Dancing On Ice fans have been left heartbroken as two of the show's beloved stars have confirmed they're waving goodbye to the series.
Since its debut in 2006, the hit TV show Dancing On Ice has challenged celebs like Jake Quickenden, Ray Quinn, and Ryan Thomas to take up the formidable task of mastering intricate routines on the rink.
As the 17th season of the frosty competition nears, with stars like Ferne McCann, Michaela Strachan and Chris Taylor training intensely to become ice-dancing maestros, a pair of renowned series regulars have announced their impending exit.
Scottish pro skater Mark Hanretty, an icon in the series since his arrival in 2011 and partner to Adele Roberts in the last instalment, took to Instagram with his bittersweet goodbye: "I'm back! Hard to believe I'm embarking on my 12th series of Dancing on Ice," his post began, sparking excitement and nostalgia within his fanbase.
He continued, "I'm as excited as ever and so grateful for the chance to work on the greatest show on ice once again. This will be my last year as a pro skater and I'm eager to soak up every second of it! Good luck to all the team and here's to a fantastic series!"
After digesting the news, Mark's loyal followers hastily shared their sentiments. Fans flocked to the comments: "No, you're leaving! Must get you that win then," highlighting the affection and support for Hanretty's swansong season.
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"Omg Mark don't do this to me, all my favourite skaters are leaving. But I do wish you all the best for the future and I hope this will be your year," one fan commented emotionally. "Not your last don't do this to us Mark no but in all seriousness you better get a winner or we riot adore you and everything you bring to the show," chimed in another, reports OK!.
A third penned their feelings: "Here we go! Excited to be back for my 6th and final season of Dancing On Ice Let's make this one the best one!" as Brendyn Hatfield also confirmed this season to be his final twirl on the ice, eliciting heartwarming yet saddened responses from fans such as "So glad to see you back but sad that it'll be your last season," and the longing sentiments of another who simply couldn't accept the news: "Nooo, it can't be you last".
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