Dancing on Ice has been helping Joe-Warren Plant cope with his agonising break-up. The 18-year-old confessed training had been the "hardest experience of his life" and admitted he had "driven himself crazy" wanting to win.
But it has been a welcome distraction from his relationship woes - having split up with his long-term girlfriend before the series had even begun.
The soap actor, who is famous for playing schoolboy Jacob Gallagher on Emmerdale, reportedly split from Nicole Hadlow after a series of fiery rows.
Joe was said to be desperate to win her back and hoped spending time together over Christmas could salvage the relationship - but it wasn't to be.
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