BY Jason Wright (Entertainment Expert)
This week, Dancing on Ice was turned onto its head yet again as the bombshell dropped by Robin Cousins would see the celebrities vote to save. Would they save a friend or eliminated a rival?
First though was the all-important matter of impressing the public with their routines.
Chloe Madeley & Michael Zenzini
Performed to: I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll
On the up from last week, Chloe continued her good run of form. A change of character this week with a rock song and yet another risky move, in the form of the ‘Human Necklace’, were made effortless. As the competition moves forward, everyone now certainly expects her to get even better.
Scores: Jason 6.5, Robin 6.5, Emma 6.5 TOTAL: 19.5 (3rd)
Johnson Beharry & Jodeyne Higgins
Performed to: One Love
An unusual occurrence this week as one of the stars actually took advice from Jason Gardiner. Johnson put in extra training into his routine and it paid off with dividends. The only criticism is that he needs to start picking up the pace in his performance but otherwise he is actually not proving as bad as first thought.
Scores: Jason 4.0, Robin 4.5, Emma 4.5 TOTAL: 13.0 (6th)
Jeff Brazier & Isabelle Gauthier
Performed to: Getting Together
This was without question the week from hell for Jeff. Finding the competition harder than what he first thought, he also put in extra hours to prove he can go a distance in the show. For a while it looked like it was working, until he mistimed a move, lost balance and both he and Isabelle crashed down to the ice.
Scores: Jason 4.0, Robin 4.0, Emma 4.5 TOTAL: 12.5 (7th)
Kerry Katona & Dan Whiston
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| UNSPECTACULAR: Kerry needs to improve |
Performed to: Disturbia
Kerry had made a solid if unspectacular start but now she had to face her biggest fear, having to start not relying on Dan all the time. The scores seemed a tad unfair but Kerry must try harder next time otherwise she could soon slide into the danger zone.
Scores: Jason 3.0, Robin 3.5, Emma 3.5 TOTAL: 10.0 (Joint 10th)
Vanilla Ice & Katie Stainsby
Performed to: Always
It was a challenging week for Vanilla Ice in more ways than one. First, he had to skate to a slower song and then when in training, he suffered a nasty fall, leaving him with a stitched-up eyebrow. It obviously affected his confidence but still he made no silly errors on the night and that’s what counts in the end.
Scores: Jason 5.5, Robin 5.0, Emma 5.5 TOTAL: 16.0 (5th)
Dominic Cork & Alexandra Schumann
Performed to: I Can See For Miles
After the skate-off scare, Dominic obviously worked harder to ensure he would stay out of it this time. He did the best he could again but perhaps could have done a lot better, considering the environment of his competition and that many of them made silly errors.
Scores: Jason 3.0, Robin 4.5, Emma 3.5 TOTAL: 11.0 (Joint 8th)
Laura Hamilton & Colin Ratushniak
Performed to: Whenever, Wherever
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| TOUGH: Laura is made of stern stuff |
Laura was yet another celebrity that seemed to be buckling under the pressure. Although most of her performance came together when it mattered most, she had an uneasy stumble into her daring ‘Wrist Ripper’ move but somehow managed to stay upright. A tough week without doubt but she will be pleased to have got over it in one peace.
Scores: Jason 7.5, Robin 6.0, Emma 6.5 TOTAL: 20.0 (2nd)
Jennifer Metcalfe & Sylvain Longchambon
Performed to: Anyone Who Had a Heart
This was Jennifer’s chance to prove she can really give true passion into a routine. Stressful week in training didn’t help and although it was good on the night, it didn’t live up to the standard of last week.
Scores: Jason 5.5, Robin 7.0, Emma 6.0 TOTAL: 18.5 (4th)
Denise Welch & Matt Evers
Performed to: Slow
Denise didn’t really cope with last week’s routine but Sunday was meant to be better, with a slower routine. Sadly, it didn’t work out that way and is beginning to be left behind by the rest in skating quality.
Scores: Jason 3.5, Robin 3.0, Emma 3.5 TOTAL: 10.0 (Joint 10th)
Sam Attwater & Brianne Delcourt
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| TOP: Sam was head and shoulders ahead again |
Performed to: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
If anyone can cope with the pressure well at the moment, it certainly has to be Sam. His already-known skills and growth in new moves once again played a huge part that left him head and shoulders above anyone else. It is his competition to lose; surely he’ll strike 30.0 within the next few weeks.
Scores: Jason 8.5, Robin 8.5, Emma 8.0 TOTAL: 25.0 (1st)
Comedy Dave & Frankie Poultney
Performed to: Achy Breaky Heart
Dave can’t skate, fact! Dave can’t dance well, fact! But he is entertaining, fact! And that’s why he is well respected on this show. His country-themed performance was unique for the value of the few good abilities on display. He seems to be a big hit with everyone, even Jason Gardiner at the moment!
Scores: Jason 3.0, Robin 4.0, Emma 4.0 TOTAL: 11.0 (Joint 8th)
The Ice Pick
In Dancing on Ice’s brand new twist, for one week only, the stars had to decide which act would have to hang up their skates for good. They had to choose between Jeff and Dominic, perhaps the most likely to end up in this position considering the leaderboard.
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| FAREWELL: It was the end of the road for Dominic & Alexandra |
The celebrities voted 6-3 in favour of keeping Jeff. Chloe, Kerry, Vanilla Ice (who decided through the art of a coin toss), Laura, Jennifer and Sam backed him whereas Dominic only won the support of Johnson, Denise and Dave. A disappointment for Dominic but perhaps Jeff had more room for improvement and in this current phase of the competition, he badly needs it.
Next week sees the show hold its first theme night of the series as the remaining ten couples perform Vegas-style routines. When Vegas last took place on Dancing on Ice, Stefan Booth sent favourite John Barrowman crashing out of the show in 2006, following the best ever skate-off in the competition’s history. How will this year’s crop cope with the added ability of a theme in their performance?
