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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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YES, THEY HAVE EVERYRIGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MICHAEL UNDERWOOD, NOT FOR HAVING AN ADVANTAGE IN DANCING ON ICE, BUT FOR THE BOREDOM THE VIEWERS TO WATCH, HE IS CRAP !!! GET HIM TO STAY OUT FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY TELEVISION VIEWING. HE EVEN BORES WITH THE SOUND OF HIS VOICE. VERDICT: MICHAEL UNDERWOOD IS JUST BORING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: dudleydemello on Tue Jan 06 02:00PM | Report abuseI think that says more about the other "celebs" and how much they want to win!!! Let him have another go!!!
Posted by: sammiaustin on Tue Jan 06 02:01PM | Report abusedid they kick up a fuss with Chris Fountain
Posted by: pcol57 on Tue Jan 06 02:01PM | Report abuseit matters so little it isn't worth comtemplating
Posted by: p.attridge on Tue Jan 06 02:02PM | Report abuse'headbanger', did you see him skate haha!! He's brill entertainment and will be watching from the very start to see him slide on the ice haha!! good luck and............ GO MICHAEL!!!!
Posted by: lscrcrn on Tue Jan 06 02:02PM | Report abuseNumber 141 BLESS!
Posted by: designhousewinchester on Tue Jan 06 02:02PM | Report abuseI pray to Jebus every night that Michael Underwood doesn't have an advantage over other Super-Stars who take part in ice-skating television shows. If you will, please recite the following creed: Dear Jebus, I am completely unfamiliar with who Michael Underwood is but I would rather die than find out he might have an advantage over other Z-list non-entities with regards to ice-skating. Please, if he is guilty, can you kill him and send him to hell where he can reflect upon the terror he has placed on this Earth. Thank You Jebus. Amen.
Posted by: adrianjackson927 on Tue Jan 06 02:02PM | Report abuseI don't think it's unfair he broke his anke last year so i think it's fab he's coming back. What i don't think is fair is that the celebs are angry at michael because he has already done training when i have read that Jessica has already done a another skating show
Posted by: funkyholly1 on Tue Jan 06 02:02PM | Report abuseIs anyone going to actually watch it anyway? No-one cares as no-one will be watching.
Posted by: plumsie_2000 on Tue Jan 06 02:02PM | Report abuseI thought it was meant for Celebrities - who is Michael Underwood?
Posted by: pgupta2305 on Tue Jan 06 02:02PM | Report abuse