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Sunday, 10 March 2013

Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is crowned queen of Dancing On Ice

Another trophy to add to her collection! Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is crowned queen of Dancing On Ice

PUBLISHED: 21:00, 10 March 2013 | UPDATED: 21:30, 10 March 2013

Beth Tweddle and her partner Daniel Whiston are the winners of this year's Dancing On Ice.

The Olympic gymnast was crowned queen of the ice after beating EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas and his partner Brianne Delcourt in a tightly contested live final.

After learning of her triumph, the 27-year-old bronze medalist said: 'I'm speechless. It's amazing. All credit goes to Matt. He's done amazing skates tonight.'

Triumphant: Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle and her partner Daniel Whiston have won this year's Dancing On Ice

Speechless: Beth and Dan celebrate after finding out they have won

Gracious runner-up: Matt Lapinskas and his partner Brianne Delcourt talk to co-host Christine Bleakley after losing to Beth

The winner was decided by public votes after they performed their version of the Bolero - which Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean famously won gold for at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

Although Beth hadn't received top scores during the final compared to Matt, she had proved popular with viewers, managing to avoid the skate-offs every single week.

Beth went head-to-head with Matt in the Bolero routines after Olympic boxer Luke Campbell and Jenna Smith found out they were in third place.

Matt proved a gracious loser and congratulated Beth on winning: 'It's been amazing 10 weeks. Well done Beth. I've actually fallen in love with skating.

Lying down on the job: Beth and Dan finished their final skate lying on the ice - a requirement of the Bolero

High kicks: Beth showed off her gymnasts flexibility during the Bolero with Dan

'Brianne's one in a million.'

The judges' power was removed from their hands as it was left up to the viewers to chose between the two pairs after their Boleros.

Two hours earlier, the three celebrity contestants kicked off the finale with their showcases, backed by a troupe of professional skaters.

Chemistry: Matt and Brianne wowed the crowd with a passionate Bolero

The final three: Boxer Luke Campbell and his partner Jenna Smith ended up in third place

Beth and Dan started the show with a routine to Seventies classic Carwash, ending up with a high score of 36.5.

Robin told her: 'That was incredibly entertaining. It was relaxing just watching you having a great time. This is your best performance. Delightful fun entertaining skate.'

Jason, who had been harsh on Beth in previous weeks, was turned: 'Thank you. That is what exactly what I want. It was strong, vibrant... You were giving me attitude and sass.'

Sexy! Beth and Ben started the show with a showcase routine to Seventies classic Carwash, ending up with a high score of 36.5

Relaxed: Beth looked like she was having fun as she was swung between Dan and Sylvain Longchambon

For Luke and Jenna's showcase, they brought a western theme to their showcase to Queen's Crazy Little Thing Called Love, receiving a score of 34.5.

Head judge Robin said: 'That was technically terrific. You kept up with the professional boys. You were keeping up with them.'

Jason enthused: 'What really threw me was the country and western gay bar scene. This was the best musicality that you have displayed.

'I thought you did very well with keeping up with everyone else. Not a bad opening mate.'

Wild wild west: Luke and Jenna's performed a western showcase to Queen's Crazy Little Thing Called Love, receiving a score of 34.5

Keeping up with the professionals: Luke pulls along three female pros

However, it was Matt's showcase that blew the others out of the water, receiving a top score of 40 for his group performance to Mr Pinstripe Suit.

Karen told him: 'It's so exciting to sit here and watch. That showcase showcased all your strengths and it was fantastic.'

Jason was full of praise: 'You are why I love the final of Dancing On Ice. We've got somebody who got the entire package. Brings it on the final and smashes it some more.

Colourful: Matt and Brianne's showcase to Mr Pinstripe Suit wowed the crowd

Top score: Matt ended up with four 10.0s from the judging panel for both his showcase and favourite routine

'I could not differentiate between you and the pros.'

When it came to choosing her favourite routine from the series, Beth opted for her Week 5 performance to Emeli Sande's Clown.

She ended up with a total score of 37.5 - an improvement from her original Week 5 score of 30.5.

