Dancing On Ice's Vanessa Bauer shares footage of horrific fall
She thought she'd 'broken her face'
She's one of the most talented professionals on Dancing On Ice, making it to the final in 2019 with former Love Island star Wes Nelson, but Vanessa Bauer has proved that even the professionals have some spectacular falls on the ice.
Vanessa, who is partner with Diversity star Perri Kiely for the current series, posted a video of herself on Instagram, showing a horrific fall which made her feel like she'd 'broken her face'. The 23-year-old starts well, performing cartwheels and endless spins on the ice, before she trips up and smashes head first into the side barriers.
Sharing the moment with fans, Vanessa wrote, 'THAT just happened 😳🚨🤣 I literally thought I broke my face 🤕😭🤣 It started off so well lol,.. good thing I know how to stop, not 😭😂 At least @theicecapture caught it so you’re welcome guys 🤣'. sic
A number of Vanessa's celebrity friends were quick to comment on the video. Wes Nelson wrote, 'Jesussss 🤦🏾♂️ hope you’re okay 🤦🏾♂️', with 2019 contestant Brian McFadden adding, 'Jesus!!!!!!! Are you ok? X'. sic
Fellow pro Brendyn Hatfield then wrote, 'OMG! Glad you’re able to laugh about it and glad you’re okay!' sic
Vanessa later took to her Instagram Story to reveal the full extent of her injuries after the shocking fall, revealing she's injured the side of her face. Sharing a video of herself with an ice-pack on her cheek, Vanessa wrote, 'Fell straight on my face'.
Luckily for Vanessa, it looks like the professional skater doesn't have any serious injuries, which is remarkable given the extent of her fall.
Meanwhile, Vanessa and her 2020 partner Perri Kiely impressed the ice panel last Sunday night, topping the leaderboard with a score of 27.5. Skating to Robbie Williams' track 'Putting On The Ritz', Perie showed off his Diversity dancing skills.
Check out all of the confirmed celebs for Dancing On Ice 2020:
Dancing On Ice 2020: Meet the cast
Perri Kiely
Diversity dancer Perri Kiely reunited with his dance-mate Ashely Banjo for Dancing On Ice 2020! He said, "I'm not going to lie, I'm a little bit nervous. I've had a couple of training sessions so far and I'm not going to lie, it's hard. I can stand up on ice and skate about a bit, but technique, it's difficult!"
Of normally being the one to get thrown into the air, Perri said, "Role reversal! I'm pretty sure my job title was to get thrown about. I would love to back flip on ice, imagine how sick that would be! But I said I was going to get on the ice and spin and flip and do this, but I turned up to that first training session and I just wanted to put one foot in front of the other and make sure I don't fall over."
Perri Kiely is paired with Vanessa Bauer
Libby Clegg MBE
Paralympic sprinter Libby Clegg was the eighth confirmed contestant on Dancing On Ice! Confirming the news on Victoria Derbyshire, she said, "After Rio I achieved my ultimate goal and then I thought 'what else can I do?' This opportunity came about and I couldn't pass it up. I love challenging myself and experiencing new things."
Libby Clegg is paired with Mark Hanretty
Joe Swash
Former soap star and King of the Jungle Joe Swash was the ninth celeb to be announced for Dancing On Ice! Confirming the news on Loose Women, Joe said, "I can't even dance on a dance floor so Dancing on Ice is just a silly idea! I've done no exercise since the baby was born. Stacey thinks it's funny. I'm going to learn how to skate and I'll do it with a smile on my face."
Joe Swash is paired with Alexandra Schauman
Although Joe was originally paired with Alexandra Schauman, a nasty injury meant she could no longer continue, meaning Alex Murphy stepped in!
Trisha Goddard
Queen of Daytime TV Trisha Goddard was the first celeb to leave the show! After falling over in her routine, Trisha lost out i the skate-off to newsreader Lucrezia Millarini.
Trisha Goddard is paired with Łukasz Różycki
Lucrezia Millarini
ITV News presenter Lucrezia Millarini was eliminated from the show in Week 3, losing out in the skate-off to former footballer Kevin Kilbane.
Lucrezia Millarini is paired with Brendyn Hatfield
Radzi Chinyanganya
TV presenter Radzi Chinyanganya was drafted in as Michael Barrymore's replacement, but he failed to impress viewers and was eliminated from the show in week 4.
Radzi Chinyanganya is paired with Jessica Hatfield
Kevin Kilbane
Former footballer Kevin Kilbane lost his place on the show in Week 5! But it isn't all bad news... Kevin confirmed he is now dating his skating partner Brianne Delcourt after they met on the show!
Kevin Kilbane is paired with Brianne Delcourt
Caprice
Caprice chose to quit the show in Week 5 after previously parting ways with her partner Hamash Gaman.
Caprice is paired with Hamish Gaman
Ian 'H' Watkins
Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins and his professional partner Matt Evers were eliminated from the competition in Week 6, following a skate-off with comedian Ben Hanlin.
Ian 'H' Watkins is paired with Matt Evers
Maura Higgins
Love Island star Maura Higgins left the competition in Week 7 after losing out in the skate-off to Libby Clegg.
Maura Higgins is paired with Alexander Demetriou
Lisa George
Coronation Street actress Lisa George lost her place on the show in Week 8, losing out in the skate-off to Libby Clegg.
Lisa George is paired with Tom Naylor
Ben Hanlin is paired with Carlotta Edwards
Ben Hamlin
Magician Ben Hanlin lost his place on the show in the semi-final, losing out in the skate-off to Libby Clegg.
After six celebrities performed last weekend, this Sunday will see Maura Higgins, Radzi Chinyanganya. Kevin Kilbane, Lucrezia Millarini, Caprice, and Libby Clegg take to the ice.
Dancing On Ice continues every Sunday on ITV.