Olympian joins Dancing on Ice line-up after star leaves show
A new famous face has joined the line-up for the upcoming season of Dancing on Ice.
An Olympic athlete will now be competing in the show after Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb had to withdraw from the competition.
Unfortunately, Stephen broke his ankle during training last week, resulting in him needing crutches and having to pull out of the skating programme.
Dancing on Ice has now confirmed that Stephen’s replacement is Olympic ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards.
Opening up about appearing on the show, Eddie revealed, “It's bittersweet as whilst I'm delighted to be taking part in the new series I'm gutted for Stephen and wish him a speedy recovery”.
“Dancing on Ice is a show I've always wanted to do. It's a challenge I think I'm going to relish”, he added.
Stephen took to Instagram last night to share an insight into his injury, admitting that he’s ‘gutted’ to have to leave the competition.
The Gogglebox star shared a snap of him sitting on his couch, surrounded by his dogs, with his leg in a cast.
He penned, “Thank you for all of your kind words and messages. On Wednesday last week during my training session for Dancing on Ice I fell and broke my left ankle”.
“I’ve had surgery and will be on crutches for a few months meaning, I’ve had to leave the competition which I’m absolutely gutted about. I was having so much fun and enjoying learning to skate”.
Stephen closed off by saying, “I will of course be keeping a close eye on all of the other celebs and pros and supporting them all the way. Unfortunately, I will also have to pull out of the London Marathon. I’m doing my best to keep my spirits up and will hopefully be back on my feet again very soon”.
Eddie the Eagle will be competing against boxer Ricky Hatton, S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt, Brookside star Claire Sweeney, Love Island’s Amber Davies and Olympic champion Greg Rutherford.
Also taking part is EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood, radio presenter Adele Roberts, Made in Chelsea star Miles Nazaire, Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi, comedian Lou Sanders and Coronation Street's Ryan Thomas.
