Dancing On Ice contestant Claire Sweeney was left red-faced as she prepared to perform for the first time during this year’s series on Sunday.
Actress Claire, 52, took to the ice this week with her professional partner Colin Grafton, 32, with the pair skating to the song Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler.
But the Coronation Street star ran into some trouble during rehearsals as she took a tumble and crashed to the ground.
While she wasn’t injured as a result of her fall, she didn’t escape completely unscathed – her leggings ripped leaving her behind on show.
After her fall, Claire was seen practicing with judge Christopher Dean as she span around with her hands on his shoulders, as his fellow panellist Jayne Torvill watched her technique.
Dancing On Ice contestant Claire Sweeney was left red-faced as she prepared to perform for the first time during this year’s series on Sunday
The Coronation Street star ran into some trouble during rehearsals as she took a tumble and crashed to the ground
However, unbeknown to Claire, her blue leggings had ripped after her mishap, leaving her backside exposed
Addressing the incident in a piece to camera, Claire said: ‘I’ve been skating around the with my bum hanging out with Torvill and Dean and no one told me!’
Meanwhile, Claire found herself the butt of one of host Stephen Mulhern’s jokes during the show.
The screen star looked stunning for her performance as she dressed in a racy Roman toga.
Her costume left plenty of leg on show as it featured a side split, with the dress having a plunging neckline.
Figure skater Colin showed off his toned arms as he dressed in a sparkling golden costume to compliment Claire’s.
Claire was seen arriving on the ice on a huge chariot which was pulled by two shirtless musclebound men.
And presenter Stephen made light of the situation as he issued Claire a yellow parking ticket and a fine for leaving it on the ice at the end of her performance.
While she wasn’t injured as a result of her fall, she didn’t escape completely unscathed – her leggings ripped leaving her behind on show
Claire looked stunning for her performance as she dressed in a racy Roman toga while her pro partner Colin Grafton showed off his toned arms as he dressed in a sparkling golden costume
Claire was seen arriving on the ice on a huge chariot which was pulled by two shirtless musclebound men
Claire found herself the butt of one of host Stephen Mulhern’s jokes during the show after he invaded the chariot
Stephen made light of the situation as he issued Claire a yellow parking ticket and a fine for leaving it on the ice at the end of her performance
Ricky Hatton was voted off Dancing On Ice later in the show.
The former boxer was ‘gutted’ to be the first celebrity axed from the 2024 series after he and partner Robin Johnstone – who first performed last week – faced this week’s bottom-placed skater Lou Sanders and her partner Brendyn Hatfield in the dreaded skate-off.
Speaking after the vote in which he failed to impress the judges, Ricky said: ‘I’m gutted to be going home, I’ve tried to be a winner in all my life and everything I’ve done – it’s been a while since I saw the second round.
‘I think I will carry on skating, I may have gone out in the first round but I’ve had a great time and met some wonderful friends.
‘I’d like to thank Robin and the coaches for their hard work and even though I’m going home in the first round, I’ll be going home happy.’
All four judges opted to save Lou and Brendyn.
Ashley Banjo said: ‘Both of you levelled up not even once but probably two levels from your original skate so both of you should be proud, especially you Ricky. But based on the content and the skating, I’ll save Lou and Brendan.’
Oti Mabuse added: ‘My vote is going to the strongest skate, the one with the most content.’
Christopher Dean said: ‘Ricky, far more content and feeling but it is about the skating so tonight I’m saving Lou and Brendyn.’
Ricky Hatton was voted off Dancing On Ice after the former boxer and his professional partner Robin Johnstone ended up in the skate-off
Speaking after the vote, Ricky said: ‘I’m gutted to be going home, I’ve tried to be a winner in all my life and everything I’ve done – it’s been a while since I saw the second round’
This week’s head judge, Jayne Torvill, confirmed she’d have also opted to send home Ricky and Robin.
She said: ‘I would have saved Lou and Brendyn because it was a much better performance.’
While the first two weeks of the show had seen the couples split into two groups of six, next Sunday will see all 11 remaining pairs take to the ice for Movie Week.
Dancing On Ice continues on Sunday 28 January at 6.20pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE 2024 CONTESTANTS
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Former pro boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink’
HANNAH SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing’
GREG RUTHERFORD
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Athlete
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I like a challenge and I needed a reason to go out and do stuff again and here we are. I want to perform something that’s never been done before, that’s my aim.’
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
AGE: 59
PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKI JUMPER
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!’
RICKY NORWOOD
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: EastEnders star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘It’s come at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals as yet, I’ve just had some physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’
RYAN THOMAS
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Corrie star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Everyone keeps asking me, “are you doing it?” I’ve told everyone!’
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AGE: 52
PROFESSION: ACTRESS
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am stepping into the unknown here. I don’t know how I will feel. But I am very excited.’
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I would definitely say that I’m an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them’
MILES NAZAIRE
AGE: 27
PROFESSION: REALITY STAR
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance but it’s usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’
LOU SANDERS
AGE: 37
PROFESSION: COMEDIAN
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells.’
ADELE ROBERTS
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ”bricking it on ice” for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away’
ROXY SHAHIDI
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: Emmerdale star
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t ice-skate. I haven’t really said anything to anyone but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’