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The brand new series of Dancing On Ice has been hit by controversy before it even reaches our screens.
The other dancers feel that GMTV's Michael Underwood has an unfair advantage as this will be the third time he has trained to take part in the show, reports The Sun.
Michael trained as a reserve for the 2007 series and then last year trained again when he was confirmed to take part in the show. However, he was forced to pull out after breaking his ankle during training so is being given another chance this year.
A Dancing On Ice source told The Sun: "Other stars are furious that while they were learning basics like starting and stopping, Michael was probably practising the headbanger. It's unfair and they told him they think so."
Michael has responded to the claims and said: "Yes, I can see why people say that. In some ways it's an advantage - but breaking your leg isn't. It takes a long time to get over that."
Do you think Michael should be allowed a third chance on the show - or is it unfair to the other skaters? Let us know what you think...
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What are the other dancers worried about? Michael does deserve a chance to be on the show just like they are getting. I dont recall it saying that he actually went and broke his own ankle! Its a competition yes but its also entertainment! The dancers should go out and ENTERTAIN us and have some fun while at it...
Posted by: mpuku on Tue Jan 06 01:58PM | Report abuseUNFAIR UNFAIR UNFAIR UNFAIR ultimately though, who gives a shit? pointless pointless waste of time
Posted by: erasamusxanadu on Tue Jan 06 01:58PM | Report abusewhy not they shld put themselves in his shoe would u like to practice and not perform. Go Michael will be watching and pls win
Posted by: sarah1ke on Tue Jan 06 01:58PM | Report abuseUNFAIR UNFAIR UNFAIR UNFAIR ultimately though, who gives a shit? pointless pointless waste of time
Posted by: erasamusxanadu on Tue Jan 06 01:58PM | Report abusewho gives a damm not me
Posted by: finnualashields on Tue Jan 06 01:58PM | Report abuseYes why why why not. People should not get fussy over petty things. There are better things to be fussy about, after all its just dancing to intertain us viewers. Michael go for it.
Posted by: sruguva on Tue Jan 06 01:58PM | Report abuseGosh they must be desperate to publicise this series if this is the spin..... does not bode well if they are stooping to this level......
Posted by: c.kelly_busybees on Tue Jan 06 01:58PM | Report abusei,ll lose sleep tonight now.... wat ever shall i do... woah is me !!
Posted by: bagnall26 on Tue Jan 06 01:59PM | Report abuseAt least they're getting paid for being crap at something. Most people'd be on the dole queue for being crap.
Posted by: jonathantennet on Tue Jan 06 01:59PM | Report abuselet him have another go, after all bonnie langford was an experienced dancer & that helped her loads. come on michael. do your best.
Posted by: lynnbennett55 on Tue Jan 06 01:59PM | Report abuse