about not having a skate off tonight. I always enjoy seeing what songs the couples get/choose for the skate off routines.”
“Is there a reason the skate off was demolished?” asked a second person.
A third onlooker furious: ‘Don’t skate. No point.’
Difficult: On Sunday’s show, the host warned that “there is no second chance” for the celebrities as those with the lowest jury scores and viewer votes together go straight out of the competition
Struggle: While Holly called the move “brutal” for the contestants, Phil shared, “More than ever, they hope to bring the house down because tonight there are no second chances”
“It’s the 2nd week you don’t have a skate off in the 2nd week is ridiculous,” a fourth commented.
While another commented, “It’s brutal, there’s no skate off.”
Meanwhile, Ekin-Su Culculoglu will dress as Maria von Trapp on Sunday’s Dancing On Ice after a risque see-through catsuit sparked more than 100 Ofcom complaints on the opening show two weeks ago.
The 28-year-old Love Island winner will disguise herself as the character from the classic 1965 movie The Sound of Music as she tries to stay in the competition.
Response: Following the announcement, viewers of the ITV show quickly took to Twitter to share their reaction
Ekin-Su will wear a blouse that comes down to her neck, with a bodice over it that ensures little skin is visible.
It’s unknown if she pairs it with a short or long skirt, but she’ll also be hiding her long brunette hair with a wig so she can mimic the movie nun’s blonde hairdo for her appearance in the Do-Re-Mi of the film as part of the musical show.
The Turkish beauty, who is in a relationship with fellow Love Island star Davide Sanclimenti, said of Sunday night’s outfit and routine: “Whoever you see in the performance, whether I’m playing Britney Spears or Maria from The Sound of Music, i will be that person. .
“I had fun with Britney, I couldn’t have played it better in my opinion. I do not regret it.
“This time I’m playing a character from The Sound of Music and I’m what she’s supposed to be.
Humble: Ekin-Su Culculoglu will dress as Maria von Trapp on Sunday’s Dancing On Ice after a risqué see-through catsuit sparked more than 100 Ofcom complaints
Complaints: It comes after a risque see-through catsuit sparked over 100 Ofcom complaints at the opening show two weeks ago
Change of appearance: The Love Island winner, 28, will disguise herself as the character from the classic 1965 movie The Sound of Music as she tries to stay in the competition (Julie Andrews pictured in the 1965 movie)
“People forget I’m an actress. If I was asked to play Henry VIII on ice, I would.’
Her look is a stark contrast to two weeks ago when she left Dancing On Ice viewers stunned with a diamond-encrusted, nude bodystocking she wore to dance to Britney Spears’ hit song Toxic.
As part of her routine, Ekin-Su was seen crawling across the ice with her dance partner Brendyn Hatfield, prompting 112 complaints to television regulator Ofcom who insisted the catsuit was ‘too sexy’ to wear for the watershed of a family show. The organization has not yet decided whether they will investigate.
Ekin-Su said, “Whoever you see in the performance, whether I play Britney Spears or Maria from The Sound of Music, I will be that person”
It comes after John Fashanu became the first star in the line-up to be eliminated from the ITV series last week.
After the five celebrities performed in week two, it was revealed that John would face Ekin-Su in the skate off, with both couples performing new routines.
Judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all agreed and voted for Ekin-Su to remain in the competition because she incorporated “more technical skating into her routine.”
Intestines! It comes after John Fashanu became the first star in the line-up to be eliminated from the ITV series last week
Skate off: After the five celebrities performed in week two, it was revealed that John would face Ekin-Su in the skate off, with both couples performing new routines
DANCE ON ICE 2023: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 50
PROFESSION: Actress and DJ
WHAT THEY SAID?: “I turned it down before because I was terrified, but when I turned 50, I made a pact to get out of my confrontation zone. ‘
EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU
AGE: 28
PROFESSION: Love Island star
WHAT THEY SAID?: “I have fantastic news to share. I’m so excited, can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skating. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.”
MOLLIE GALLAGHER
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT THEY SAID?: “I don’t have the best coordination, so when people find out, they’ll laugh, but I don’t want to spend my whole life saying, ‘I can’t do this, I can’t do that.’
JOEY ESSEX
AGE: 32
PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star
WHAT THEY SAID?: ‘I am so delighted. 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 THEY SAID?: ‘I’m so excited 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 THEY SAID?: “I want to learn 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 THEY SAID?: “I am definitely in it to win it. And this might 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 THEY SAID?: “I haven’t skated much, but I’m so excited about the opportunity. I’m so excited to get into that routine and feel like an athlete again.”
JAMES LEE WILLIAM aka DE VIVIENNE
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: drag queen
WHAT THEY SAID?: “It is an honor to be the first drag performer to take part in one of the great British reality shows a big step forward for gay representation on TV.’
DARREN HARRIOT
PROFESSION: Comedian
AGE: 34
WHAT THEY SAID?: ‘I have giant feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance. My family’s already made bets – they’re betting I’ll fall in the first episode!”
MICHELLE HEATON
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT THEY SAID?: “I’ve always wanted to do it, but I know I never could have completed anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really thankful I got it this year when I was much stronger.”
