Fourteen celebrities, seven have departed and now only seven remain, the crème of the crop in the 2010 version of ITV’s skating show, Dancing on Ice. Under the guidance of the fantastic ice double and gold medallists at the 1984 Winter Olympics, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, the aim is for these celebrities, paired with a professional skater to turn themselves from bumbling buffoons on the ice, into skating perfectionists. The prize at the end is worth it, the chance to skate the famous routine ‘Bolero,’ with the chance to become Dancing on Ice champion for 2010.
The show is now in its 5th series and gets better with each year. Show-stopping performances, a mean grilling from the ice-panel and the crazy costumes worn, make it a must-hit for Sunday night entertainment. Dancing on Ice is a show for all the family to enjoy, and it is a relaxing form of entertainment, away from the dramatic soap operas, tension-filled sporting moments and gritty drama that dominate our TV schedules. No wonder why over ten million viewers tune in every weekend. This show has rekindled the nation’s love of ice skating.
The show has already bid farewell to seven celebrities, including GMTV medic Dr. Hillary Jones, 80’s pop sensation Sinitta, Olympic swimmer Sharon Davies and cooking author and wife of Gordon, Tana Ramsay. Some have not been helped by the strange comments from the inconsistent Nikki Slater and the vile sayings from Mr. Frosty himself, Jason Gardiner. Also making up the judging team is Karen Barber, assistant coach to the amateur skaters, former Spice Girl Emma Bunton and former Olympic figure skating champion Robin Cousins. Recently, whilst Robin has been away, commentating on the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, guest judges have stepped in, in the form of classical artist Michael Ball and newsreader Angela Rippon.
The favourite for the crown this year is star of the West End and former soap actress, Hayley Tamaddon. Hayley has topped the leaderboard ever single week so far, and together with professional partner, Daniel Whiston, look tough to beat on their current form. However, she doesn’t have the clear advantage that Ray Quinn had on everyone in the last series. Her closest challengers are likely to be ex-Dream Team and Footballers Wives actor Gary Lucy and EastEnders actress, Daniela Westbrook. Both have been improving with each passing week, making this year’s contest less predictable to pick a winner.
The dark horse of the competition is Hollyoaks bad boy Kieran Richardson, who has steadily been making the strongest improvement out of any of the remaining skaters. Completing the remaining celebrities in the show are Boyzone heartthrob, Mikey Graham, ex-Coronation Street actor Danny Young, who has been stuck on a total of 17.0points for the past five weeks, much to the chagrin of his partner, British adagio skater Frankie Poultney and the Inbetweeners comedian, Emily Atack, who has done well to reach this stage, after a barrage of scathing criticism from the judges.
Four weeks left of the hit show and anything can happen, especially with Prop week coming very soon, often a trip-up for one of the favourites. Hayley may be the one to catch, but who will add their list to Gaynor Faye, Kryan Bracken, Suzanne Shaw and Ray Quinn as a Dancing on Ice Champion is anyone’s guess.
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