Stephen Mulhern’s Cheeky Comment Leaves Holly Willoughby in Shock on Dancing on Ice
During a recent live episode of Dancing on Ice, co-host Stephen Mulhern caught his fellow presenter Holly Willoughby off guard with a risqué joke. This unexpected quip occurred right after Holly mentioned that contestant Chris Taylor would be skating to “Golden Hour,” leading Stephen to playfully misinterpret her words in a rather inappropriate direction.
The 47-year-old’s mock disbelief was palpable as he joked that Holly was alluding to something far more scandalous. The moment left Holly, aged 43, gasping in surprise just before the broadcast cut away to show Chris and his partner preparing for their ice performance.
Injury Update: Charlie Brooks Left Partnerless
This surprising banter coincided with an unfortunate turn of events for EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, who found herself without her original partner as professional skater Eric Radford withdrew due to an injury sustained during practice sessions. The news was confirmed via Dancing On Ice’s official social media channels, revealing Eric had hurt himself prior to the performance.
“Eric Radford has suffered an injury during rehearsals,” read the announcement. “Following medical recommendations, he will not be able to skate with Charlie Brooks this week. Instead, Brendyn Hatfield will be stepping in.” The update concluded with well wishes for Eric’s speedy recovery and hopes for his return next week.
The Nature of Eric’s Injury
Speculations suggest Eric may have incurred a back injury severe enough to warrant hospitalization and an MRI scan. Speaking about the incident, Charlie expressed concern over her partner’s condition: “It’s really disappointing since he’s my top choice; I’ll miss him greatly.”
She further added that although it was hard adjusting to this sudden change, she is optimistic about performing alongside Brendyn Hatfield and looking forward to building rapport with him as they prepare together.
Dancing On Ice Leaderboard – Week 4 Results
- Dan Edgar & Vanessa James – 38 points
- Michaela Strachan & Mark Hanretty – 35.5 points
- Sam Aston & Molly Lanaghan – 33 points
- Aton Ferdinand & Annette Dytrt - 34 points
- Charlie Brooks & Brendyn Hatfield - 32 points
- Chris Taylor & Robin Johnstone – 32 points
- Mollie Pearce & Colin Grafton – 29.5 points
A Series of Withdrawals from the Competition
The ongoing season has seen multiple withdrawals by professional dancers due to injuries; notably Vanessa Bauer had also exited following ligament tears sustained while practicing for last Sunday’s show alongside Chris Taylor. Following her departure from competition due pain severity and advice from medical professionals, Vanessa shared her emotional struggle through social media platforms:
“It’s discouraging not being able to continue my journey on Dancing on Ice with Chris after training together since October… I never anticipated experiencing such serious injuries.”
Suffering significant ligament damage classified as both a grade three sprain along with another major grade two sprain meant that keeping up during practices became impossible without risking further harm.
This Is A Reminder: Prioritize Health Over Competition!
The experiences faced by both competitors underline the importance of listening closely when your body signals distress—taking time off proved necessary so athletes like Vanessa can engage fully again once healed up adequately!
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