Hardest Reality Show 'Dancing On Ice'

Last week, 10th Nov 13:01

Torvill and Dean reckon 'Dancing on Ice' is the hardest reality show on TV.

The Olympic gold winning pair - full names Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - who coach the contestants on the ITV skating show reckon it is much more challenging and dangerous than 'Strictly Come Dancing' or 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'.

What you're seeing is what they're doing and you know they must be scared out of their wits.

Jayne, 52, said: "With our show it's the jeopardy, because they know it's live.

"What you're seeing is what they're doing and you know they must be scared out of their wits. It's not being in the jungle. It's outside of their comfort zone.

"It's definitely more difficult. You can't just get up when you fall on the floor. It can go from beautiful to ugly in a second."

'Dancing on Ice' has occasionally seen injuries to the stars and professional skaters who take part, with the show's 2008 winner Suzanne Shaw gashing her head on her partner's skate during the series and GMTV star Michael Underwood breaking an ankle.

Professional skater Pam O'Connor also needed stitches in her chin after she was dropped by former England goalkeeper David Seaman during the show's first series in 2006.

Stars lined up to appear in 'Dancing On Ice' - which starts next January - include Heather Mills, soap star Danniella Westbrook, singer Kelle Bryan and former pop star Sinitta.