Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED ‘for one week solely’

Dancing On Ice’s Phillip Schofield has confirmed that the dreaded skate-off has been scrapped this week.

It was beforehand mentioned that bosses of the ITV dance contest had been reportedly hoping that the large formatting shake-up will ramp up the strain on the celebrities. 

And on Sunday’s present, the host warned that ‘there are not any second probabilities’ for the celebrities as these with the bottom judges scores and viewer votes mixed will go straight out of the competitors.

It's official! Dancing On Ice's Phillip Schofield has confirmed that the dreaded skate-off has been scrapped this week

It is official! Dancing On Ice’s Phillip Schofield has confirmed that the dreaded skate-off has been scrapped this week

Whereas Holly branded the transfer ‘brutal’ for the contestants, Phil shared: ‘Greater than ever, they are going to be hoping to carry the home down as tonight, there are not any second probabilities.

‘We’ll mix the judges scores together with your vote after which the bottom positioned couple will go straight out of the competitors.’

He added: ‘For one week solely…there is no skate off to avoid wasting them!’

Following the announcement, viewers of the ITV present had been fast to take to Twitter to share their response.

No second chances: It was previously said that bosses of the ITV dance contest were reportedly hoping that the huge formatting shake-up will ramp up the pressure on the celebrities

No second probabilities: It was beforehand mentioned that bosses of the ITV dance contest had been reportedly hoping that the large formatting shake-up will ramp up the strain on the celebrities

One particular person shared: ‘I’m aggravated by the shortage of a skate off tonight I all the time like to see what songs the {couples} get/select for the skate off routines.’

‘Is there a cause why the skate off has been scrapped?’ questioned a second particular person.

A 3rd watcher fumed: ‘No skate off. No level.’

Tough: on Sunday's show, the host warned that 'there are no second chances' for the celebrities as those with the lowest judges scores and viewer vote combined will go straight out of the competition

Robust: on Sunday’s present, the host warned that ‘there are not any second probabilities’ for the celebrities as these with the bottom judges scores and viewer vote mixed will go straight out of the competitors

Battle: While Holly branded the move 'brutal' for the contestants, Phil shared: 'More than ever, they will be hoping to bring the house down as tonight, there are no second chances'

Battle: Whereas Holly branded the transfer ‘brutal’ for the contestants, Phil shared: ‘Greater than ever, they are going to be hoping to carry the home down as tonight, there are not any second probabilities’

‘It is the 2nd week not having a skate off within the 2nd week is ridiculous,’ commented a fourth.

Whereas one other remarked: ‘It’s brutal there’s no skate off.’

In the meantime, Ekin-Su Culculoglu will costume as Maria von Trapp on Sunday’s Dancing On Ice after a risque see-through catsuit prompted greater than 100 Ofcom complaints within the opening present a fortnight in the past. 

The Love Island winner, 28, will cowl up because the character from the 1965 basic movie The Sound of Music as she makes an attempt to remain within the competitors.

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

Reaction: Following the announcement, viewers of the ITV show were quick to take to Twitter to share their reaction

Response: Following the announcement, viewers of the ITV present had been fast to take to Twitter to share their response

Ekin-Su will put on a shirt that comes as much as her neck, with a bodice excessive which is able to be certain that little pores and skin is seen. 

It is not identified whether or not she is teaming it with a brief or lengthy skirt however she may even conceal her lengthy brunette hair with a wig so she will emulate the film nun’s blonde crop for her efficiency to the film’s Do-Re-Mi as a part of the musicals-themed present.

The Turkish magnificence, who’s courting fellow Love Island star Davide Sanclimenti, mentioned of Sunday night time’s outfit and routine: ‘Whoever you see within the efficiency, whether or not I am taking part in Britney Spears or Maria from The Sound of Music, I can be that particular person.

‘With Britney, I used to be having enjoyable with it, I could not have carried out it higher in my view. I do not remorse it. 

‘This time I will be taking part in a personality from The Sound of Music and I will be how she is meant to be. 

