It’s possible this could be the coldest February for years, so it shouldn’t come as any great surprise that it was chilly at Dancing on Ice on Sunday. However, the cold front that passed through wasn’t outside but was on the inside of the studio! It’s always a shame when someone gets voted out, but Sharron Davies may have hastened her own downfall when she refused to skate to the music set by Torvill & Dean, picking her own (much slower, “less taxing”) track. I may be wrong but I think maybe that was a big mistake. T & D were far from happy, Jason left his seat early in protest and I was blue from the chill. I tend to think that Olympic Gold medal winning and international skating legends, probably know best! Sharron admitted on This Morning that she had never watched the show prior to signing up and thought there would be “more skating and less dancing.” Note to future contestants… be sure you understand what Dancing on Ice actually means!!
We are now left with a very excited, happy skating family who are pushing themselves harder and harder as we get further in to the competition. Everyone has moved up a gear and next week’s Skate Off is going to be really upsetting because it’s anyone’s guess who the voters and judges will dismiss.
Whatever happens I will be there, looking at a line-up of eager faces, giving the good and bad news. And that’s this weeks video. I’ve shown you what’s said in my ear, this week you can watch the results from a completely new angle. Meet Dan and our highly sophisticated (and very effective) back up system, in case my ear-piece breaks down. And note the equally high tech way I remember what number skater we’re up to!!
After watching this all the secrets are out and you too could host the Skate Off 
© Phillip Schofield 2010
