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Dancing on Ice's most dangerous stunts - headbangers, grisly injuries and hospital dash
ITV’s Dancing on Ice is often regarded as one of the most dangerous shows on Television.Over the years, several celebrities have taken to the ice and performed some of the most daring lifts and gravity-defying stunts.On many occasions, these jaw-dropping lifts were perfectly executed, however, there were several times when they didn’t go according to plan and resulted in terrible accidents.While some celebrities came away with a simple scratch, others have ended up bloodied and bruised, forcing them to take a trip to the hospital.Here’s a look back at some of the most dangerous stunts performed on the ice.The Scorpion Kick is a risky move that involves a skater arching their back and kicking up their leg.Back in 2012, actress Jennifer Ellison attempted the move while dancing with partner Dan Whiston.In what was described as one of the most gruesome moves from the entire series, the former glamour model raised her leg so high that the bottom of her skate pierced the top of her head.Although she had sliced her head open and blood was pouring out, the Brookside actress continued her routine and received her highest score of the show at the point.Celebrity contestants have attempted countless nail-biting moves over the years, but Perri Kiely arguably executed one of the scariest of all.The Diversity member made history in the 2020 finale when he defied the odds and performed a gravity defying backflip while skating – the first the show had ever seen.Alongside pro partner Vanessa Bauer and a team of pro dancers in the background, Perri zoomed across the rink, picking up speed before backflipping mid-skate.The dancer left viewers with their hearts in their mouths, but successfully landed the jump and received a perfect 40.The
