Comedian Josh Jones and pro partner Tippy Packard have been forced to withdraw from this year's Dancing On Ice after he suffered an injury during rehearsals.
The announcement - just hours before tonight's next live show - leaves nine celebrities in the competition following Chelsee Healey's elimination last week.
A statement on the show's official X account 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."
ITV has yet to confirm whether a standby replacement for Jones will be introduced to the competition next week or if the show will proceed as planned with one fewer contestant in the ranks.
Dancing On Ice continues tonight at 6.25pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Neil Wilkes
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