Dancing on Ice star Dame Sarah Storey has been forced to quit her training and will no longer compete in the 2025 series after fracturing her left ankle.
The star has been keeping her fans updated with her training on her Instagram story and shared her excitement to be taking part in the competition this year.
However, she revealed the news today that she would no longer be able to take part after falling and suffering an injury.
Issuing a statement on her Instagram account, she shared a montage of images from her time with Longchambon and penned a sweet caption.
She wrote: “Absolutely gutted to have my Dancing on Ice training interrupted 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.
The pair have been training hard for the start of the competition
“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.
“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!”
Fans of Storey were quick to share their well wishes with the noting: “Speedy recovery Sarah.”
“I feel your pain!! Sending healing vibes,” another noted before a third said: “I hope Sylvain gets another partner, he’s fantastic.”
Sarah has said she is gutted her journey has come to an end
Others were concerned that Storey would not be replaced and that Longchambon would be left without a role in this year’s series.
The official Dancing on Ice Instagram also wished Storey a speedy recovery, and shared on their story: “Everyone at Dancing on Ice and ITV are so sorry that Dame Sarah Storey is no longer able to compete in Dancing on Ice 2025.
“We wish her a speedy recovery.” (sic)