Dancing on Ice's Greg Rutherford in talks for show return
Dancing on Ice star Greg Rutherford has teased a future return to the show.
The track-and-field athlete was a contestant on the 2024 series, partnered with professional skater Vanessa James, but was forced to pull out of the competition after sustaining a severe injury.
Appearing on Lorraine on Wednesday (July 17), Rutherford revealed he has been in contact with show bosses about a possible return in the future.
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"It’s been early-stage discussed whether or not I come back and do one skate maybe," he told host Lorraine Kelly. "I'd love to give it another go.
"It was something I didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I did, and that was the interesting thing for me."
The gold-medal-winning long-jump Olympian received consistently high scores for his performances on the show, including two perfect 10.0s from judges Oti Mabuse and guest judge Johnny Weir in week 7.
After making it through the semi-finals, Rutherford sadly had to withdraw from the Dancing on Ice grand final due to his injury.
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After seeking medical advice from a specialist, the athlete later confirmed the nature of his injury, explaining in March that he had tore and herniated his abs sliding on the ice, essentially giving himself "a C-section".
Recalling the moment the injury took place, Rutherford told Lorraine: "I had this absolute panicked look and the two pros that were on the ice who were incredible, they straight away shouted for people to come and I couldn’t move.
"It was one of the most bizarre things, because it was all in the stomach and you then realise how much you use your stomach when it’s damaged. I couldn't move, I couldn’t do anything and I laid on the ice for ten minutes with gas and air before they had to get me off."
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The Olympian underwent surgery for the injury and revealed he is "a lot better" now.
Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas was crowned the Dancing on Ice 2024 winner alongside professional partner Amani Fancy. Made in Chelsea's Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer placed second, while BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts and Mark Hanretty finished their skating journey in third place.
Dancing on Ice can be streamed on ITVX.
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