The moment Dancing On Ice’s Denise Van Outen dislocated her shoulder during rehearsal was captured on camera in harrowing footage.
And the actress, 46, took quite the tumble in the painful-looking moment, as she’s seen falling on her side on the hard rink.
Skating alongside pro partner Matt Evers, Denise is seen losing her footing and falling forward.
The moment Dancing On Ice ‘s Denise Van Outen dislocated her shoulder during rehearsal was captured on camera in harrowing footage
Matt goes to grab her, but she slips from his grasp and tumbles onto the ice.
In another shot, a few moments later, she is seen being tended to by a medic, rink-side.
And the actress, 46, took quite the tumble in the painful-looking moment, as she’s seen falling on her side on the hard rink
Skating alongside pro partner Matt Evers, Denise is seen losing her footing and falling forward
In another shot, a few moments later, she is seen being tended to by a medic, rink-side
Denise thanked her fans for their support after she was rushed to hospital on Thursday following the shock fall.
She took to Instagram on Sunday morning to share candid images from a medical centre after partially dislocate her shoulder, and sources say she will still make her debut on the show later in the day.
Media personality Denise also expressed her gratitude towards ITV and her professional partner Matt Evers for ‘taking care of me when I feel like crying’.
‘Told you I’m clumsy!’ Dancing On Ice ‘s Denise Van Outen has thanked her fans for their support after she was rushed to hospital on Thursday following a shock fall during rehearsals
The TV star wrote: ‘Thank you for all your lovely messages this morning. Told you I’m clumsy on the ice!.
‘Massive thanks to everyone @itv. (Medics & production) and our glorious @nhswebsite for looking after me because I know how overstretched you are at the moment.
‘Also thank you to @themattevers for being a true friend and taking care of me and making me laugh when I feel like crying ❤️ . @dancingonice @itv #dancingonice.’ (sic)
According to The Sun, Denise will perform despite her injury, with an insider claiming: ‘Denise had a huge scare, but she’s determined not to let a dislocated shoulder stop her from performing on the launch show.
Unfortunate: The actress, 46, took to Instagram on Sunday morning to share candid images from a medical centre after partially dislocate her shoulder
What’s going to happen? The mother-of-one is expected to still make her debut on the show later in the day
‘A true friend’: The TOWIE narrator also expressed her gratitude to ITV and her professional partner for ‘taking care of me when I feel like crying’ (pictured above with a medic)
‘She’s had huge support from her skating partner Matt Evers. He’s going to be on hand to make sure tonight goes to plan, despite the difficult circumstances.’
In one photo, the mother-of-one appears to be inhaling air through a device, while another picture saw her flashing a thumbs down sign as she held an ice pack up to her forehead.
American pair skater Matt, 44, also posted his well wishes for his pal on social media, branding her ‘the most improved star’ he’s worked with in the competition’s history.
Checked out: Following the assessment at the studio rink at Bovingdon Airfield, Hertfordshire, the media personality was taken to A&E where she had an emergency X-Ray done
‘You’ve come a long way baby!’ Matt Evers, 44, posted his well wishes for his pal on social media, branding her ‘the most improved star’ he’s worked with in the competition’s history
The sportsman, who has served as a dancer on the series since its inception in 2006, said: ‘You’ve come a long way baby!
‘Tonight @vanouten_denise is the night! Out of my 13 @dancingonice celebs over the years you get the most improved star. Proof that through hard work and dedication you can make a change and even learn to skate.’ (sic)
TOWIE narrator Denise initially revealed the news to The Sun, stating: ‘I’ve taken a few tumbles since we started training but with this one I knew immediately it wasn’t good.’
Following the assessment at the studio rink at Bovingdon Airfield, Hertfordshire, she was taken to A&E where she had an emergency X-Ray done.
The procedure revealed she had partially dislocated her left shoulder and damaged her tendons, while she was also badly bruised.
According to the publication, Denise was advised to rest in order to recover and help improve her chances of making her debut.
Fingers crossed: Reflecting on the accident, Denise said she remembered thinking ‘please don’t let it be a break’ after hitting the ice
Denise claimed she couldn’t move her shoulder much following the injury and felt it was ‘touch and go’ whether she could skate before Sunday, though she said she is having ongoing physio.
She added that she and Matt have changed their routine so that she doesn’t put too much strain on her shoulder, if she will be able to skate.
Rather than rush her recovery, Denise explained that she and Matt are taking things ‘hour by hour’ and will make a decision before the show airs.
Following the news, Denise shared a post from Lady Leshurr who wished her a speedy recovery as she shared a picture of them posing in a socially distanced snap.
MailOnline has contacted Denise’s representatives for comment, when approached Dancing On Ice spokespeople declined to comment.
Helpful: Denise (pictured with Myleene Klass, Lady Leshurr and Sonny Jay) only admitted on Thursday that she’s still ‘petrified’ of doing Dancing On Ice
Ouch: The X-Ray revealed she had partially dislocated her left shoulder and damaged her tendons, while she was also badly bruised
Despite being a West End star, with professional dance training and prior experience competing in a live TV show following her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, Denise admitted on Thursday that she’s still ‘petrified’ of doing Dancing On Ice.
She explained: ‘You would not believe it – I would fall over from standing talking but you do get used to it. I am less bruised now, which is good. I am less likely to fall than I was three months ago.
