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Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Brianne Delcourt and Matt Lapinskas get up close and personal to launch Dancing On Ice spin-off tour

Something to tell us? Brianne Delcourt and Matt Lapinskas get up close and personal to launch Dancing On Ice spin-off tour

PUBLISHED: 14:55, 12 March 2013 | UPDATED: 15:22, 12 March 2013

He may have lost out on the Dancing On Ice trophy but Matt Lapinskas certainly looked like he was a winner in the romance stakes on Tuesday afternoon.

Obviously still giddy from his time in the show, during which the former EastEnders' star relationship disintegrated, Matt and Brianne were seen in a series of passionate embraces as they helped launch the famous Celebrities On Ice tour.

Fans will remember blonde professional skater Brianne having a streamy romance with Coronation Street star Danny Young on the 2010 spin-off tour - they later split.

What goes on tour... Matt Lapinskas and Brianne Delcourt pose up at the launch - both are now single after former EastEnder Matt split from Shona McGarty

Although the pair were just posing up for the cameras onlookers couldn't help observe Matt, 24, and Brianne, 32, being overly tactile with each other - ahead of going away together on tour.

For newly single runner-up Matt, who said his relationship with ex Shobna McGarty was stronger than ever before he started the ITV reality show, looked in his element at the UK tour launch at Ice Bar in central London.

His is not the only relationship to end this series, winner Beth Tweddle, who is also going on the nine arena tour, split from her long-term love financial adviser Steven Cryer.

Something to tell us? After the final Matt and Brianne shunned the group celebrations and went back to their hotel for pizza

Rumours surround the relationship of Matt and Brianne - who at 32 is eight years his junior

The Olympian later announced she has no plans to compete in the European Championships and is still undecided about Rio 2016 as at 27, Beth is already older than other gymnasts.

Hosted by Christopher Biggins and starring celebrity skaters: former England rugby captain Kyran Bracken, the Chico, Eastenders' Matt, Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas, Olympic bronze medalist Beth Tweddle, and the world renowned International Ice Stars.

The tour will also feature Sugababe Heidi Range, X Factor’s Ruth Lorenzo and other surprise guests.

Signed! Beth Tweddle and her partner Dan are also competing on the gruelling seven arena tour

Ready to skate! Beth Tweddle and Gareth Thomas have signed up for the spin off tour, although rugby ace Gareth kept his trainers on for the launch

The guys...: Just when you thought you had seen the end of Chico - the X Factor drop out is back

A spokesman said: 'This electrifying tour brings you a mix of the very best ice skating professionals courtesy of the world renowned International Ice Stars, some very familiar professional ice skaters and of course the final and main ingredient: The Celebrities.

'Mix them all together with live music, brand new choreography and we have a family packed evening with spectacular skating, death defying aerial acrobats, juggling, circus tricks, singing, audience participation and laughter in abundance for the whole family to enjoy.'

Dancing On Ice is fast getting a reputation for ruining relationships and Shona and Matt's split is one of many - it is not even the first of this year's show.

Here come the girls! Ruth Lorenzo, Beth Tweddle, Brianne Delcourt and Jenna Harrison launch the spin off tour

Beth even has a special Olympic skating tunic made up ready for the tour

Keeping warm! Beth and Dan get cosy... perhaps to distract from the other celebrities who were getting cosy

Coronation Street actress Samia Ghardie split from actor Will Thorpe after she became close to her skating partner - Frenchman Sylvain Longchambon.

He in turn split from Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe - who he met on the show.

Olympian Beth Tweddle left her lover Steve Cryer this series.

Coronation Street star Danny Young had a brief affair with Brianne during the Dancing On Ice tour in 2010, they later split.

Closer than ever! Matt and Brianne have made no attempt to hide thier blossoming friendship

Judge Karen Barker also split from her husband Stephen Pickavance and began a relationship with host Christopher Dean.

But fans will remember it was footballer David Seaman who kick started the 'love curse' after leaving his wife Debbie for pro-skater Frankie Poultney - the pair got close during rehearsals for the skating tour.

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

Monday, 4 March 2013

EastEnders' Shona McGarty heads out with Jaqueline Jossa after split with Matt Laplinskas

'So happy with life at this moment!': EastEnders' Shona McGarty heads out with Jaqueline Jossa after split with Matt Laplinskas

By EMILY SHERIDAN and HANNA FLINT

PUBLISHED: 01:56, 4 March 2013 | UPDATED: 13:38, 4 March 2013

While her ex-boyfriend Matt Laplinskas prepared for the Dancing On Ice semi-finals on Saturday night, Shona McGarty enjoyed a night on the town.

Accompanied by some of her female EastEnders castmates, the newly single actress declared on Twitter that she was 'so happy with life at this moment!'

Shona denies that the close relationship between Matt and his dance partner Brianne Delcourt - who describes him as her 'little angel' - has anything to do with the end of their relationship.

Girls' night: Jacqueline, Shona McGarty and Hetti Bywater in a Twitter photo

'Little Angel': Brianne Delcourt claims she and dance partner Matt are just friends

The figure skater made the comment after The Sun reported that Matt had been dumped by his EastEnders girlfriend of nearly two years.

She said: 'Matt and I have become best friends …end of!!!!(sic)'

'He’s been my little angel throughout some tough times!' Brianne tweeted.

The Canadian 32-year old has also split from boyfriend Danny Young, who she met on the skating competition in 2010.

Swapping the East End for central London, the actress who plays Whitney Dean and Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning) arrived at Cafe De Paris in Piccadilly.

Jacqueline led the glamour in a tight red dress while Shone opted for a white and black polka dot, strapless dress.

Khali Best (Dexter Hartman), David Witts (Joey Branning) and Hetti Bywater (Lucy Beale) were also in attendance.

Lady in red: EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa arrives at Cafe De Paris in London on Saturday night

Good friends: Jacqueline was joined by co-star David Witts, who plays her on-screen lover Joey Branning

While Jacqueline, 20, was in high spirits as she larked with paparazzi outside the club, for obvious reasons Shona kept a low-profile.

She only posted a photo to Twitter with her female co-stars, captioning it: 'Me n ma girls at Cafe de Paris!! Big night... So happy with life at the moment!!'

The following day, the actress tweeted a denial that jealousy over Matt's DOI partner Brianne had anything to do with it: 'The headlines are NOT true!! As if I'd let @BrianneTV do that!! X mwah! Much love!! ;).

'Thanx 4 support guys! Yes its true Matt and I have split but it has NOTHING 2 do with Brianne. Clear head and new beginnings! Mwah xx.'

Friendly colleagues: Jacqueline and David share a joke with EastEnders newcomer Khali Best

Over: Matt and Shona ended their relationship over weeks of rumoured arguing between the two

Just friends? Matt and Brianne held hands as they enter the bar in Elstree Studios after the show

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

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