DANCING ON ICE: PRO SKATER HAMISH GAMAN FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE COMPETITION

The skating pro has been forced to withdraw due to injury.

ITV confirmed: "Sadly we can confirm that Hamish Gaman, who has been partnered with Faye Brookes, has had to withdraw from the competition. We thank him for all his hard work and wish him the very best as he takes some time out to allow his injury to fully heal."

Faye will return to the competition next weekend with pro skater Matt Evers.

This follows the news that the show will not air this weekend, and will be taking a weeks break. An ITV statement read: "ITV have taken the decision to pause Dancing on Ice this week and there will be no live show on Sunday 21st February.

Each week our production team and cast have delivered a fantastic show during incredibly challenging times. The welfare of all of those involved is important to us and we felt it prudent to take a week’s break at this juncture.

Continuing to make the best TV for our viewers is of paramount importance to us and we look forward to resuming the competition next week, with the show back live on Sunday 28th February."

Dancing On Ice returns Sunday 28th January at 6pm on ITV.