A DANCING On Ice pairing have been forced to pull out of the ITV series completely just hours before the next live show.
Fans were left devastated at the reveal, made on the programme’s page on X, due to an “injury during rehearsals.”
Now Josh Jones, 32, and Tippy Packard, 29, will play no further part in the Dancing On Ice 2025 series.
The full statement on their withdrawal read: “Josh Jones sustained an injury during rehearsals and has had to withdraw from Dancing On Ice.
“Josh and Tippy’s partnership will be greatly missed.
“We will be helping to support Josh and wish him well in his recovery.”
The duo skated to Scissor Sisters track I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ last week, with a combined score of 20.5.
This meant they progressed to tonight’s Movie Week instalment, but will sadly no longer feature.
One fan was quick to remark on the post on X: “Speedy recovery Josh, bring back @chelseehealey.”
Another wrote: “Bring back Chelsee then.”
A third then quizzed: “Does this mean no skate off/elimination tonight?”
One appeared to lack sympathy and added: “God another one bites the dust getting ridiculous.”
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They even threatened to call broadcasting watchdog Ofcom after the shock elimination – with some going as far as to brand the result a “fix.”
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Comedian Josh’s spot on the show was revealed in October.
Yet he admitted he was a complete novice when it came to ice skating.
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Here’s who has left the show so far:
Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton – couple were sixth to be booted off
Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford – EastEnders star loses out in the skate-off
Chris Taylor and Robin Johnstone – after Robin replaced injured pro Vanessa Bauer, the couple were the first to be eliminated after the return of the skate-off
Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden – third to be voted off
Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield – second pairing to be voted off
Josh Jones and Tippy Packard – quits show after injury during rehearsals
Chelsee Healey and Andy Buchanan – first to be eliminated
Sarah Storey revealed she had quit on December 6, 2024. The Paralympian was partnered with Sylvain Longchambon.
The stand-up comedian from Manchester was announced on radio station Gaydio yet quipped: “I can’t skate at all!”
He then told listeners: “I’ve not got any skating experience whatsoever.
“I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good.
“I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren’t together now.
“My dancing isn’t great either, for a gay man I have no rhythm, I struggle to clap along to a beat so this will be fun.”
Josh confirmed his spot over on Instagram, telling his followers: “Dancing on Ice is no laughing matter!”
DOI judge Oti Mabuse was one of the first to reach out from the series, writing: “This is great, welcome Josh! Can’t wait to see this!”
Dancing On Ice was his first reality TV stint – but Josh has appeared on a number of panel shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats on E4, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club and Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility on ITV2.