Tender: Beth opted for her Week 5 performance to Emeli Sande's Clown as her favourite skate from the series

Ashley said: 'I'm just so proud of you. Your stronger suit wasn't performing and you came out here and performed. You were in partnership with the music. It was beautiful.'

Luke also opted for his Week 5 performance - to One Direction's Little Things.

The boxer and his partner Jenna ended up with a score of 32.5 after making a small stumble during the routine.

Karen said: 'A tiny slip. You've come such a long way. For a boxer to come out and show he's gentle and performing such a charming routine is impressive.'

Just peachy: Luke also opted to repeat his Week 5 performance - to One Direction's Little Things

However, Jason thought it was lacking: 'It's one of your better routines. All the little things was what was so touching first time round. A little bit of that was missing tonight. It is the truth! In comparison to the other two contestants, it wasn't on par.'

Surprisingly, Matt went back to Week 1 to chose his favourite routine, a high-energy set to Chris Brown's Turn Up The Music.

He ended up receiving another top score of 40 to his delight.

Jason enthused: 'I obviously I love you. 10, 10 across the board. Brianne is one of our best professionals - you match her in intensity. You make this partnership work together. The two of you are a strong partnership all the way to the end.'

Another 40: Matt and Brianne performed to Chris Brown's Turn Up The Music - their routine from Week 1

While the votes were being counted to find out who was in the final two, the evicted celebrities returned to the ice to skate again.

The Class of 2013 included Pamela Anderson and Matt Evers; Baroness Oona King and Mark Hanretty; Anthea Turner and Andy Buchanan; Shayne Ward and Maria Fillipov; Joe Pasquale and Vicky Ogden; Keith Chegwin and Olga Sharutenko; Samia Ghadie and Sylvain Longchambon; and Gareth Thomas and Robin Johnstone.

Remember me? Pamela Anderson and her partner Matt Evers performed a short sequence

We're an item and we don't care who knows it: Samia Ghadie and Sylvain Longchambon are now open about their romance

Rugby ace Gareth, who was ruled out of the semi-final last week after suffering from motion sickness, said he was feeling much better.

However, Lauren Goodger was the only one who didn't perform, despite being spotted sitting in the audience during the live show.

She later explained on her Twitter that she had been ruled by the physios.

Reunion: The class of 2013 reunited to skate one last time with their partners

Missing out: Lauren Goodger, who was voted out in Week 2, was resigned to the audience with partner Michael Zenezini

Sunday, 3 March 2013

It's Matt Lapinskas, Beth Tweddle and Luke Campbell in Dancing On Ice final

It's Matt Lapinskas, Beth Tweddle and Luke Campbell in Dancing On Ice final after skate-off is cancelled because Gareth Thomas is too ill

Welsh rugby player had been struggling with motion sickness all week during rehearsals for the flying routine
Host Philip Schofield said viewers who voted were entitled to a full refund after Sunday's public votes were cancelled
Three finalists performed their 'save me' skates to fill the time

By EMILY SHERIDAN

PUBLISHED: 20:59, 3 March 2013 | UPDATED: 22:10, 3 March 2013

The skate-off in Sunday's Dancing On Ice semi-final was sensationally cancelled after medics ruled Gareth Thomas was too ill to perform.

The rugby player had ended up in the bottom two and had earlier only been able to perform one routine instead of two after struggling with severe motion sickness all week.

His illness meant Matt Lapinskas, Beth Tweddle and Luke Campbell all progressed straight to the 2013 final.

Struggle: Gareth Thomas was ruled out of the Dancing On Ice skate-off after struggling with severe motion sickness

Not well: Gareth Thomas and partner Robin Johnstone only performed once as he struggled with severe motion sickness

Not well: Gareth and Robin only performed once on Sunday's show

In the videos of Gareth's rehearsals with partner Robin Johnstone, he was seen vomiting as he struggled with the flying harnesses.

Following his first performance to Coldplay's La Vida, Gareth looked visibly ill as he joined host Philip Schofield on stage.

