Dancing on Ice's biggest scandals - from headbanger horror to bullying allegations
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Dancing on Ice fans have watched their fair share of bust-ups, nasty injuries and television gold moments since the ITV show launched back in 2006. The rumoured line-up of celebrities taking on the ice this year includes Ferne McCann, Sir Steve Redgrave and Michaela Strachan. Ahead of the series starting, here are just a few of the most shocking things to happen to the stars and professional skaters over the years.
Phillip Schofield presented the series alongside Holly Willoughby from its conception up until May 2023. The former This Morning host stepped down from his ITV presenting roles after admitting to having an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a younger male colleague. Phillip, now 62, was soon replaced by Stephen Mulhern, who hosted the programme last year alongside Holly. The dynamic duo will resume their hosting duties when Dancing on Ice hits screens in February.
Last year's series was not all smooth sailing for the celebrities, especially for British track and field athlete Greg Rutherford. The now 38-year-old was all set for the final with his pro partner Vanessa James, when disaster struck. He had to be rushed to hospital after he accidentally ripped open his stomach with a skate and tore his abs. When he was recovering in hospital, he told his followers on Instagram: "I effectively gave myself a C-section.".
