Is Michael skating on thin ice?

Tue Jan 06 11:16AM by TV Editor

Michael Underwood

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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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    Posted by: glady2g4 on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
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    Yes, let him have a go, he's shown he's keen. And it's harder being the male celebrity anyway, look at how far Bonnie Langford went in her series, and she couldn't even skate on her own by the time she went out! The only reason she got so far was because she was a professionally trained dancer with a professional ice skater for a partner.

    Posted by: banddbrennan on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
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    WHO CARES!!!

    Posted by: addywalcott on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
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    This is such a big deal. I really hope they sort this out.

    Posted by: tom.art79 on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
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    who cares just more hype to get people to watch another rubbish show

    Posted by: john.rees20 on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
  • (46)

    It is unfair and all the other contestants should have their ankles broken in order to even things up. lol

    Posted by: rdehavillan on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
  • (47)

    Seriously, does anyone really care !!!!

    Posted by: davidm9870 on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
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    Why should'nt he have another go the other's would expect it if they had broken something,but he starts practicing when the other's have caught up with him. from Sheila Egham

    Posted by: sheilaleigh on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
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    Posted by: petroknight on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse
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    who cares?

    Posted by: blackpuddingbertha on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuse