Dan Whiston: Last News

The Dancing On Ice final is much-awaited after the ITV show was dropped from the TV schedule last week to make room for the football. Now, fans can rejoice as it's getting under way on Sunday 27 March, and Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston tells OK! it's going to be "a right humdinger." The show recently received backlash from some fans, who claimed the extra week was an "unfair advantage," but Dan said that just isn't the case.

Dancing on Ice is set to shake up the usual scheduling for this year’s final as The Vivienne, Joey Essex and Nile Wilson battle it out for the crown. With this year’s finale just days away, the lucky stars are gearing up to take to the ice for the final time and wow judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.

DANCING on Ice guest star Mr Blobby wreaked havoc on last night's live show - but behind the scenes the 90s telly icon was even worse. The googly-eyed 1990s comedy creature, who famously starred in Noel's House Party, burst into the arena to help plug the show's competition. After a special introduction from hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, he immediately fell into the judging panel, leaving Ashley stunned, before kissing each of the judges.

DANCING ON ICE star, Siva Kaneswaran has been left "gutted" after he was forced to pull out of tonight's show. The Wanted star was struck down with a "bug", forcing him out of this evening's show. Siva, 34, said: "I'm gutted that I won't be performing this weekend but I picked up a bug earlier in the week which I haven’t been able to shake so I need to rest and get myself better.

DANCING On Ice's Darren Harriott delivered an eye-popping performance last weekend, whipping off his kecks to reveal gold hotpants. While the fun move went all right on the night, it was a different story in rehearsal.

Dancing On Ice star Sylvain Longchambon was rushed to hospital after an accident on the rink resulted in him splitting his chin.

DANCING On Ice host Holly Willoughby had a hair-raising experience last week after she was evacuated from the studio with rollers still in her blonde locks. The entire cast of the celebrity ITV show was forced to flee the building in a fire scare. Speaking exclusively to the Sun, the show's creative director Dan Whiston explained: "Last weekend, the entire Dancing on Ice cast, production and crew had to evacuate the studio after a fire alarm went off.

DANCING on Ice star Sylvain Longchambon was rushed to hospital after smashing his face on the ice. The pro skater split his chin open during training with his partner Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher.

DANCING On Ice star Vanessa Bauer was forced to chop off her hair seconds before skating in last night's launch show to avoid a horror accident in the opening routine. The German pro, who is partnered with ex-Towie star Joey Essex, nearly got her long hair tangled in fellow pro Sylvain Longchambon's skate while doing a daring move in rehearsals.

DANCING on Ice bosses are going all out to pull off the greatest ever final ever on Sunday night, Dan Whiston has revealed. The show's associate creative director has been working non-stop with the remaining three celebs - Brendan Cole, Kimberly Wyatt and Regan Gascoigne - to get them ready for series closer.

Dancing on Ice viewers have alleged the ITV show is "fixed" after a camera "switched positions" at the same time Brendan Cole "stumbled" during the dramatic semi-final episode.Brendan joined his fellow celebrity contestants Kimberly Wyatt, Regan Gascoigne, Connor Ball and Kye Whyte to take part in a group skate to Camila Cabello's Don't Go Yet.The famous five all performed completely solo sections for the first time within the uptempo routine.After Brendan appeared to stumble during the dance, which was led by former pro Dan Whiston, fans spotted that the camera appeared to quickly pan away.Kimberly came first place and received top marks for her solo skate from the ice panel, Regan finished up second, Connor was third, Brendan came fourth and Kye was fifth.Head judge Chris told how former Strictly pro Brendan was in fourth position, with just two out of five possible five points due to his stumble.But fans were left baffled by Brendan's position on the scoreboard and were quick to call shenanigans on the semi-final.Another tweeted: "Brendan fell and they moved the camera away so the audience didn’t see, but yeah, it’s not a total fix."A third asked: "Why didn’t Brendan come last when he messed up? Not fair!"A fourth insisted the results were staged, saying: "Ffs fix fix fix and I'LL say it again FIX." However some people thought Brendan should have finished up last.One confused viewer said: "So mean to put Kye 5th when Brendan fell over."A second social media user asked: "Did Brendan just fall over on that group skate? The camera panned away quickly though as though trying to disguise it.

