Sean Rice: Last News

Dancing on Ice saved her skiing career.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the sportswoman, 39, revealed that she used the opportunity to appear on the show as "self-investment" to get back to a professional level of skiing after suffering injuries in a horror accident.Chemmy starred on the seventh season of Dancing on Ice in 2012 alongside her professional skating partner, the late Sean Rice.One year prior, the sportswoman sustained serious injuries to her leg following a horror crash that shattered her leg.After the collision at 80mph the star feared that she would never walk again let alone get back to the sport she loved.Detailing her injuries as a result of the crash, Chemmy said that she was "written off" by people in the industry.She said: "I'd been dropped by UK Sport beforehand."And not many people believe that I could get back to the sport that I love."And I really was adamant I wanted to ski race again."You know, people wrote me off," she added.However, the star jumped at the chance to star on the ITV ice-skating show as a way of getting back on to the slopes.Chemmy explained: "That gave me a chance to increase my profile, which helped me get sponsors so I could go on the tour and afford to ski again."So, you know, it was all kind of self-investment."The mother-of-two told how she took her time on the show seriously.She said: "That's almost why I probably didn't enjoy it as much as I would now because I had a goal."I needed to get to a point where I could get back to skiing, there was a purpose with it."I wasn't just a celebrity taking time out of life and having a jolly," she explained.Chemmy added that if she were to appear on the show again now she'd probably have more fun."I was quite serious about

Dancing On Ice star Chemmy Alcott has opened up on the no holds barred advice she received from series winner Matthew Wolfenden after she was eliminated from the competition.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the former ski racer, 39, detailed the words of wisdom she got from Emmerdale star Matthew, 41, who went on to secure the trophy for the series in 2012.When asked how performing on the popular ITV show compared to skiing, Chemmy admitted that she felt out of her element.She said: "You're performing, there's a start to your performance and a start to your race."I was much more comfortable being a ski racer."She went on to explain that she "froze" up after taking to the ice with late partner Sean Rice, after she learnt of the huge viewing figures the show had.Chemmy said: "Whereas with Dancing On Ice, I remember the first time I spaced out there, like, 'There's, you know, over 10 million people tuning in.'"And I just got dry lips, and I froze," she added.The sportswoman told how she didn't have the same problem when she was hurtling down slopes while skiing.She continued: "You don't think about that at all, because you're not doing it for the cameras in skiing."The cameras are there, but you are racing a clock."Your purpose is not entertainment, it's speed," she explained, before adding: "Whereas this show's all about entertaining people tuning in."Chemmy added that she had no idea where the cameras were until after she got eliminated from the show and her co-star Matt gave her some advice.She said: "I didn't even know where the cameras were and I did 10 weeks!"And when I got knocked out, the guy who won it, Matt Wolfenden, said to me, 'Oh, you would have been so much better if you performed to the cameras!'"And I

ITV'sDancing On Ice have paid tribute to late professional skater Sean Rice with a beautiful tribute.

Dancing on Ice star Chemmy Alcott has opened up on the loss of her former ice skating partner Sean Rice following his death last month.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the record-breaking skier, 39, reflected on her relationship with Sean, who she was paired with a decade ago when she competed on the seventh series of the popular ITV show.Speaking about the death of the ice skating pro, Chemmy spoke candidly about the effect Sean had on her life.She said: "It's crazy. I mean, we fell out of contact, but we were a massive part of each other's lives."Chemmy went on to credit Sean with helping her make her return to the Sochi Winter Olympics after she suffered an injury two years before taking part in the ITV show.She went on: "He really, really helped me and he was an incredible healer getting me back to the Olympics."The skier also said that Sean and his wife Jodeyne came to her wedding to alpine ski racer Dougie Crawford, in 2014."And yeah, it was just, I mean, he's only 49," she added.The sportswoman said that she had contacted Sean's wife following his death.She said: "I've reached out to Jodeyne and I've been having a few like chit chats with her, just ready to check in."I still don't know what's happened.

The last photo of former Dancing on Ice professional skater Sean Rice has been revealed to be a selfie with his wife, Jodeyne Higgins, and daughter, Signey. In the sweet snap Sean, Jodeyne and Signey are cuddled up together in front of a lit up Christmas tree as the trio beamed at the camera. Jodeyne edited a festive frame around the picture that read: "Peace joy love, Jodeyne, Signey, Sean".

Former Dancing on Ice skater Sean Rice passed away aged 49 on Friday 14 January, just days before the 2022 season of the hit ITV returned to our screens. Sean is survived by his wife and fellow professional skater, Jodeyne Higgins, whom he shares daughter Signey with. Confirming the tragic news of his death, a spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: "We are all deeply saddened to hear this news.

Dancing On Ice fans have shared their disappointment as a tribute didn't air for one of its former stars who died.

Dancing on Ice star Sean Rice has died aged 49.