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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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seriously who cares? lol
Posted by: cara.dowe on Mon Jan 12 11:54PM | Report abuseforget this ~ THE problem was Todd Carty, he WOBBLED off when the public vote saved him (daft bug***s) ~ he's the Aggie McKenzie of 2009 ! !
Posted by: arfaminit on Tue Jan 13 10:38AM | Report abusewho cares, its only for charity... im sure after breaking your leg on ice you'd go back doing 'headbangers' straight away... seriously?!?
Posted by: fay.simpkiss on Tue Jan 13 04:08PM | Report abuseThis is just a pure entertainment show and of course he should be allowed on again for another chance - view this programme as it is meant to me - entertainment !
Posted by: jennyhugs1 on Tue Jan 13 04:09PM | Report abuseHe wont win anyway, so who cares !
Posted by: wrenn4sale on Tue Jan 13 04:12PM | Report abuseI don't think that Michael has any more and unfair advantage over contestants who have obviously skated before, either be it on inline roller skates (Ray) or who had previously played ice hockey (Chris). So give him a break (not a good choice of words - i know).
Posted by: fran.moffat on Tue Jan 13 04:21PM | Report abuseI really could not care less,with what is happening in this world today it hardly seems important,lets get our priorities right, .Debbie Hailes,Luton.
Posted by: debbie.hales on Tue Jan 13 04:29PM | Report abuseE
Posted by: jball2 on Tue Jan 13 04:36PM | Report abuseSurely breaking his leg would put him at a disadvantage, considering the effect it would have on his fitness....
Posted by: dangermouse00 on Tue Jan 13 04:42PM | Report abuseDoes talent really count when viewers vote for their favourite personality regardless.
Posted by: jandis on Tue Jan 13 05:04PM | Report abuse