‘I have always been petrified of being on the ice and having an injury and falling. I have fallen over in most of my sessions.
Road to recovery: Denise has been advised to rest in order to recover to help improve her chances of making her debut on Sunday night
Safety first: Denise added that she and Matt have changed their routine so that she doesn’t put too much strain on her shoulder, if she will be able to skate
‘I was so nervous when I was first on the ice that my whole body would tense and then I would keep falling over.
‘I am trying to stay relaxed and not think about injuries so much because you can never predict what you’re going to happen when you’re on ice.
‘I hope I can get through the competition and not be taken over by injury. It is scary.’
Stars attempting to impress with their new-found skating abilities include Rebekah Vardy, Myleene Klass, Billie Faiers, Sonny Jay and Jason Donovan.
Support: Following the news, Denise shared a post from Lady Leshurr who wished her a speedy recovery as she shared a picture of them posing in a socially distanced snap
‘So nervous’: Despite being a West End star, with a background in dance and prior experience competing in live shows, Denise admitted on Thursday that she’s still ‘petrified’ of the show
Worst fears: At the time, she said: ‘I hope I can get through the competition and not be taken over by injury. It is scary’
ITV reassured fans on earlier this month that the show will be back as planned despite the UK being plunged into a third lockdown, however a few new precautions will be in place including perspex dividers between the judges and no audience.
The news came amid claims the celebs and their professional skating partners were concerned about coronavirus hitting the show and it being cancelled.
The judging panel will be sat far apart, keeping in line with social distancing measures, and perspex panels will be placed between them.
For the first time in its history the studio at Bovingdon Airfield in Hertfordshire will have no audience, a move mirroring that of Strictly Come Dancing.
Changes: The new series will see the judges protected by perspex screens and there will be no studio audience amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and there will be no audience
Last year: The judges (Ashley Banjo, John Barrowman, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) sat closer together last year
Precautions: For the first time in its history the studio at Bovingdon Airfield in Hertfordshire will have no audience, a move mirroring that of Strictly Come Dancing
The skating celebrities will also watch each other perform from socially-distanced tables to keep everyone safe from COVID-19.
Confirming the return of the hit series, ITV tweeted: ‘Confirmed: Dancing on Ice returns Sunday 17 January at 6pm on ITV.
‘Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby once again return to present the show and the expert Ice Panel of Torvill and Dean, John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo.’
Dancing On Ice, starts on Sunday 17th January at 6pm on ITV
Dancing On Ice 2021: Who are the celebrities?
MYLEENE KLASS
Age: 42
Profession: Musician and radio host
Myleene says: ‘My girls have always wanted me to do this but I’ve always been too scared someone will skate over my fingers!’
JASON DONOVAN
Age: 52
Profession: Actor and singer, best know for playing Scott Robinson in Neighbours
Jason says: ‘To be able to learn a skill and spend some time focused is quite exciting, and I’m looking forward to seeing you guys.’
FAYE BROOKES
Age: 33
Profession: Actress best known for her role as Kate Connor in Coronation Street
Faye says: ‘I’m so excited! The producers get to know you and this is the first time I think people are just going to see me, not being a character… Just being me – Faye!’
COLIN JACKSON
Age: 53
Profession: Former sprint and hurdling athlete, who has since carved out a career as a TV personality
Colin says: ‘You go out there, you enjoy yourself and you learn a new skill and to hone the skill of skating will just be a huge, huge plus. I’m looking forward to it.’
REBEKAH VARDY
Age: 38
Profession: TV personality
Rebekah says: ‘I’m really looking forward to getting my teeth into that. I’m going to give my 100% effort for it all.’
RUFUS HOUND
Age: 41
Profession: Comedian
Rufus says: ‘I’m doing it for the money. I don’t know if you’ve heard but about six months ago this global pandemic hit and made just about everything I’ve ever done to earn a pound note disappear!’
DENISE VAN OUTEN
Age: 46
Profession: Performer and presenter, best known for The Big Breakfast
Denise says: ‘I’m really excited. Finally, I get to tell people. I’ve kept this a secret from most of my friends and family. Betsy [her daughter] doesn’t even know….’
SONNY JAY
Age: 27
Profession: Singer and radio presenter, best known for his daily Breakfast Show on Capital Radio
Sonny says: ‘I don’t want to fall over, not in front of the nation. I don’t want to be a meme the next day!’
JOE-WARREN PLANT
Age: 18
Profession: Actor best known for his role as Jacob Gallagher in Emmerdale
Joe-Warren says: ‘I’m super excited. I’m glad I have the time off Emmerdale to really focus on training…’
GRAHAM BELL
Age: 54
Profession: Former Olympic skier, who is also a TV presenter, adventurer and journalist
Graham says: ‘Ice doesn’t scare me, it’s the dancing… [My experience was confined to] ‘dancing on tables, wearing ski boots in après ski. It’s not graceful and elegant!’
LADY LESHURR
Age: 30
Profession: Rapper
Lady says: ‘I’m petrified, (but) I’ve always wanted to ice skate so what’s better than doing it in front of millions of people.’
Billie Faiers
Age: 30
Profession: Television personality
Billie says: ‘I am soooo excited to announce that I will be taking part. I still can’t believe I am actually doing it!!’