He was sweating and swaying and could barely speak as Philip asked him if he was OK, before prompting the athlete to leave the stage.

Here are your 2013 finalists: (L-R) Matt Lapinskas and Brianne Delcourt , Beth Tweddle and Daniel Whiston, Luke Campbell and Jenna Smith

I can't do this:: Gareth looked really ill during a dress rehearsal to his flying routine earlier in the weekend

The DOI medics ruled he was too sick to take part in his flying routine, and during the results show, it was announced he had been ruled out of the skate-off.

Philip told the audience: 'Gareth is in the skate-off, however due to the nature of his condition we have cancelled the skate-off.

'Viewers who voted tonight can apply for a refund. Gareth has withdrawn from the competition.'

Yuck! Jayne Torvill looks away as Gareth starts vomiting during rehearsals

Not good: While the other celebrities' motion sickness improved over the week, Gareth's got progressively worse

Bittersweet: The three finalists speak of their sadness at Gareth withdrawing from the competition

Disappointed: Robin told Philip her partner was being looked after by medics after he was ruled out of the competition

Gareth ended up at the bottom of the leaderboard because he only had one routine contributing to his total score so it was no surprise to see him in the bottom two.

Each celebrity and their partner had performed two routines each on Sunday - one flying in a harness and the other remaining on the ice.

Speaking to Philip after the announcement Gareth had been deemed too ill to continue, his partner Robin said: 'Gareth's resting right now. He's a little disappointed. He was a little bit out of it actually.

Brave: Despite his illness, Gareth managed to perform with Robin to Coldplay earlier in the show

'He wanted me to pass on thank yous to everyone - cast, crew, Jayne and Chris.'

Christopher Dean added: 'He's a little upset. He's such a competitor. He's going to be really gutted.'

So to fill the time, all three finalists performed their 'save me' skate instead without the worry of the judges having to decide between them.

Excited: Luke and Jenna celebrate after they find out they're in the final

Filling the time: Beth and Dan performed their 'save me' skate

Although thrilled to be in the final, Beth, Matt and Luke were all sad at the way their friend Gareth had had to leave the competition.

Matt said: 'Gareth is a great guy and we're going to skate for him. I love ya mate.'

Boxer Luke added: 'We've been working hard and we're putting the time in. I'm gutted Gareth's gone out.'

The Dancing On Ice 2013 final is on ITV1 on Sunday 10th March at 7pm.

Passionate: Matt and Brianne perform their 'save me' skate

Riding high: Luke and Jenna looked like they were enjoying their save me skate with no pressure

High scores: The judges (L-R Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner) were giving out 10s

Matt Lapinskas shrugs off love split as he scores two 39.0s with stunning Dancing On Ice routines

He's Bad! Matt Lapinskas shrugs off love split as he scores two 39.0s with stunning Dancing On Ice routines

By EMILY SHERIDAN

PUBLISHED: 20:00, 3 March 2013 | UPDATED: 20:13, 3 March 2013

He's had a dramatic week with splitting up from his girlfriend Shona McGarty and turning 24.

However, Matt Lapinskas didn't let the distraction affect his skating performance as he pulled off two stellar routines on Sunday night's Dancing On Ice.

The ex-EastEnders actor ended up with two scores of 39.0 for two different routines with his partner Brianne Delcourt.

Flying high: Matt Lapinskas and Brianne Delcourt perform their first routine on Dancing on Ice

'The most beautiful flying routine from a male celebrity': Matt was rounded praised by the judges for his grace in the air

The pair were the first to perform on Sunday's live episode with their flying routine to Nat King Cole's Straighten Up and Fly Right.

They were thrilled with their score of 39.0 after getting three 10s from the judge - which would later be equaled with their second non-flying performance.

Robin hailed Matt's performance as 'the best male flying we've ever had in all of our series so far'.

Old school: The pair performed to a Nat King Cole song

He continued: 'You trusted him and he trusted you. Was beautiful from beginning to the end. Seamless.'

Defending his 9 when the other judges gave 10, Jason said: 'Nine is really good. You were the best you've ever seen with a male celebrity in the air. You looked great tonight.

