Stephen Lustig-Webb forced to QUIT Dancing On Ice 2024
Due to injury!
Just weeks after announcing he'd quit Channel 4 show Gogglebox, original cast member Stephen Lustig-Webb was confirmed for Dancing On Ice 2024, but now he's been forced to quit the upcoming series due to injury.
The 52-year-old unfortunately sustained a break to his left ankle, meaning he was advised to withdraw from the competition by medical professionals.
A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: "Stephen Lustig-Webb has had to withdraw from the show due an injury he sustained to his ankle during training. He is still very much a part of the Dancing On Ice family, we will be helping to support Stephen and we wish him well with his recovery. "
Check out the Dancing On Ice 2024 line-up below:
Ryan Thomas - WINNER
Best known for: Coronation Street actor and TV personality
Miles Nazaire - SECOND PLACE
Best known for: Made In Chelsea star
Miles said ahead of the show: "I've always loved to dance but it's usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult. I keep thinking about how I'm going to need to have rhythm while balancing on a thin blade and that's when I feel the nerves kick in, but this is such an unbelievable opportunity to get totally out of my comfort zone."
Adele Roberts - THIRD PLACE
Best known for: Radio DJ
Adele said ahead of the show: "It's 'bricking it on ice' for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away. I did radio as it's not visual. That's going to be a big challenge. After cancer I have my life back; I actually can't wait for the glam!"
Greg Rutherford MBE - FORCED TO WITHDRAW
Best known for: Olympic long jumper
Greg said ahead of the show: "My kids love dancing around so hopefully they are going to enjoy watching me dance with blades on my feet! I think this is going to be a really different experience but one that will be quite exciting."
Amber Davies - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Love Island winner and West End star
Amber said ahead of the show: "I would definitely say that I'm an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them, I don't want the adrenalin to get the better of me. I can count on one hand how many times I've ice skated."
Eddie the Eagle - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Former Olympic Ski Jumper
Eddie said ahead of the show: "It's bittersweet as whilst I'm delighted to be taking part in the new series I'm gutted for Stephen and wish him a speedy recovery. Dancing on Ice is a show I've always wanted to do. It's a challenge I think I'm going to relish!"
Ricky Norwood - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Actor
Ricky said ahead of the show: "Being on the ice! I'm apprehensive about the lifts, especially the headbanger. I've got to trust in the process, trust in the training, trust in the trainers."
Roxy Shahidi - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Emmerdale actress
Lou Sanders - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Comedian and Writer
Lou said ahead of the show: "I'm nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can't afford to lose any more brain cells. I'm also worried about my partner picking me up, he's going to have to be very strong and very brave."
Claire Sweeney - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Coronation Street actress and TV host
Claire said ahead of the show: "I'm really looking forward to going to an ice rink with my son and actually being able to skate and not have to use the penguins they give you to help you stay upright! I've had to wear my boots around the house... I haven't stepped on the ice yet."
Hannah Spearritt - ELIMINATED
Known for: S Club singer and actress
Hannah said ahead of the show: "I'm really excited about learning a new skill. It's so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing. Fitness is another reason why I'm doing it! It's really exciting."
Ricky Hatton MBE - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Former World Champion Boxer
Ricky said ahead of the show: "If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink. I like setting new challenges and keeping myself busy!"
Stephen Lustig-Webb - FORCED TO WITHDRAW
Best known for: Gogglebox star
Stephen said ahead of the show: "The last time I was on the ice I think I was 14 (years old) so almost 40 years ago. I have been back on the ice since just for a quick spin around, I didn't fall over so that was a good thing! I've got a new appreciation for skating. I can see how truly difficult it is. From the comfort of my sofa I was probably a little too judgey, I didn't realise how hard it is!"
Revealing the news that he was set to take part in the 2024 exclusively on Lorraine on Tuesday 3rd October, Stephen said: “The last time I was on the ice I think I was 14 (years old) so almost 40 years ago. I have been back on the ice since just for a quick spin around, I didn't fall over so that was a good thing! I’ve got a new appreciation for skating. I can see how truly difficult it is. From the comfort of my sofa I was probably a little too judgey, I didn’t realise how hard it is!"
Speaking to OK! Magazine at the Pride of Britain awards, Stephen later added "I've got absolutely no rhythm and no balance. I start training tomorrow. I'm already two espresso martinis in, I'm stopping now, two was enough!".
Stephen, who was the longest-serving cast member on Gogglebox after over a decade on the show, revealed he'd made the decision to leave alongside his husband Daniel ahead of the current series.
In a statement posted to his Instagram page at the beginning of September, Stephen said: 'After careful consideration, Daniel and I have decided we will not be returning for the new series of Gogglebox. We feel the time is right to move on and explore other opportunities.
'We would both like to thank Channel 4 and Studio Lambert for letting us be part of this amazing, funny and heartwarming show. We are also extremely thankful to the cast and crew, or Gogglebox family as we call them and of course the fans, thank you for all of your love & support over the years.'
Dancing On Ice will return in January 2024, with celebs such as Ricky Hatton MBE, Claire Sweeney, Hannah Spearitt, Amber Davies, Greg Rutherford MBE, and Miles Nazaire.
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