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.
‘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.
‘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.
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
‘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!’
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