Dancing on Ice's Jayne Torvill's horror fall on ice during live tour performance
Jayne Torvill took a terrifying stumble whilst embarking on her UK tour alongside Christopher Dean. The pair were skating their iconic Bolero routine and captivating the crowd when she had the fall. According to reports, the Dancing On Ice royalty had hit an unseen hole in the ice which caused the fall. Fans were enjoying the performance over the weekend on Sunday, April 27, at Birmingham's BP Pulse Live Arena before the sudden incident. The 67-year-old was quickly back on her feet despite gasps from the audience , with Chris, 66, quickly rushing to ensure she was fine as she pulled herself back to her feet. Despite the hiccup, the duo continued their classic skating performance seamlessly as they brushed the situation off. The pair, who captivated audiences worldwide with their 1984 Winter Olympics act, have embarked on their final tour this month. After the incident , Christopher thanked the audience and said that sometimes ice skating can be "scary" for Jayne. He said: "Thank you so much. As you can see, sometimes it gets scary out here. Scary, scary - for Jayne anyway." Christopher, who has been in a relationship with British ice skater Karen Barber since 2011, then went on to thank the audience for attending the show. He said: "It has been a terrific show and thank you to my wonderful skaters here and to Jayne. We are really honoured that you spend your time to come out and see us on a Sunday afternoon and share some of our 50-year career highlights." "It's been so memorable and we will always remember today. Thank you for your memories everyone," he added. Torvill and Dean became famous for their performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics as they got the highest possible 'perfect' score in a historical first. Joining forces back in 1975 and later achieving Olympic glory, the skating duo now prepare to bow out with their tour, Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, which will come to an end next month on May 11. With the chapter soon to come to an end, the pair will continue performances in other cities including Glasgow, London, Belfast and Newcastle. Ahead of their performances, Chris shared that both felt it was the "right time" to hang up their skates. The beloved ice-skating pair have acknowledged the passage of time with one half quipping, "We're not spring chickens anymore," and noting their desire to bow out while they are still performing at a commendable standard. The duo has been accompanied by a documentary team capturing their farewell journey across the nation. An hour-long ITV special is in the works, delving into their iconic skating careers. Viewers will be treated to retrospection of their professional peaks and an up-close look at Torvill and Dean's preparations as they ready themselves for a poignant adieu to their admirers. Having graced our screens on Dancing On Ice since its inception in 2009, the news that the series cancellation comes amidst dwindling viewership figures. Set to broadcast later in the year, 'Torvill and Dean: The Last Dance' promises to offer a deeply personal glimpse into the lives of Britain's most celebrated ice skaters. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
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