Dancing On Ice’s Chris Taylor took a tumble with his new partner during Sunday’s show after pro partner Vanessa Bauer was forced to quit the compeтιтion.

The Love Island star, 34, admitted he had ‘never been so stressed’ after teaming up with Robin Johnstone just 24-hours before his Pokemon themed performance.

Chris and Robin both lost their footing and slipped before clambering back onto their skates to finish their routine. 

Despite the judges praising the reality star for managing to quickly adapt to a new partner, Chris was gutted and he received a score of 28.5 out of 40. 

Earlier in the show Chris cried that he’d ‘learned so much’ from Vanessa when she revealed doctors had informed her she had torn a ligament in her leg and had no choice to withdraw.

Speaking backstage an emotional she told him: ‘We’ve been together since October and its been amazing’ before sharing a hug.

Dancing On Ice ‘s Chris Taylor took a tumble with his new partner during Sunday’s show after pro partner Vanessa Bauer was forced to quit the compeтιтion 

The Love Island star, 34, admitted he had ‘never been so stressed’ after teaming up with Robin Johnstone just 24-hours before his Pokemon themed performance (Vanessa watched from the audience) 

Vanessa had not previously shared much detail about her injury which she sustained ‘backstage’ last week.

Sharing the news in a video posted on Instagram she said: ‘I’m here today with rather upsetting news. I am unfortunately not going to be able to continue on Dancing on Ice with Chris.

‘That’s really upsetting for me. I have trained Chris since October last year and it is always such an amazing achievement for myself to see someone else progress so much in a skill they’ve never done before.

‘So it’s been really rewarding for me to watch this whole journey for Chris [and] the way he’s got better week since October and also since the live shows started.’

She then went on to explain what had happened and how she was having to put her health first.

Vanessa continued: ‘I unfortunately had a little accident backstage last week on Dancing on Ice just before the live show on Sunday.

‘And I didn’t realise how bad it was then, but we did an MRI and it turned out that I have a completely torn ligament, grade three sprain injury and a major grade two sprain injury.

‘I shouldn’t be skating on an injury like that and so I’m taking all of the advice from the medical professionals here, I am in very good hands.’ 

Chris and Robin both lost their footing and slipped before clambering back onto their skates to finish their routine

Despite the judges praising the reality star for managing to quickly adapt to a new partner, Chris was gutted and he received a score of 28.5 out of 40

Vanessa had not previously shared much detail about her injury which she sustained ‘backstage’ last week 

Dancing On Ice week 3 leaderboard 

Dan Edgar and Vanessa James – 35.0  

Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty – 34.0

Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt -34.0 

Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton -31.0

Sam Aston and Molly Lanaghan – 29.0 

Chris Taylor and Vanessa Bauer   – 28.5

Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden – 21.5 – eliminated 

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Revealing she would be undergoing rehab for her injury, Vanessa added: ‘My pain threshold, I don’t trust it, I have been skating this whole week with a lot of pain but I just didn’t realise that it was such a significant injury so I didn’t voice my pain.

‘It just goes to show that you should listen to your body and try to tune into your body a lot.

‘I don’t want this injury that is already bad to get even worse and so the one sensible decision is to step away, do rehab, focus on my health – I guess mental health as well – because it’s really bad that I have to leave.

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‘But I’m excited to get better and to get back to skating properly every single day.’

Vanessa added in the caption: ‘Thank you so much for your support this season and over the past 8 years!

‘There is so much really exciting stuff happening year and I’m looking forward to being properly healed for it! I’ll be there supporting you every step along the way’

Vanessa was flood by support by her co-stars and celebrity skating partner Chris who re-shared her video on his Instagram Stories and added: ‘While I’m here, let me tell you something about this woman.

‘She is hands down the most committed, determined and inspirational woman I have ever met. She gives everything 2000% and it’s been an honour to be taught by her.

‘Very, very sad we don’t get to finish this together, but you’ve got an annoying brother for life now.’

Meanwhile Ferne McCan penned: ‘Oh darling, devastating news for you. Health comes first. Wishing you a speedy recovery’.

Vanessa and Chris found themselves scoring an impressive 24 points last week during the live show as they skated to ‘I’m Just Ken’ from the hit Barbie movie. 

Vanessa is not the only star to have to pull out of the 2025 series of the ITV show after celebrity Josh Jones was forced to quit due to injury as well. 

It was revealed the Mancunian comedian, 32, had sustained an injury meaning he and his professional partner Tippy Packard could not carry on competing.

Vanessa was flood by support by her co-stars and celebrity skating partner Chris who re-shared her video on his Instagram Stories alongside a sweet message 

Meanwhile Ferne McCan penned: ‘Oh darling, devastating news for you. Health comes first. Wishing you a speedy recovery’

Vanessa is not the only star to have to pull out of the 2025 series of the ITV show after celebrity Josh Jones was forced to quit due to injury as well (pictured with his professional partner Tippy Packard)

Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern during the Movie Week show, Josh revealed the accident happened during training.

He said: ‘We were skating and then I went over on my ankle and then kind of twisted it.’ 

Ever the funnyman, he then added: ‘I’m annoyed cos I’ve got a coldsore aswell, so I’ve got a lump on my lip and my ankle, which is not great!’

He went on to thank the viewers for keeping him in joking that they had great taste. 

The news Josh would no longer be part of the show was shared by Dancing On Ice’s social media accounts, in a statement which read: ‘Josh Jones sustained an injury during rehearsals and has had to withdraw from Dancing On Ice.

‘Josh and Tippy’s partnership will be greatly missed. We will be helping to support Josh and wish him well in his recovery.’

DANCING ON ICE 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

FERNE MCCANN 

AGE: 34

PROFESSION: Reality TV star 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited, it’s going to be a huge challenge but I’m excited for the glitz and glamour of the show.’

SIR STEVE REDRGAVE

AGE: 62

PROFESSION: Former Olympic rower 

WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘It’s like going back to being an athlete again, I’ve been competing most of my life.’

CHARLIE BROOKS 

AGE: 43

PROFESSION: Soap star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve skated when I was a kid and with mulled wine at Christmas. Until I get on the ice I have no idea how I’m going to be. I’m not that strong.’

 

 ANTON FERDINAND

 AGE: 39

PROFESSION: Footballer and pundit

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: Dancing On Ice will give me that focus but I’m also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts.’

 

 CHRIS TAYLOR

Age: 34

PROFESSION: Reality star

 WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I’ve not even started stretching yet, I need to.’

 

CHELSEE HEALEY 

 AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Actress

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m ready, I’m good to go, let’s go! I’ve got a bit of rhythm but skating on ice is completely different, I’m excited. 

MOLLIE PEARCE 

 AGE: 22

PROFESSION: Reality TV star and model

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I’m ready for the challenge.’

SAM ASTON 

AGE: 31 

PROFESSION: Soap star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘Anyone at work who I’ve spoken to has done it have all kind of the same thing that it is a great experience and it is really hard, and it’s tiring and tough but it is brilliant as well.’

JOSH JONES

AGE: 31

PROFESSION: Comedian 

WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘I’ve not got any skating experience whatsoever, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good, I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren’t together now.’

 

 MICHAELA STRACHAN 

 

 AGE: 58

PROFESSION: Television presenter

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It’s going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on ice was 14 years ago, because I trained as a dancer, I’ve got a bit of balance, but I have no idea whether I’m going to be good.’

 

DAN EDGAR 

AGE: 34

PROFESSION: TOWIE star

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real.’

 

DAME SARAH STOREY 

AGE: 46

PROFESSION: Paralympian 

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport.’