'The only thing was the back leg is the extended leg, I would have like to see it just a little bit higher. I'm a bit picky, but is the semi-finals people.'

Excited: Matt and Brianne celebrate after getting their high score

Matt and Brianne's second routine was back on the ice and was sexy number to Michael Jackson's '80s classic Bad.

Jason ended up giving his first 10 of the series: 'Matt, we really needed that tonight. That was a semi-final performance. It was dynamic, edgy, punchy. It was a complete package for me.'

Ashley Roberts enthused: 'You were bad! Salsa verde extra hot and spicy. You've got the it factor.'

Wowing the judges: Matt's second routine was to Michael Jackson's Bad

However, the two skaters on the panel Karen and Robin gave them 9.5 each because of the hesitation on one of his lifts.

Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle's non-flying performance was given a particularly harsh critique by Jason, who described her as 'dead behind the eyes'.

She and partner Dan Whiston performed to Jessie J's Domino, ending up with their highest score ever 33.5.

However, Jason said something was still lacking: 'You are technically so brilliant with what you can do. I've been asking for you to dig down and give me something that connects with you.

Sexing things up: Beth Tweddle and partner Dan Whiston performed to Jessie J's Domino

'There were moments... But you're mechanical. It's like you're dead behind the eyes.'

Luke Campbell's first performance of the night was his flying routine with partner Jenna Smith to James Vincent McMorrow's Higher Love.

The Olympic boxer ended up with a respectable score of 30.5 - although Jason only gave a 6.5.

Robin said: 'A very nice clean routine. It was all contained. I wanted you to show us you were enjoying it. I could see that little bit of trepidation in your face.

Let's fly: Luke Campbell's first performance of the night with partner Jenna Smith was to James Vincent McMorrow's Higher Love

Jason was rather harsh: 'I don't like watching boys fly. Unfortunately you don't exude or express anything in the air. You were devoid of any emotion of the piece or your partner. It was very lacklustre.'

However, their second performance was to Westlife ballad What About Now?, giving them their best score so far with 31.5.

Ashley told him: 'There were some difficult and different moves. I wanna see even more from you.'

Gareth Thomas and Robin Johnstone performed a non-flying routine to Coldplay's La Vida, ending up with a total score of 33.5.

Karen told him: 'I was pleased with that. I was concerned a bit at the beginning about your balance. Later in the routine, you got it back.'

Not well: Gareth Thomas and partner Robin Johnstone only performed once as he struggled with severe motion sickness

However, Jason noticed that Gareth wasn't feeling 100 per cent and it had impacted on his routine: ' Tonight you're not on your A-game. You're not the Gareth we're used to see. The lifts were a little bit clunky.'

Philip said Gareth had been feeling poorly that day as the rugby star nodded, looking visibly unwell before rushing off stage.

Jane admitted he had been 'really disorientated' during rehearsals earlier that day.

However, after consultations with the medics, it was decided Gareth wouldn't be performing his flying routine, meaning he and Robin were at the bottom of the leaderboard with only 33.5.

Dancing On Ice semi-final leaderboard

Matt Lapinskas and Brianne Delcourt:

Non-flying routine: 39.0

Flying routine: 39.0

Total: 78.0

Beth Tweddle and Dan Whiston:

Non-flying routine: 33.5

Flying routine: 38.0

Total: 71.5

Luke Campbell and Jenna Smith:

Non-flying routine: 31.5

Flying routine: 30.5

Total: 62.0

Gareth Thomas and Robin Johnstone:

Non-flying routine: 33.5

Flying routine: Didn't perform

Total: 33.5

Sunday, 24 February 2013

Samia Ghadie leaves Dancing On Ice with skating partner boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon after suffering painful groin injury

'We might keep in touch': Samia Ghadie leaves Dancing On Ice with skating partner boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon after suffering painful groin injury

By OWEN TONKS

PUBLISHED: 21:56, 24 February 2013 | UPDATED: 22:20, 24 February 2013

She admitted she was pleased to leave Dancing On Ice on a high on Sunday night.

