ITV Dancing On Ice's Chris Taylor issues statement after skating partner Vanessa Bauer quits show | Wales Online

ITV Dancing On Ice's Chris Taylor issues statement after skating partner Vanessa Bauer quits showDancing On Ice star Chris Taylor has broken his silence after his professional partner,

Vanessa Bauer, was forced to quit the show just hours before the live finalLifestyleKaren Price and Victoria Johns Showbiz Reporter15:55, 02 Feb 2025 Dancing on Ice star Chris Taylor has

spoken out after his skating partner Vanessa Bauer had to bow out of the competition. The Love Island alum was dealt a tough hand when Vanessa, aged 29, had to withdraw from the show's live

final on Sunday due to a backstage injury.

Vanessa took to Instagram, clearly gutted about having to exit the glitzy show, and didn't hold back on her praise for Chris, 33, commending him for his dedication on the ice. Chris, not one

to leave heartfelt words unanswered, replied on his Stories, affectionately calling Vanessa a "very annoying brother for life".

‌ He went on to say: "Whilst I'm here, let me tell you something about this woman. She is hands down the most committed, determined and inspirational person I have ever met. She gives

everything 3000% and it's been an honour to be taught by her. Very, very sad we didn't get to finish this together, but you've got an annoying brother for life now."

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Masked Singer fans 'know' Natalie Cassidy is Bush after quitting EastEnders - despite her denial The departure of Vanessa is yet another setback for Dancing On Ice, following comedian Josh

Jones also stepping down due to an injury he suffered during practice.

Article continues below Vanessa delivered a heartfelt update, informing her followers of the gutting decision that put her Dancing on Ice journey with Chris on ice. The visibly emotional

star shared, "I'm here today with rather upsetting news. I am unfortunately not going to be able to continue on Dancing on Ice with Chris. That's really upsetting for me. I have trained

Chris since October last year and it is always such an amazing achievement for myself to see someone else progress so much in a skill they've never done before. So it's been really rewarding

for me to watch this whole journey for Chris [and] the way he's got better week since October and also since the live shows started," reports the Mirror.

Vanessa is out of Dancing on Ice(Image: Instagram/@vanessabauer_skates) The injuries became apparent when an MRI scan unveiled a series of setbacks including a total ligament tear and major

sprains. Vanessa explained the gravity of her condition: "I unfortunately had a little accident backstage last week on Dancing on Ice just before the live show on Sunday. And I didn't

realise how bad it was then, but we did an MRI and it turned out that I have a completely torn ligament, grade three sprain injury and a major grade two sprain injury. I shouldn't be skating

on an injury like that and so I'm taking all of the advice from the medical professionals here, I am in very good hands."

Article continues below Ferne McCann, recently ousted Dancing On Ice competitor, was quick to express sympathy, replying to Vanessa: "Oh darling [heartbreak emoji] devastating news for you.

Health comes first. Wishing you a speedy recovery."

Dancing on Ice is on ITV1 on Sundays and on ITVX