Stephen Lustig-Webb has been forced to withdraw from next year's Dancing On Ice after sustaining an injury during training.
The 52-year-old was due to be one of the famous faces taking to the rink after Christmas when the hit ITV skating show returns to screens.
However, the show's official X account (formerly Twitter) has shared a statement, which reads: "Stephen Lustig-Webb has to withdraw from this year’s show due an injury he sustained to his ankle during training.
"He is still very much a part of the our DOI family and we will be helping to support Stephen. We wish him well with his recovery."
Former Gogglebox star Stephen had previously opened up to OK! about preparing to train for the show, joking that he had "no rhythm".
Speaking at the Pride of Britain Awards earlier this month, Stephen said: "I start training tomorrow. I'm already two espresso martinis in, I'm stopping now, two was enough!"
He was announced as part of the cast during an appearance on Lorraine, where he had said: "The last time I was on the ice, I think I was 14, so almost 40 years ago.
"I have been back on the ice since just for a quick spin around, I didn't fall over, so that was a good thing! I’ve got a new appreciation for skating.
"I can see how truly difficult it is. From the comfort of my sofa, I was probably a little too judgey. I didn’t realise how hard it is!"
Please check back regularly for the latest on this developing story as it is updated in real time here.
From inside celeb homes to weddings, fashion and beauty, get the latest on the stories that matter to you by following OK! every time you see our name.
- Follow OK! on Instagram – CLICK HERE
- Join our 2m followers on Facebook – CLICK HERE
- View exclusive inside homes, weddings and BTS photoshoots on YouTube – CLICK HERE
- Follow OK! on TikTok – CLICK HERE
- Download our free OK! app to get priority access to our content – celebrities at home, star-studded weddings, BTS photoshoots, fashion and breaking celebrity news – CLICK HERE for Apple and CLICK HERE for Android
Source: Read Full Article
