DANCING on Ice has found itself embroiled in a ‘fix row’ after fuming fans were left raging at the show’s judging panel and insisted they were repeatedly ‘under-marking’ one star.
The ITV show was awash with backlash when Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan took to the ice.
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Despite having topped the leaderboard at the start of the series, the TV star’s scores have since been beaten by many of her co-stars.
But this has left a bad taste in fans’ mouths after they insisted she is one of the best celebrities to take to the ice in years and exclaimed that she has “winner’s potential”.
During tonight’s show, Michaela opened the show alongside her pro partner Mark Hanretty as they skated to Venus by Bananarama.
Whilst the pair managed to get a respectable 34 out of 40 – they eventually landed second to bottom of the leaderboard following the first round of skating.
It led many fans to quip that the show judges’ scoring of the star has repeatedly decreased despite the fact they think the performance should have received top marks.
Lashing out at the programme, one enraged viewer slammed the decision on X as they said: “SICK of them undermarking Michaela.
“She’s one of the best skaters they’ve had in years and ever since they told her to stop skating on her own as much the marks have stayed the same.”
Another added: “Michaela could have red,white and blue smoke trails coming out of her tutu like a red arrow and still not get a 10 from the judges.”
A third then penned: “I said this last week, but I feel the judges have really thrown Michaela.
“They criticised her for her solo skating / confidence and now she’s playing safe, which she’s being criticised for.”
Before a fourth went on to say: “Why do I get the feeling that the judges want Dan and Vanessa to win over Michaela and Mark?
“It’s like Beth Tweddle all over again, when the judges clearly wanted anyone but her to win for some bizarre reason.”
Dancing On Ice 2025 pairings
Here’s the 12 celebs taking part in 2025 – along with their professional partner.
Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford
Chris Taylor and Vanessa Bauer
Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton
Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty
Dan Edgar and Vanessa James
Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt
Sam Aston and Molly Lanaghan
Josh Jones and Tippy Packard
Here’s who has left the show so far:
Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden
Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield
Chelsee Healey and Andy Buchanan
Sarah Storey revealed she had quit on December 6, 2024. The Paralympian was partnered with Sylvain Longchambon.
