Billie Shepherd forced to quit Dancing On Ice after fall during rehearsals

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direct to your inboxDancing On Ice’s Billie Shepherd has been forced to quit the competition after an accident in rehearsals.The former The Only Way Is Essex star has had to stand down after suffering a bump to the head in a fall.After bumping her head Billie, 31, suffered moderate concussion.She must leave the competition after also missing last weekend’s show after the death of her gran.Under competition rules only one week out of training is permitted on the ITV show.An ITV spokesperson said: “During rehearsals for this week’s show, Billie Shepherd has had a fall."Taking the expert advice of the Dancing On Ice medical team, she sadly cannot perform this weekend and will therefore now withdraw from the competition."We wish Billie well as.