RACHEL STEVENS shocked fans when it was revealed she would not be appearing on Dancing on Ice on January 23.
The S Club 7 star will NOT be performing on the show for her opening performance, but what happened to her?
Why is Rachel Stevens out of Dancing On Ice?
Rachel has dropped out of the show for one week after fracturing her wrist.
The 43-year-old was due to skate alongside Brendyn Hatfield but has been forced to pull out after falling on the ice during training and sustaining the injury.
A Dancing On Ice rep said: "Due to an injury sustained in training and on the expert advice from the Dancing on Ice medical professionals, Rachel Stevens will not skate in this Sunday's show.
"We look forward to her returning to the show next weekend."
Rachel will now skate for the first time in the competition in week three on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
What has Rachel said about her injury?
Rachel is yet to speak publicly about her injury.
However, prior to taking part, the former S Club 7 singer opened up about her fears for the show asshe described herself as a "perfectionist" and "naturally competitive".
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She admitted she is terrified of one thing – the infamous Headbanger.
The risky move sees skaters swinging their partner's around by their feet, with their heads skimming dangerous close to the ice.
Rachel admitted: "The headbanger fills me with fear.
"I’m fine with heights but it's one of those things, until you actually do it you don’t know.
"I have no idea how I'm going to be and how I’m going to feel.
"All I know is, I want to go for it and have fun. That's the thing. I’ve always been quite a perfectionist but with this I really want to go for it.
"It's about having a laugh and having fun learning a new skill along the way."
Who else has left Dancing On Ice?
It comes after it was revealed that Bez has also been forced to miss the second episode of the show on January 23, 2022, after testing positive for Covid.
However Bez wasn't due to perform having had his first skate in week one.
The Happy Monday's star is the first celebrity to wear a helmet on the ice after taking a tumble during rehearsals.
Over the years there have been a number of serious injuries on the show, with a few celebrities sustaining lasting issues.
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