Dancing On Ice has been hit by further injuries as pro-skater Hamish Gaman revealed that he snapped a tendon in his hand.
Speaking during an interview on Heat radio on Monday, Hamish, 37, revealed that he was forced to rechoreograph his routine with partner Faye Brookes and almost had to quit the show if he required surgery.
The news comes amid the news the ITV skating show has taken a week off to allow the cast and crew to ‘recharge and rest up’ after four stars dropped out and Jason Donovan, 52, injured his back.
Ouch! Dancing On Ice has been hit by further injuries as pro-skater Hamish Gaman revealed that he snapped a tendon in his hand
Hamish reveled that he performed alongside the Coronation Street star, 33, during Sunday’s show with a strapped-up hand and had been told by doctors that he was putting his finger at risk for the rest of his life.
He added that if he had to have surgery, we would have quit the show and told how he ploughed on because he didn’t want to let people down in the wake of the recent drop-outs.
He said at the time: ‘Unfortunately I’m in a situation where I may have to withdraw if I need surgery.
Drama: Speaking during an interview on Heat radio on Monday, Hamish, 37, revealed that he was forced to rechoreograph his routine with partner Faye Brookes and almost had to quit the show if he required surgery
‘I would be heartbroken, Faye has worked so hard.’
Discussing his injury further, he said: ‘Faye wasn’t fully aware but I snapped a tendon in my hand and I was advised before the show that I’m putting my finger at risk for the rest of my life here.
‘It’s one of those scenarios where there was a lot of people dropping out of the show and I love this show so much and I didn’t want to let the team down.’
The skate then went on to describe how his and Faye’s Prince William and Kate Middleton inspired routine was changed at the last minute so as not to cause further pain to his hand.
Risk: Hamish reveled that he performed alongside the Coronation Street star, 33, during Sunday’s show with a strapped-up hand and had been told by doctors that he was putting his finger at risk for the rest of his life
Fears: He said at the time: ‘Unfortunately I’m in a situation where I may have to withdraw if I need surgery. ‘I would be heartbroken, Faye has worked so hard’
He said: ‘They strapped up my hand so I could get through the show. We had to make a lot of changes to the routine last minute, we re-choreographed the whole second half.
‘Faye did incredible to learn the routine last minute. We had to change all of our lifts because of my hand, as I couldn’t do certain movements.’
He added: ‘It’s never easy for someone to learn new choreography and it is very dangerous to do things that aren’t ready anyway, but then to suddenly make these huge changes last minute, Faye did so well.’
Last minute change: ‘Faye did incredible to learn the routine last minute. We had to change all of our lifts because of my hand, as I couldn’t do certain movements’
Phew! Luckily, Hamish later confirmed that he would not need surgery and will feature in the line-up when the show returns to screens on February 28th
Luckily, Hamish later confirmed that he would not need surgery and will feature in the line-up when the show returns to screens on February 28th.
Quoting a tweet about his interview, Hamish confirmed: ‘Update! I’ve been told that I don’t need surgery on my finger. I’ll just be sporting a bling splint for a few weeks.
‘I can’t wait to return to @dancingonice with @Faye_Brookes on 28th Feb #DancingOnIce’.
It comes after news that Dancing On Ice will not air this weekend.
In a statement from an ITV spokesperson, it was revealed that show bosses felt it ‘prudent to take a week’s break at this juncture’ to protect ‘the welfare of all of those involved.’
Oh no! Dancing On Ice will not air this weekend as show bosses have decided to take a week off to allow the cast and crew ‘to rest up’
An ITV spokesperson said: ‘ITV have taken the decision to pause Dancing on Ice this week and there will be no live show on Sunday 21st February.
‘Each week our production team and cast have delivered a fantastic show during incredibly challenging times.
‘The welfare of all of those involved is important to us and we felt it prudent to take a week’s break at this juncture.
‘Continuing to make the best TV for our viewers is of paramount importance to us and we look forward to resuming the competition next week, with the show back live on Sunday 28th February.
He’ll be back: Jason Donovan, 52, withdrew from Sunday’s instalment of the competition and was advised to rest after suffering from back pain, but will return next week
Four celebs down: While Jason’s break is temporary, Joe-Warren Plant, 18, Billie Faiers, 31 (pictured), Denise Van Outen, 46, and Rufus Hound, 41, have all been forced to drop out
‘In place of Dancing On Ice this weekend a special entitled Dancing On Ice: The Greatest Show On Ice will be shown on ITV at 6pm on Sunday. This one-off show will celebrate the most memorable moments in the show’s history.
‘Dancing On Ice will be back, live on Sunday 28th February.’
In addition to the official announcement, a source told The Sun: ‘Everyone’s just been working really hard to put on a brilliant series.
Something different: In place of Dancing On Ice this weekend a special entitled Dancing On Ice: The Greatest Show On Ice will be shown on ITV at 6pm on Sunday
Time out: Former Neighbours star Jason missed Sunday, and said in a statement: ‘I’ve had back pain the past couple of days and I’m under doctor’s orders to take it easy and sit this week out’
‘The production team has been amazing working around new protocols and working around the pandemic which is ever-evolving with new variants and such.
‘This break will just allow the cast and crew the time to take a breath. Everyone gives it their all and just wants the show to be amazing for viewers at home so a week to recharge and rest up before coming back will be great.’
Covid-19: On Friday it was revealed Joe-Warren Plant and his skating partner Vanessa Bauer had to leave the show after they both tested positive for coronavirus
Injured: Reality star Billie Shepherd withdrew from the show after suffering a concussion following a fall during training
The decision comes after Dancing On Ice bosses were said to be ‘panicking’ about the show’s future amid four celebrities withdrawing from the show in recent weeks and Jason Donovan’s recent injury.
The former Neighbours star Jason said in a statement: ‘I’ve had back pain the past couple of days and I’m under doctor’s orders to take it easy and sit this week out.
‘I’m resting up, I’ll be watching from home and cheering everyone on and I look forward to returning next week.’
Covid-19: Rufus Hound, 41, was previously axed from the competition after he tested positive for coronavirus
On Sunday, a source told The Sun: ‘It’s already a stretch making a two-hour episode of a TV show in a pandemic with a full cast.
‘But if any more pull out they will struggle to fill the slot. They’re already panicking about numbers because the celebrities are dropping like flies.
‘If Jason pulls out for good and there’s another injury, they could be forced off air.’
On Friday, it was revealed Joe-Warren Plant, 18, and his skating partner Vanessa Bauer had to leave the show after they both tested positive for coronavirus.
Injured: Denise was forced to drop out after she dislocated her shoulder (Pictured with skating partner Matt Evers)
Rufus Hound, 41, was previously axed from the competition after he tested positive for coronavirus.
Denise Van Outen, 46, and Billie Faiers, 31, both dropped out of the show after hurting themselves on the ice.
Denise dislocated her shoulder, while Billie suffered a concussion after falling on her head in training.
So many celebrities have been forced to drop out of Dancing On Ice that for the first time in its history, the show has run out of reserves.