Dancing On Ice contestant Rufus Hound caused controversy on Sunday night's show after claims he was 'making it about politics'.
The comedian took to the ice to perform a fun, high energy routine with his professional partner Robin as the first show of the series aired.
After coming off the ice, Hound received a 'golden ticket' - a new element of the show which will see a celebrity and their partner go straight through to the next week - as the judges praised his performace.
Host Phillip Schofield asked Rufus how he felt on winning the free pass and if he ever imagined being stood on ice, crying over a golden ticket.The 41-year-old replied: "Mate, we live in a world where the people we elect don't want to feed hungry children."This (routine).
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