Modest: Ekin-Su Culculoglu will dress as Maria von Trapp on Sunday's Dancing On Ice after a risque see-through catsuit prompted more than 100 Ofcom complaints

Modest: Ekin-Su Culculoglu will costume as Maria von Trapp on Sunday’s Dancing On Ice after a risque see-through catsuit prompted greater than 100 Ofcom complaints

Complaints: It comes after after a risque see-through catsuit prompted more than 100 Ofcom complaints in the opening show a fortnight ago

Complaints: It comes after after a risque see-through catsuit prompted greater than 100 Ofcom complaints within the opening present a fortnight in the past 

Change of look: The Love Island winner, 28, will cover up as the character from the 1965 classic film The Sound of Music as she attempts to stay in the competition (Julie Andrews pictured in the 1965 film)

Change of look: The Love Island winner, 28, will cowl up because the character from the 1965 basic movie The Sound of Music as she makes an attempt to remain within the competitors (Julie Andrews pictured within the 1965 movie)

‘Individuals overlook I am an actress. If I used to be requested to play Henry VIII on ice, I might do it.’

Her look is a stark distinction to 2 weeks in the past when she left Dancing On Ice viewers shocked with a diamond-encrusted, nude physique stocking which she wore to bop to Britney Spears hit tune, Poisonous.

As a part of her routine, Ekin-Su was seen crawling alongside the ice alongside her dance associate Brendyn Hatfield which led to 112 compaints to tv regulator Ofcom who insisted the catsuit was ‘too attractive’ to be worn earlier than the watershed on a household present. The organisation has not but determined whether or not they are going to examine. 

Ekin-Su said: 'Whoever you see in the performance, whether I'm playing Britney Spears or Maria from The Sound of Music, I will be that person'

Ekin-Su mentioned: ‘Whoever you see within the efficiency, whether or not I am taking part in Britney Spears or Maria from The Sound of Music, I can be that particular person’

It comes after John Fashanu grew to become the primary star on the line-up to be eradicated from the ITV collection final week.

After the 5 celebrities carried out throughout week two, it was revealed John would face Ekin-Su within the skate off, with each {couples} performing new routines.

Judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean had been all in settlement and voted for Ekin-Su to remain within the competitors as she included ‘extra technical skating in he routine’. 

Gutting! It comes after John Fashanu became the first star on the line-up to be eliminated from the ITV series last week

Gutting! It comes after John Fashanu grew to become the primary star on the line-up to be eradicated from the ITV collection final week

Skate off: After the five celebrities performed during week two, it was revealed John would face Ekin-Su in the skate off, with both couples performing new routines

Skate off: After the 5 celebrities carried out throughout week two, it was revealed John would face Ekin-Su within the skate off, with each {couples} performing new routines

DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

PATSY PALMER 

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 50

PROFESSION: Actress and DJ

WHAT DID THEY SAY?:  ‘I’ve turned it down earlier than as a result of I used to be terrified, however once I turned 50 I made a pact to get out of my confront zone. ‘

EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 28

PROFESSION: Love Island star 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?:  ‘I’ve obtained some superb information to let you know. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Keep tuned and see you on the ice.’

 MOLLIE GALLAGHER 

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 24

PROFESSION: Actress

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not obtained the very best coordination so when individuals discover out they are going to snigger, however I do not need to spend my life saying “I can not do that, I can not do this.”

JOEY ESSEX

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 32 

PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I am so excited. I needed one thing in my life with construction and it is extra critical than what I normally do.’

 CARLEY STENSON

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Actress and West Finish star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I am so excited that I get to discover ways to dance…on ice! I am terrified however can’t wait – I simply need to profit from this entire expertise.’

SIVA KANESWARAN

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 33

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I need to discover ways to skate and make my household pleased with me and placed on a present for everybody to see.’

 JOHN FASHANU 

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 60

PROFESSION: Former footballer and pundit 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?:  ‘I’m positively in it to win it.And this can be one of many scariest issues I’ve ever signed up for however I could not be extra prepared for the problem!’

NILE WILSON

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 26

PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not finished a lot ice-skating however I’m so excited for the chance. I am so excited to get into that routine and to really feel like an athlete once more.’

 JAMES LEE WILLIAM AKA THE VIVIENNE 

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 29

PROFESSION: Drag queen

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘To be the primary drag artist to participate in one of many massive UK actuality competitors reveals is an honour and an enormous step ahead for queer illustration on TV.’

  DARREN HARRIOT 

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

PROFESSION: Comic 

AGE: 34 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve obtained big ft, I do not skate and I can not danceMy household has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall on the primary episode!’ 

 MICHELLE HEATON

Dancing On Ice: Phillip Schofield confirms skate-off is AXED 'for one week solely'

AGE: 43

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve all the time needed to do it however I do know I might by no means have been in a position to full something due to the best way I used to be 18 months in the past, so I’m actually actually grateful that I’ve obtained it this 12 months once I’m rather a lot stronger.’