Dancing On Ice's Ricky Hatton compared to hilariously clumsy ex star
When the retired boxer Ricky Hatton appeared on the first episode of Dancing On Ice on Sunday, viewers compared him to Todd Carty and called him the "new" one.
Ricky had on his boxing gear, complete with protective gear for his knees. He took inspiration from his sport as he glided on the ice, showcasing his moves. To add to his routine, he did some push-ups while the theme song "Gonna Fly Now" from the movie Rocky played in the background. And all of this was done alongside his skating partner, Robin Johnstone.
Ricky, a retired champion boxer aged 45, was given a score of 12.5 out of 40 by the judges.
The performer was praised by Judge Ashley Banjo for his 'iconic' performance and was encouraged to feel proud of the positive response from the audience.
But Ricky's performance made viewers laugh out loud while watching the show from home. They found him similar to Todd Carty, a former actor from EastEnders who participated in the same show in 2009. Todd became famous for his numerous accidents during the competition, such as the time when he slid off the rink and tumbled out of the studio while desperately trying to maintain his balance.
On the series debut of Dancing On Ice, Ricky Hatton, the former boxer, was compared to Todd Carty by viewers. Ricky was seen performing on the ice with his professional partner Robin Johnstone.
Ricky's daily schedule caused his supporters to draw similarities between him and ex-EastEnders actor Todd Carty (as shown in the photograph). Carty took part in the program back in 2009 and rose to fame for encountering a great deal of mistakes.
On Twitter, someone stated that there is a new contender for the worst performance on Dancing on Ice, and it is none other than Ricky Hatton. It has been quite some time since Todd Carty held this title, but it seems he has some competition now. The person who tweeted about it found the situation somewhat amusing.
Another person commented that Ricky is similar to Todd Carty. Additionally, someone else strongly believes that Ricky is the equivalent of Todd Carty for this year.
Another person made a joke saying: "Todd Carty appears to be an expert when compared to Ricky Hatton."
Meanwhile, a different observer inquired: 'Does this remind anyone of Todd Carty?'
Another individual shared, "The only positive thing I can mention about Ricky Hatton's performance is that he didn't stumble and fall."
Another person watching the show wrote, "Poor Ricky Hatton, he only seems capable of doing one move - the knee slide and some press ups. He only scored 12.5 out of 40."
Another individual commented, "Watching Ricky Hatton on #DancingOnIce was excruciatingly difficult."
Someone else commented saying, "That performance by Ricky Hatton and Robin was just as terrible as I had predicted. It was really hard to watch and I hope they give up soon. They hardly did any skating at all."
When Todd was on the program, he flew out of the skating area and left the studio in an attempt to prevent himself from falling down.
While skating with his partner Susie Lipanova, the ex-EastEnders actor suddenly lost his footing and hurtled down the tunnel and out of sight. Meanwhile, Susie carried on with the rest of the performance on her own, as shown in the photo.
competition. They are determined to show their best performance and avoid being eliminated from the competition. The pair has been practicing intensively, and they will be performing a challenging routine. Although they are feeling nervous, they are excited to reveal their hard work to the judges and the audience. They hope their performance will impress everyone and secure their place in the competition. Ricky and his partner Robin have to compete in the first skate-off next week in Dancing On Ice. They're working hard to perform their routine perfectly and avoid being kicked out of the competition. Their performance will be very difficult but they've been practicing a lot. Even though they feel anxious, they're also looking forward to showing the judges and audience what they've been working on, hoping to impress and continue in the show.
The judges, including Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo, and Oti Mabuse, awarded him a total of 12.5 points. Unfortunately, this low score put him at the bottom of the leaderboard.
One more spectator made a comical remark: 'I'll select Ricky Hatton and throw things off balance.'
During his 2009 performance, Todd, a person to whom the audience likened Ricky, lost his footing and went down the tunnel while in motion.
While skating with his partner Susie Lipanova, the ex-EastEnders actor unexpectedly lost his equilibrium and tumbled down the tunnel and off the stage. Meanwhile, Susie gracefully finished the routine by herself.
