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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jayne Torvill reveals secret behind her decades-long friendship with skating partner Christopher Dean after pair took to the ice together for final time
Jayne Torvill has revealed the secret behind her decades-long friendship with skating partner Christopher Dean. The Dancing on Ice duo took their place in British sporting history when they won gold at the 1984 Winter Games ice skating to Ravel's Bolero at the Zetra Olympic Hall in Sarajevo. But Jayne, 67, and Chris, 66, hung up their skates for the last time on Saturday after a final performance of Bolero. Both are in committed relationships; Jayne has been wed to Phil Christiansen since 1990, and Christopher was married twice before beginning a relationship with Dancing On Ice co-star Karen Barber in 2011 - but the skating partners have always retained a close bond. And now Jayne has revealed that their friendship has lasted 50 years because they never married and stayed platonic. Speaking on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday, Jayne said when asked if they knew their partnership was special after dancing together for the first time: 'It was all just very new for both of us. 'As we skated together a few more times, I think we both realised that we both had a passion for it, and we both wanted to get better. Keep doing it, practice, get better. And I think that's what kept us going all these years. 'I always say that we never got married, so that's why we are still best of friends and still love working together.' Chris went on to say: 'Never leave the ice with an argument though. We've grown up through all those stages of life, from 15-year-olds to 20-year-olds to 30-year-olds to marriages to children, retirement now. 'We've done so much over the 50 years and seen so much together over the 50 years.' But now that their skating career has come to an end, the pair teased that they will continue to work together - and remain pals. Chris said: 'We'll meet up in London and go and watch a show at least once a month, something like that. We like mentoring. We'll work with other people. 'I still really enjoy choreographing, so I hope to work with other skaters, and certainly other shows, other skating shows.' 'We've got other work things coming up, but not performing on the ice together,' Jayne teased. 'We are quite often invited to give talks at events and so on. 'And normally we wouldn't have had time for that, but we'll have more time to do stuff like that.' In April, they embarked on the UK leg of their farewell tour, Torvill And Dean: Our Last Dance, which culminated with four performances in their home town of Nottingham. Following their final performance together, Dean said: 'The performance went well and the audience were amazing and so, for us, to be able to bow out on a high like that was wonderful.' Asked if it had been emotional, he added: 'These last four performances here in Nottingham, the early ones were quite emotional and I think I sort of got that out of me, and tonight, it was a high.' 'We enjoyed it so much. The skating was good from our point of view, but the audience were phenomenal. They were the best audience ever.' Jayne said: 'I think we'll miss it. When you've done all these shows like this, and you're suddenly home, not doing anything, you miss that adrenaline rush and you miss the excitement of being on the ice, whether it's a practice session or a performance.' She added that they would continue to work together on other projects but said they will not be skating on the ice together. Posting a video of their last dance together, the pair said the performance would 'forever be in our hearts'. The pair became household names after their gold medal-winning performance at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics in 1984. They became the highest-scoring figure skaters of all time for a single programme. They also had success at the World, European and British Championships and returned to the Winter Games at Lillehammer in Norway in 1994 where they won bronze. After they bowed out from competitive skating, they branched out into touring, coaching and choreographing before becoming the faces of celebrity competition show Dancing On Ice, which ran from 2006 until 2014. When the show was revived in 2018 they became head judges until earlier this year when ITV announced it would be rested.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Man rescued from kidnappers in Bundi, four arrested
1 2 3 Alwar: Vijay Mandir police, rescued a 22-year-old man, kidnapped from Alwar with the help of Bundi district police late Tuesday night. Four suspects were arrested, and the Bolero vehicle used in the crime was also seized. Victim Hansraj, who works in share marketing and trading, was abducted Monday evening while returning home on his bike. According to the police, 5–6 men intercepted him and forcibly took him in their vehicle. His brother, Deshraj, reported the matter to the Vijay Mandir police after the family found his bike abandoned at the spot. The kidnappers assaulted Hansraj, made an obscene video of him pleading for help, and sent it to his family, demanding a ransom of Rs 3.5 lakh. They threatened to kill him and used WhatsApp calls to warn the family against contacting the police. Under pressure, the family transferred Rs 50,000 to the number shared by the criminals. ASP headquarters Tejpal Singh said police traced the location in Bundi and launched a swift rescue operation. Hansraj was safely recovered, and four kidnappers—two from Khairthal and two from Bundi—were arrested. Police suspect the involvement of someone known to Hansraj, as the kidnappers had detailed information about his family. Further investigation is underway to nab other accused and uncover the full conspiracy.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jayne Torvill opens up on reason for 50-year bond with Christopher Dean after final show
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have finished their farewell tour, Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, after four final performances in their home town of Nottingham Jayne Torvill has opened up about the secret to her enduring partnership with Christopher Dean following their emotional final performance together. The legendary ice skating duo, who captured the nation's heart with their Olympic gold at the 1984 Winter Games, decided to hang up their skates as a pair in 2024. After concluding their goodbye tour, Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, with four last shows in Nottingham, they reflected on the journey that started it all. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Torvill, aged 67, said "It was all just very new for both of us. "As we skated together a few more times, I think we both realised that we both had a passion for it, and we both wanted to get better. Keep doing it, practice, get better. And I think that's what kept us going all these years. "I always say that we never got married, so that's why we are still best of friends and still love working together." Chris, now 66, added: "Never leave the ice with an argument though. We've grown up through all those stages of life, from 15-year-olds to 20-year-olds to 30-year-olds to marriages to children, retirement now. "We've done so much over the 50 years and seen so much together over the 50 years." The Dancing on Ice legends, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, have hung up their skates for the last time as a duo, 40 years after clinching the 1984 Olympic gold with their iconic Bolero routine in Sarajevo, reports the Manchester Evening News. As they embarked on the UK stretch of their goodbye tour this April, they performed Bolero one last time, with Chris hailing the crowd as "phenomenal" and expressing joy at being able to "bow out on a high". While this signifies the end of their joint performances, the pair assured fans they have other ventures lined up and will continue to stay connected. Chris revealed: "We'll meet up in London and go and watch a show at least once a month, something like that. We like mentoring. We'll work with other people. "I still really enjoy choreographing, so I hope to work with other skaters, and certainly other shows, other skating shows." Jayne added: "We've got other work things coming up, but not performing on the ice together. We are quite often invited to give talks at events and so on. "And normally we wouldn't have had time for that, but we'll have more time to do stuff like that."
