“DANCING On Ice fans have been left feeling heated, with some claiming the latest elimination a “fix”. On Sunday night, EastEnders star Charlie Brooks went up against Anton Ferdinand in the skate off after failing to secure the public votes and judges scores in 80s week. 6 Charlie Brooks became a favourite on the series”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
On Sunday night, EastEnders star Charlie Brooks went up against Anton Ferdinand in the skate off after failing to secure the public votes and judges scores in 80s week.
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Charlie Brooks became a favourite on the seriesCredit: Rex
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The star landed in the skate off after failing to secure a high enough score and public voteCredit: Rex
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Charlie is beloved for playing Janine on EastEndersCredit: BBCAfter taking to the rink once again, Charlie – who is famed for playing Janine on EastEnders – was sent home and bid an emotional farewell.
However, some fans think that her fate was sealed before she even got her skates on after landing in the “death slot” – a position in the line-up that viewers believe is a disadvantage.
Some think that it was unfair on Charlie, particularly as EastEnders’ 40th anniversary celebrations are happening this week.
“ITV lumping Charlie in the death slot on EastEnders Anniversary week,” one wrote on X/Twitter.
“charlie in the death slot… #DancingOnIce” wrote another.
“Are you kidding me ITV -putting Janine (aka Charlie Brooks) in the death slot in the week of #Eastenders 40th annivasary!” complained a third.
And once she was voted out, fans doubled down on claims that the judges “wanted her gone” from the competition.
“undermarked but who’s surprised?! it’s a shame they wanted her gone this week,” one fan complained.
While another said: “after tonight i am now certain the voting is rigged and corrupt !! no way should charlie have been voted off !!”
On Sunday night, following the skate-off, it was down the the judging panel – Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo – to have their say on who should be going home next.
Ashley, Oti and Jayne opted to eliminate Charlie meaning that no vote from Chris was required.
As this week’s head judge, Chris would have had the responsibility of making the casting vote if at a tie-break.
Although it was not required, he insisted he would have voted to axe Charlie as well.
Speaking alongside pro partner Eric Radford, Charlie admitted she was ready to leave the show.
Talking to the programme’s hosts, she revealed that she had begun to feel “out of her depth” as she confessed that she was the “right person” to go home.
Dancing On Ice continues Sundays on ITV1.
Here’s how the series has played out so far…
2nd Out: Reality star Ferne McCann
3rd Out: Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave
4th Out: Love Island’s Chris Taylor
5th Out: Eastenders star Charlie Brooks
Exits due to Injury:
Comedian Josh Jones (left in January after injury)
Paralympian Sarah Storey (left during rehearsals)
Still In Play:
- Mollie Pearce from The Traitors
- Michaela Strachan
- Dan Edgar
- Anton Ferdinand
- Sam Aston
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Charlie said she was ready to leave and felt ‘in over her head’Credit: Instagram/ charlie_brooks_xx
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Charlie and pro skater Eric Radford bid farewell to the show on SundayCredit: Rex
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Fans believed the star was locked in to leave after getting the ‘death slot’ in the line-upCredit: Rex