Dancing On Ice tensions were at an all time high on Sunday 13 March evening as the five remaining couples came head to head in the semi-finals.The jam-packed ITV show started off on a rocky note as Phillip Schofield was left presenting the show on his own after his co-host Holly Willoughby pulled out hours before as she tested positive with Covid-19. Luckily, he pulled out of the bag and went on without a hitch, while Dancing On Ice's Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston performed a stunning routine in the opening number.The popular programme had everything from Brendan Cole's unfortunate fall on the ice during his solo routine to a double elimination, which saw Connor Ball and Kye Whyte leaving the rink with their professional partners. And the emotional revelations before each couple's routine left many in tears, including judge Oti Mabuse.

ITV competition sees the celebrity lineup take to the ice each week with jaw-dropping performances, and tonight (Sunday, March 13) was no different. Among this year’s contestants are the likes of Love Island star Liberty Poole, Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens. After a lively group routine to Camila Cabello's 'Don't Go Yet' led by former pro Dan Whiston, Phillip Schofield – who was hosting alone after Holly Willoughby tested positive for Covid-19 earlier today – then welcomed the final five on to the ice for a solo skating challenge.

As we head towards the Dancing On Ice final with just a couple of weeks to go, the competition is most definitely heating up. "Last night was almost like a final show with the standard so high, and it's great to see that so many people are enjoying it," Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston tells OK! The recent show, which was Torvill and Dean week, saw perfect scores of 40 for three of the stars, and a tense skate-off between Stef Reid and her partner Andy Buchanan, and Kye Whyte and his pro partner Tippy Packard.

Dancing On Ice's Dan Whiston has revealed that Sally Dynevor sent him a moving text after she was eliminated from the competition. The Corrie star, 58, got her marching orders after ending up in the bottom two on Sunday night's (February 27) show, and graciously told hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby that she thought it was her "time to go".

Props week on ITV's Dancing On Ice saw the first four tens of the series going to Brendan Cole for a beautiful routine in the rain with partner Vanessa.The couple wowed judges, as did the other contestants as they integrated "dangerous" props into their skating routines. Unfortunately for Corrie icon Sally Dynevor it was her time to go home as she and partner Matt Evers were voted off after a tense skate against BMX racer Kye Whyte and his partner Tippy Packard. Here, OK!'s columnist and Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston gives the inside scoop on a "crackers" week that saw "more work than ever," going into the complex routines.

This week was a stressful one on Dancing On Ice, according to Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston. Due to the heavy winds from Storm Eunice, rehearsals had to cease with everything still unfinished on Saturday, one day before the live show. "On Sunday morning everyone was stressed to the max because they hadn't had their normal rehearsal time," Dan shared.

Dancing on Ice was all about 'respect'.The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 45, was forced to choose another skating partner for the upcoming weekend of skating after Vanessa Bauer, 25, tested positive for Covid-19.Speaking about his decision to choose a male partner on Thursday's Loose Women, Brendan shared: "Vanessa had a positive test and has to isolate this week. It would have been disrespectful to Vanessa to dance with another girl.

Dancing on Ice viewers have voiced their annoyance at Happy Mondays star Bez still being on the programme after celebs with higher judges' scores were voted off.One social networker fumed on Twitter: "Can I say what a joke the show has become. Its meant to wb about talent , and clearly bez has no ice skating talent and he's there for entertainment.

Dancing on Ice training, as they get prepared for the weekend.Brendan asked to be partnered with professional skater Brendyn after his professional skating partner Vanessa Bauer was forced to pull out of the show this weekend after testing positive for Covid. The former Strictly Come Dancing star has been given extended rehearsal time to build a rapport with his new partner, Brendyn.In an interview with The Sun, the show's creative director Dan Whiston said: "I've spent extra time with Brendan and Brendyn, we've extended rehearsal sessions because it's really hard for them to suddenly start a brand new skating relationship, they don't know each other on the ice and how they work but they've gelled really well."He added: "So far they have been struggling with the 'sliding lunge'.

DANCING On Ice's Brendan Cole and new partner Brendyn Hatfield have been working around the clock in gruelling rehearsals to be ready for Sunday night's show. The pair have had just days to strike up chemistry after Brendan's pro partner Vanessa Bauer contracted coronavirus.