Leader Live
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Torvill says secret to friendship with Dean is they ‘never got married'
The duo, who took home the Olympic gold at the 1984 Winter Games, announced their retirement from skating together in 2024. The pair ended their farewell tour Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, last week with four final performances in their home town of Nottingham to mark the end of where it all began. Speaking about when they first became skate partners and how they have maintained their lasting friendship, Torvill, 67, told BBC Breakfast: 'It was all just very new for both of us. As we skated together a few more times, I think we both realised that we both had a passion for it, and we both wanted to get better. Keep doing it, practice, get better. And I think that's what kept us going all these years. 'I always say that we never got married, so that's why we are still best of friends and still love working together.' Dean, 66, added: 'Never leave the ice with an argument though. 'We've grown up through all those stages of life, from 15-year-olds to 20-year-olds to 30-year-olds to marriages to children, retirement now. 'We've done so much over the 50 years and seen so much together over the 50 years.' The pair announced their retirement from skating together 40 years after securing the 1984 Olympic gold in Sarajevo with their ice dance to Ravel's Bolero at the Zetra Olympic Hall. Embarking on the UK leg of their farewell tour in April, they skated to Bolero for one final time – with Dean describing the audience as 'phenomenal', adding that they were able to 'bow out on a high'. Despite it marking the end of the pair performing together, they both said they have other projects in the pipeline and will still meet up and keep in touch. Dean said: 'We'll meet up in London and go and watch a show at least once a month, something like that. 'We like mentoring. We'll work with other people. I still really enjoy choreographing, so I hope to work with other skaters, and certainly other shows, other skating shows.' Torvill added: 'We've got other work things coming up, but not performing on the ice together. 'We are quite often invited to give talks at events and so on. And normally we wouldn't have had time for that, but we'll have more time to do stuff like that.' Alongside their Olympic Gold, Torvill and Dean also saw success at the World, European and British Championships and in 1994 won bronze in the Winter Games at Lillehammer in Norway. After retiring from competitive skating, the pair began touring, coaching and choreographing before becoming the faces of celebrity competition show Dancing On Ice, which ran from 2006 until 2014. When the show was revived in 2018, they became head judges until earlier this year when ITV announced it would be rested. Their farewell tour of London, Belfast, Sheffield, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow included a team of professional figure skaters, some of whom have featured on Dancing On Ice.
News18
16-07-2025
- News18
Rajasthan Woman Kidnapped From Outside House, Gang-Raped By 7 Men For 11 Days
Last Updated: A woman in Alwar, Rajasthan, was allegedly gang-raped by seven men for 11 days after being kidnapped on April 24. An FIR was filed on June 2, 2025, after a court order. In a disturbing incident, a woman was allegedly gang-raped by seven men for days after she was kidnapped from outside her house in Alwar in Rajasthan. The woman was reportedly kidnapped on April 24 when she went outside to relieve herself. It is learnt that she was allegedly forced into a Bolero vehicle by three men. According to a report in India Today, the woman was held captive for 11 days before being left unconscious on roadside. The matter came to light after the rape survivor's family approached police who initially refused to register a complaint. Thereafter, her family moved court, which led to the police filing a case. Subsequently, an FIR was registered at Bagad Tiraya police station on June 2, 2025, following a court order. According to complaint filed by the victim's husband, the woman was reportedly taken to a location near Paniyala Road by accused where they took turn to rape her inside the vehicle. The complaint further mentioned the woman tried to resist and raise an alarm but they stuffed a cloth in her mouth. The accused also filmed the inhuman act and threatened to circulate them on social media if she reported the matter. After being dumped on roadside, the woman somehow managed to return to her house with help from locals. After the woman confided in her family, they initially refrained from going to the police, citing threats from the accused. So far, no arrests have been made in the case. Meanwhile, the investigation is being done by DSP Sunil Kumar Sharma of Ramgarh. The survivor will undergo a medical examination, and her statement will be recorded before a magistrate. Further investigation into the case is underway. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
