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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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who gives a damn, looks like ray will win anyway
Posted by: davidandpaulamay on Thu Jan 15 02:34PM | Report abuseOf course - Michael is starting again with the added problem of being very nervous re his ankle break. Surely, if the others feel that he has an advantage, it would ensure that they work harder to prove it wrong!!!!!!!
Posted by: j.a.hart on Thu Jan 15 03:14PM | Report abusei was there on sunday and he go the bigest cheer from the audience. it takes guts to get out there after breakinig your ankle.
Posted by: elaviel on Thu Jan 15 03:21PM | Report abusewhy not let him skate, personaly i feel it is sour grapes on there part.At the end of the day the best will win. How many of the other contestants have had previous ice;skating knowledge?They are acting like a bunch of spoilt KIDS.
Posted by: pmitchell856 on Thu Jan 15 03:36PM | Report abuseWho gives a @#$% all these stars come on these kind of shows because they are has beens and can't get any other kind of work, and why because they are @#$% at what they do.
Posted by: davidhamiltonpar on Thu Jan 15 04:16PM | Report abusePut him in a scate- off with John Sergeant...... We all know who we`ll vote for? D.M.
Posted by: caspall.t21 on Thu Jan 15 04:18PM | Report abuseYes, definitely.
Posted by: jannette.formby on Thu Jan 15 05:05PM | Report abuseSurely good sense tells everyone that all dancing on ice participants have their own strenghths and weaknesses .Give Michael credit for his courage in getting back on the ice .
Posted by: maggiethetraveler on Thu Jan 15 05:28PM | Report abuseYes I think he should take part in the competition. If others celebs can take part who have roller skating experience and have ice skating experience why cannot Michael take part..
Posted by: jennifer.moody2 on Thu Jan 15 10:36PM | Report abuse