Viewers are comparing Dancing on Ice to the Winter Olympics and it’s hilarious
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Dancing on Ice / Winter Olympics
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 12th Feb 2018 Last updated 12th Feb 2018
Viewers have been comparing ice skating talent show Dancing On Ice with the Winter Olympics, and the outcome is pretty hilarious.
When celebrities signed up for Dancing On Ice last year they probably didn't expect to be compared to world class Olympians, however that's exactly what has happened recently.
With the start of the Winter Olympics on Friday, fans of winter sports have been glued to the TV screens, watching the likes of Red Gerard, the 17-year-old American who took gold in men's slopestyle, making him the first Winter Olympic champion to be born this millennium.
However, when it came to ice-skating viewers have had a double dosing of it, with Dancing on Ice AND the Winter Olympics, and of course they couldn't help but compare the two.
One viewer tweeted, 'Watching figure skating at the Winter Olympics. Can't help but feel that Dancing on Ice is going to be a bit of a let down in comparison! #skating #WinterOlympics'.
Whilst another said, 'Blimey! @dancingonice is different tonight!!! @ITV #Olympics #WinterOlympics2018'.
One fan joked they thought the Winter Olympics had gone down hill saying, 'For a moment I thought the Winter Olympics was going downhill (and I don’t mean skiiing). Then realised it was Dancing on Ice on ITV.' sic
One more viewer pointed out, 'My daughter has just said the skaters on dancing on ice can't be that good .....because they would be at the winter Olympics'.
A further viewer said, '#DancingOnIce is definitely not as impressive after watching #WinterOlympics2018 figure skating ⛸'..
Two weeks ago two members of the Winter Olympics Team GB showed off their skills on Dancing On Ice. Nick Buckland and Penny Coomes performed their world class routines for the show's audience, including judges and Olympic Champions, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
See this year's Dancing On Ice full line-up below:
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
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Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
Candice Brown
Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show.
Cheryl Baker
Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her.
Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He'll be hoping he has the same success as he did on Love Island.
Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014.
Max Evans
Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.
Monty Panesar
English international cricketer Monty Panesar was announced, but unfortunately he has had to withdraw due to injury.
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."
Donna Air
Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited.
Perri Shakes-Drayton
British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series.
Antony Cotton
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton was the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said, "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do."
Stephanie Waring
Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring is the final name confirmed for the new series. She said, "I'm super excited to be selected or the show... I'm very nervous, it's just so much to take on but I think I'm up for the challenge."
Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
Candice Brown
Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show.
Cheryl Baker
Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her.
Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He'll be hoping he has the same success as he did on Love Island.
Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014.
Max Evans
Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.
Monty Panesar
English international cricketer Monty Panesar was announced, but unfortunately he has had to withdraw due to injury.
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."
Donna Air
Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited.
Perri Shakes-Drayton
British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series.
Antony Cotton
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton was the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said, "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do."
Stephanie Waring
Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring is the final name confirmed for the new series. She said, "I'm super excited to be selected or the show... I'm very nervous, it's just so much to take on but I think I'm up for the challenge."
Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
Meanwhile in other Dancing On Ice news yesterday (Sunday 11th February) we said "goodbye" to Lemar after he had a skate off against Donna Air. Despite trying his best Lemar has been in the bottom two four times during the series and this time the judges scored him just 20 out of 40.
If Lemar's exit wasn't enough to deal with hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby revealed that in next week’s show there will be a double elimination. Next week viewers will also be treated to a special performance from pop star Camila Cabello.
The exciting news was announced on Twitter at the beginning of the month, with the official Dancing On Ice account tweeting, '#DancingOnIce is going to Havana ooh na-na 🎵 @Camila_Cabello will be performing on the ice in two weeks! 👏'.
They later confirmed the singer will be performing on the 18th February.
Dancing On Ice continues on Sunday evenings on ITV.
