Dame Sarah Storey has pulled out of Dancing On Ice following a fractured ankle injury in rehearsals, she revealed in an Instagram post on Friday.
The Paralympic grand champion, 47, said she is ‘gutted’ she has had to leave the competition just a month before the 2025 show launch.
Sarah, was due to compete on the ice with her professional skating partner Sylvain Longchambon, revealed she is now in recovery after an operation as she shared a picture with crutches and a cast leg.
The athlete was born with an under-developed left hand as her arm was tangled in the womb.
‘Absolutely gutted to have my Dancing on Ice training interrupted in this way – just as my first routine with @slongchambon was really coming together! ⛸️
‘An awkward stumble and fall with my left foot stuck on the ice sadly led to me fracturing my left ankle.
Dame Sarah Storey, 47, has pulled out of Dancing On Ice following a fractured ankle injury in rehearsals, she revealed in an Instagram post on Friday
Sarah, was due to compete on the ice with her professional skating partner Sylvain Longchambon (pictured), revealed she is now in recovery after an operation as she shared a picture with crutches and a cast leg
The Paralympic grand champion said she is ‘gutted’ she has had to leave the competition just a month before the 2025 show launch
‘I’m so fortunate that both Sylvain and Coach @stephenpickavance were by my side and knew exactly what to do and that the medical backup for the show is truly world class.
‘The Head of Medical @sharonmorrisonuk wasted no time in getting me to the very best surgeon so I’m already fixed and home with rehab underway!
‘Whilst I can’t wear my left skating boot in time to take to the ice in January, I’m working with the team at ITV to come up with a plan for what’s next and I’ll always be the biggest cheerleader of the awesome group that is the Class of 2025 ⭐️
‘In the meantime I’ll be fully focused on all the strength and mobility work I need to do to get back to full power and of course back to my bike ahead of next season!
‘My career has seen so many ups and downs with injury and illness, plus returning after two babies, which means I’m well equipped for another comeback.
‘Thankfully the surgeon said I have strong bones so otherwise it could have been a lot worse.
‘I’m so grateful to have had the chance to start learning to skate with the most awesome people (see pics 4-7). I couldn’t have asked for a better professional partner and coaching team around me.
‘So for now my plans might be interrupted….. but you better believe there’s more news to come!’
Sarah is Britain’s most successful Paralympian of all-time and won her 19th gold medal in the C4-5 road race in Paris last month
Sarah’s place in the Dancing On Ice was confirmed during an appearance on Lorraine in October
Sarah is Britain’s most successful Paralympian of all-time and won her 19th gold medal in the C4-5 road race in Paris in September.
Sarah’s place in the Dancing On Ice was confirmed during an appearance on Lorraine in October.
She said: ‘I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport’
It comes after pro skater Vanessa Bauer claimed the show’s new 24-hour bullying scandal is ‘very necessary’ ahead of its return in 2025.
In the wake of Strictly Come Dancing’s bullying scandal and abuse probe, Vanessa, 28, has taken a strong liking to the new support system.
Vanessa, who is partnered with Love Island’s Chris Taylor on the upcoming show, admitted that it’s ‘comforting’ knowing there is a hotline in place for everyone on the show.
She told The Sun: ‘We were all made aware, all the girls were made aware and the celebrities, that there’s a helpline that we can call at any time of the day, every single day.
‘So we are very well looked after at ITV. It is comforting to know and I’m putting myself out there – I think it’s very necessary’.
DANCING ON ICE 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
FERNE MCCANN
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: Reality TV star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited, it’s going to be a huge challenge but I’m excited for the glitz and glamour of the show.’
SIR STEVE REDRGAVE
AGE: 62
PROFESSION: Former Olympic rower
WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘It’s like going back to being an athlete again, I’ve been competing most of my life.’
CHARLIE BROOKS
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Soap star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve skated when I was a kid and with mulled wine at Christmas. Until I get on the ice I have no idea how I’m going to be. I’m not that strong.’
ANTON FERDINAND
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Footballer and pundit
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: Dancing On Ice will give me that focus but I’m also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts.’
CHRIS TAYLOR
Age: 34
PROFESSION: Reality star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I’ve not even started stretching yet, I need to.’
CHELSEE HEALEY
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m ready, I’m good to go, let’s go! I’ve got a bit of rhythm but skating on ice is completely different, I’m excited.
MOLLIE PEARCE
AGE: 22
PROFESSION: Reality TV star and model
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I’m ready for the challenge.’
SAM ASTON
AGE: 31
PROFESSION: Soap star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘Anyone at work who I’ve spoken to has done it have all kind of the same thing that it is a great experience and it is really hard, and it’s tiring and tough but it is brilliant as well.’
JOSH JONES
AGE: 31
PROFESSION: Comedian
WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘I’ve not got any skating experience whatsoever, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good, I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren’t together now.’
MICHAELA STRACHAN
AGE: 58
PROFESSION: Television presenter
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It’s going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on ice was 14 years ago, because I trained as a dancer, I’ve got a bit of balance, but I have no idea whether I’m going to be good.’
DAN EDGAR
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: TOWIE star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real.’
DAME SARAH STOREY
AGE: 46
PROFESSION: Paralympian
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport.’
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