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Dame Sarah Storey has been forced to pull out of Dancing on Ice just weeks before the first episode.
The Paralympian cyclist and swimmer has released a statement to share her heartbreak at having to pull out of the ITV show.
‘Absolutely gutted to have my Dancing on Ice training interrupted in this way – just as my first routine with @slongchambon was really coming together! ⛸️,’ she began. Alongside the message she shared a photo of her foot in a cast resting in front of a Christmas tree.
Dame Sarah, 47, continued: ‘An awkward stumble and fall with my left foot stuck on the ice sadly led to me fracturing my left ankle.’
‘I’m so fortunate that both Sylvain and Coach @stephenpickavance were by my side and knew exactly what to do and that the medical backup for the show is truly world class. The Head of Medical @sharonmorrisonuk wasted no time in getting me to the very best surgeon so I’m already fixed and home with rehab underway!
‘Whilst I can’t wear my left skating boot in time to take to the ice in January, I’m working with the team at ITV to come up with a plan for what’s next and I’ll always be the biggest cheerleader of the awesome group that is the Class of 2025 ⭐️
‘In the meantime I’ll be fully focused on all the strength and mobility work I need to do to get back to full power and of course back to my bike ahead of next season! My career has seen so many ups and downs with injury and illness, plus returning after two babies, which means I’m well equipped for another comeback 💪🏻
‘Thankfully the surgeon said I have strong bones so otherwise it could have been a lot worse.
I’m so grateful to have had the chance to start learning to skate with the most awesome people (see pics 4-7). I couldn’t have asked for a better professional partner and coaching team around me.
‘So for now my plans might be interrupted….. but you better believe there’s more news to come!’
Her departure leaves Sylvain Longchambon currently without a partner for the 2025 series. It’s yet to be announced who will be replacing Dame Sarah.
Dancing On Ice wrote on their official Instagram page: ‘Everyone at Dancing on Ice and ITV are so sorry that Dame Sarah Storey is no longer able to compete in Dancing on Ice 2025 and we wish her a speedy recovery.’
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