During the time, Judge Jason Gardiner commented, "Todd, you're similar to an uncontrolled train."
Jason joked, "I'm afraid you're not going to make it out of this competition alive, my friend."
Ricky and his partner Robin who are professionals, will have to face the first skate-off in the upcoming episode of Dancing On Ice.
The panel of judges, made up of Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo, and Oti Mabuse, granted the individual a score of 12.5 points. As a result, they found themselves situated at the lowest position on the leaderboard.
Ryan Thomas, who previously starred in Coronation Street, along with his partner Amani Fancy, received the highest score of 26.5 points from the panel of judges.
On Twitter, someone posted: 'After a few years, someone is finally challenging Todd Carty for the title of worst performance on Dancing on Ice.'
As Ryan dazzled the audience with his dynamic presentation, he gracefully executed a pirouette maneuver while performing Kings of Leon's famous hit, Sex On Fire.
Hannah Spearritt skated on the ice alongside her skilled partner Andy Buchanan, presenting a performance set to the tune of Ariane Grande's Break Free.
The ex-member of S Club 7 received a score of 19.5 points from the judges, which was less than half of the maximum possible score.
Judge Jaye Torvill expressed her admiration for the challenging lifts performed, congratulating the individual for their exceptional execution.
She said that we should witness more of the fundamental skating. Even though it's getting better, there's still room for improvement.
Hannah got emotional while discussing her precious moments as a singer in S Club 7. However, she revealed that she had experienced a very challenging year ever since her former bandmate, Paul Cattermole, passed away.
Before her show, Hannah stated: 'Paul and I were raised together and he used to be a member of the group.'
After the passing of Paul, the situation became difficult. It has been a year full of hurdles. The circumstances have permanently altered and will never revert to how they were before.
Hannah Spearritt glided on the icy surface alongside her pro partner Andy Buchanan. Together, the duo showcased their skills to the tune of Ariana Grande's "Break Free".
Hannah was deeply moved as she reflected on her experience as a vocalist in S Club 7. She revealed that she had endured a very challenging year after the passing of her ex-bandmate Paul Cattermole (as shown in a 2005 photo featuring Hannah and Paul).
Amber Davies, who won Love Island and has appeared in West End productions, was commended for her 'lovely' acting on Sunday's episode of the show's return.
On the launch show of ITV1 on Sunday, Simon Senecal from Canada raised Amber off the ground and made her do a box split while performing to Kylie Minogue's song "Hold On To Now".
The duo was awarded a total of 25 points by the judges.
Jayne Torvill, the judge, expressed admiration for the lovely poses made by the skaters. She mentioned that the spiral performed by one of the participants was one of the finest she has seen on ice in quite a while.
In the meantime, Roxy Shahidi, an actress from Emmerdale, was hoisted up into a helicopter for her routine. The judges lauded her for putting on a stunningly seductive performance to Say Grace's song, You Don't Own Me, alongside French ice dancer Sylvain Longchambon.
The spectators expressed their disapproval by making a booing sound when Roxy and Sylvain were given a combined score of 20 points by the panel of judges.
Ryan Thomas, a former performer on Coronation Street, and his partner Amani Fancy achieved the highest score of 26.5 points from the judges and are leading the pack.
Ryan showed his supporters a sneak peek of his pre-show preparations for Sunday's Dancing On Ice by getting a spray tan beforehand.
Amber Davies, who won Love Island and has since taken on roles in West End productions, was commended for her exquisite performance on Sunday when the program made a comeback.
The famous Olympian Greg Rutherford was observed leaping gracefully over the ice while he glided to the beat of Queen's popular song, "Don't Stop Me Now," accompanied by the accomplished professional skater Vanessa James.
The honorable Christopher Dean expressed admiration for the astonishing performance of James' high jump, specifically highlighting the way he lifted himself up. James' overall score was an impressive 24.5 points.
