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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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He should not have been asked again to be on the show. The celebraties work very hard and they should all start as equals with no one have an advantage. Michael is ahead of the others and his progress will be quicker and will outshine the others and they may feel demoralized because of this.
Posted by: lesley.ayling on Tue Jan 06 11:05PM | Report abusewhy shouldn`t he have another go, they said bonnie langford never flew before but i`m sure I had seen her fly as peter pan!!
Posted by: sharonwilcox on Tue Jan 06 11:13PM | Report abusego for it Michael, you will definately now get my vote what sort of celebrities are you up against, lets hope none of them fall and break bones, wonder what they would say then
Posted by: m.e.harrison on Tue Jan 06 11:14PM | Report abusePoor Michael is so accident prone he'll probably not make it to the end of the show in one piece any way! Give him one last try! Bless him!
Posted by: bellfamilly on Tue Jan 06 11:19PM | Report abuseOf course he should have a chance - did u ever seehis blue peter interview, he was robbed!!!
Posted by: charles.raine on Tue Jan 06 11:22PM | Report abuseI think if he put in all that training, then to have to pull out from injury, he should be given a chance to prove his worth. He may not be that good, but give him the chance...
Posted by: bear7be on Tue Jan 06 11:35PM | Report abuseof course he should, it was not his fault he broke his ankle, and no offence but he was not that good, if he has got better now then good luck to him
Posted by: karen.e.hart on Tue Jan 06 11:45PM | Report abusethe other so stars need to get a grip on reality
Posted by: marybcarty on Tue Jan 06 11:47PM | Report abusesure the guy last year from hollyoaks was he not an ice hockey player if you want to talk about unfair advantages!
Posted by: burn1ie on Wed Jan 07 12:11AM | Report abuseUnfair and should not be taking part!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: marc_di2000 on Wed Jan 07 01:08AM | Report abuse