Dancing on Ice celebrity contestant quits weeks before show’s launch
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Just as my first routine with @slongchambon was really coming together!” She explained, “An awkward stumble and fall with my left foot stuck on the ice sadly led to me fracturing my left ankle.” The 47-year-old thanked her dance partner Sylvain Longchambon, coach Stephen Pickavance, and head of medical Sharon Morrison for assisting her. open image in gallery Storey said she is recovering from her injury but will be unable to take part in the show “Whilst I can’t wear my left skating boot in time to take to the ice in January, I’m working with the team at ITV to come up with a plan for what’s next and I’ll always be the biggest cheerleader of the awesome group that is the Class of 2025.” She 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! Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery She thanked her partner Sylvain Longchambon “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.” She concluded, “Thankfully the surgeon said I have strong bones so otherwise it could have been a lot worse.”