But Samia Ghadie, 30, joked that she might have to consider staying in contact with her skating partner boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon after being eliminated from the contest.

When asked if she would be seeing Sylvain again, the star, who was evicted from the show after battling a painful groin strain during the skate-off, said: 'We might keep in touch.'

Going out on a high: Samia Ghadie was elimated from Dancing On Ice on Sunday night and joked she may keep in contact with boyfriend and former skating partner Sylvain Longchambon after meeting him on the show

Samia caused controversy in January when it emerged professional skater Sylvain had left his Hollyoaks actress ex Jennifer Metcalfe for Coronation Street star Samia.

Sylvain had been dating Jennifer since meeting her on Dancing On Ice two years ago but caused heartache when he left her for Samia on Christmas Day.

However, the pair were able to raise a smile when show host Phillip Schofield joked she would be taking home someone for her to remember the show by.

Controversial romance: Professional skater Sylvain left his girlfriend of two years Jennifer Metcalfe for Coronation Street actress Samia on Christmas Day

Going out on top: Samia found herself in the bottom two after the public vote with boxer Luke Campbell but admitted she was pleased to leave the show this week

Stiff competition: Samia found herself in the bottom two following the Dancing On Ice public vote and had to compete against boxer Luke Campbell who impressed the judges most in the skate-off

Samia, who used a chair as part of her performance for props week, was eliminated from the ITV show after failing to impressive the judges in the skate-off against Olympic boxer Luke Campbell despite performing her routine after suffering a painful groin injury.

She failed to appear with her fellow contestants at the beginning of the results show as she was being seen by a physiotherapist backstage.

Partner Sylvain said: 'I think she did it when she was on the chair. She also injured herself [in rehearsals] the other day.'

The show must go on: Samia still performed in the skate-off despite suffering a painful groin sprain which was brought on after she used a chair as a prop in her routine earlier in the evening

Turning a corner: Boxer Luke impressed the Dancing On Ice judges who saved him from elimination as they believe he has greatly improved

Flying high: Samia said she wasn't sad to leave the ITV show on Sunday as she believed she had peaked with her skating abilities

Presenter Phillip Schofield added: 'There's a bit of a worry that if she ends up in the save me skate she won't be able to do it.'

However, Samia did manage to take to the ice rink again, saying before her dance: 'Apparently I've pulled my groin. It's been coming all week and it's just gone.

'I'm going to give it my best shot. I'll deal with whatever happens afterwards.'

The next chapter: Samia is now dating her former professional skating partner Sylvain who she met after taking part in Dancing On Ice

But Samia didn't show any signs of being in pain during her final performance and admitted afterwards that she felt fine.

And while she managed to make it through her dance, Samia failed to beat boxer Luke who won over the judging panel.

Jason Gardiner said: 'Samia, well done for coming out and doing that under such duress.

Fighting through the pain: Samia still took part in the skate-off on Dancing On Ice on Sunday night despite suffering a groin injury which had been coming on all week

Offering his congratulations: Fellow contestant Luke hugs Samia following the skate-off after finding out the judges had opted to save him

'It was very tough for you I know but you can hold your head high with how you've performed this evening but Luke, you've turned a corner. I'm saving Luke.'

Head judge Robin Cousins added: 'Samia... You're a feisty young lady but Luke, it was a knock-out.'

After hearing the result, Samia said: 'I'm kind of glad that tonight has been our last night because we've gone out on a high.'

Rugby player Gareth Thomas, Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, former EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas and boxer Luke will go through to next week's semi-final on Sunday night.

The end of the road: Samia left Dancing On Ice on Sunday night but admitted she was please to leave the show on a high despite going out the week before the semi-final

Almost through: Samia, second from right, was eliminated from Dancing On ice the week before the semi-final in which the remaining four contestants will compete

On to the next round: Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle and her skating partner Daniel Whiston looked delighted to have made it through to the Dancing On Ice semi-final

Relieved: Rugby player celebrates getting through to the next round of the competition by giving his skating partner Robin Johnstone a hug

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