The reappearance of Dancing On Ice also marked the return of Holly Willoughby to the small screen after she left This Morning in October, where she spent 14 years as a host.
The individual who is currently entertaining the audiences of the skating competition on ITV is aged 42 and has been fulfilling this role since 2006. At present, they are co-hosting alongside Stephen Mulhern.
Many years ago, Holly collaborated with Mulhern to host the children's program Ministry Of Mayhem that aired on ITV during Saturday mornings.
Holly Willoughby made her TV return in the recent season of Dancing On Ice. This was her first on-screen appearance after leaving This Morning in October. In the picture, Holly can be seen alongside her co-host, Stephen Mulhern.
Stephen, aged 46, briefly took over as the host of Dancing On Ice in 2022 when the previous presenter, Phillip Schofield, was diagnosed with Covid-19.
The show began on Sunday with a fantastic show from the experienced skaters and the presentation of fresh famous contestants.
In casual language, Holly, sporting a shiny silver dress, exclaimed, "We're here to witness an amazing ice show and give a round of applause to the astonishing cast of 2024. Please join me in welcoming Stephen Mulhern!"
The TV program called Dancing On Ice was ongoing on Sunday 21 January. You can watch it at 6.30 pm on both ITV1 and ITVX.
2024 Contestants Revealed For Dancing On Ice
CAREER: Ex-professional pugilist
What was his statement? 'If I can remain calm during boxing, then I should be able to remain calm during ice skating.'
What was her statement? She expressed her enthusiasm towards acquiring a new skill. It's effortless to continue living in our familiar ways, but the idea of incorporating something different is quite attractive to her.
"What was his statement? Well, he expressed his fondness for challenges and desire to engage in activities once again. His current motivation is to execute a feat that has never been accomplished before; that is his goal."
was a British ski jumper who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards was an athlete from Britain who participated in ski jumping during the Winter Olympics held in Calgary in 1988.
What did he express? He expressed his long-held desire to participate in the television program called "Dancing on Ice". He feels that it will be a trial he will thoroughly enjoy.
What was his statement? He mentioned that it has arrived at a perfect moment in his life. He expressed his inability to skate and shared that he hasn't practiced for it yet. He disclosed that he has only undergone some physiotherapy to make his body more resilient.
People are constantly inquiring from me, "Are you engaging in it?" I have already informed everyone about the matter!
I'm venturing into unfamiliar territory. I have no idea how I'll react, but I'm thrilled.
Occupation: Performer in the West End I have always had a passion for theatre and performing, so it was no surprise to my family when I pursued a career as a West End star. Being on stage and bringing characters to life through music and acting is something that fills me with joy and purpose. The journey to becoming a West End star is not easy, however. It takes years of training, auditioning, and hard work to reach that level. I had to attend drama school and work on my craft constantly to improve my skills and stand out in a highly competitive industry. But the hard work paid off when I landed my first role in a West End production. It was a dream come true to be performing on such a prestigious stage and seeing all my hard work come to fruition. I have since had the opportunity to play many iconic roles and work with incredibly talented performers and creatives. Being a West End star is a challenging but rewarding profession. I feel honoured to have the opportunity to share my passion with audiences from all around the world and bring joy to people's lives through the power of theatre.
WHAT WAS HER COMMENT? 'I probably qualify as someone who seeks out exciting experiences, but as I age, I find myself becoming increasingly anxious and I aspire to manage those feelings.'
What were his words? 'I have adored dancing, but it's typically on a dance floor during a Saturday evening. Dancing on Ice appears excessively challenging.'
WHAT WAS HER COMMENT? 'I feel anxious about getting an injury on my head, or simply hitting it hard. I cannot afford to lose any additional brain cells.'
WHAT DID SHE MEAN? "I am very nervous about this! I find it difficult to expose myself to others because I typically shy away"
WHAT DID SHE MEAN? 'I am unable to ice-skate. I haven't expressed my inability to anyone, but it's mainly because I'm too anxious about it.'
