A Dancing On Ice contestant has been forced to quit the show due to a painful injury.
Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, who had been paired with Sylvain Longchambon, broke the news with fans on Friday morning (December 6). She shared a photo of herself with her leg in a cast after fracturing her ankle.
The 47-year-old said: "Absolutely gutted to have my Dancing on Ice training interrupted in this way - just as my first routine with @slongchambon was really coming together! An awkward stumble and fall with my left foot stuck on the ice sadly led to me fracturing my left ankle.
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"I’m so fortunate that both Sylvain and Coach @stephenpickavance were by my side and knew exactly what to do and that the medical backup for the show is truly world class."
It appears the door may be left open for Sarah to return for the 2026 series, as she is working with ITV on a plan. She has also said she'll "always be the biggest cheerleader" for her would-be co-stars.
Sarah continued: "In the meantime I’ll be fully focused on all the strength and mobility work I need to do to get back to full power and of course back to my bike ahead of next season! My career has seen so many ups and downs with injury and illness, plus returning after two babies, which means I’m well equipped for another comeback.
"Thankfully the surgeon said I have strong bones so otherwise it could have been a lot worse. So for now my plans might be interrupted….. but you better believe there’s more news to come!"
The cast for the upcoming series was announced earlier this year. While Sarah will no longer be participating, the big names set to skate include Corrie's Sam Aston, EastEnders' Charlie Brooks, Hollyoaks' Chelsee Healey, TOWIE stars Dan Edgar and Ferne McCann, footballer Anton Ferdinand, comedian Josh Jones, The Traitors star Mollie Pearce, Olympian Steve Redgrave, Love Island hunk Chris Taylor and wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan.
The series is due to kick off on ITV in January 2025.
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