Dancing On Ice’s Rebekah Vardy was among the stars heading to training on Saturday after the show was thrown into chaos.
The WAG, 38, opted for laid-back sportswear over a face mask as she headed into the rink ahead of the next live show, which has faced ‘major headaches’ after three celebrities dropped out.
On Friday it was reported that bosses were adamant ‘another elimination will take place this weekend’ despite celebrities Rufus Hound, 41, Denise Van Outen, 46, Billie Faiers, 31, all being absent from this week’s live show.
Carrying on! Dancing On Ice’s Rebekah Vardy, 38, lead the celebrities heading to training on Saturday after the show was thrown into chaos as three stars were forced to pull out
Rebekah cut a laid-back figure in a pale pink cardigan over a blue zipped up top as she chatted on her phone on her way into the rink.
The mother-of-five swept her glossy chestnut tresses into a high ponytail as she arrived for another day of rehearsals with her partner Andy Buchanan.
Meanwhile Emmerdale’s Joe-Warren Plant also headed into the rink with his professional partner Vanessa Bauer after impressive the judges with their performance during the first live show.
Carrying on! The WAG opted for laid-back sportswear over a face mask as she headed into the rink ahead of the next live show
Simple: Rebekah cut a laid-back figure in a pale pink cardigan over a blue zipped up top as she chatted on her phone on her way into the rink
Back to work: The mother-of-five swept her glossy chestnut tresses into a high ponytail as she arrived for another day of rehearsals with her partner Andy Buchanan
Solid: Rebekah impressed viewers with her skating performance during the first live show, earning a solid 25 points out of 40
Dynamic: She was joined by her professional partner Andy Buchanan, as she pair arrived and exited the rink with their hot drinks in hand
Dancing On Ice has been thrown into chaos in recent days after three celebrities were forced to pull out of this weekend’s live show.
Although two of the three celebrities are likely to return after a week off the ice, show bosses are said to be ‘preparing for every possible outcome.’
It’s thought that two of the three absentee stars will return: Rufus Hound, 41, is self-isolating after coming into contact with coronavirus, while Billie Faiers, 31, is taking the week off to grieve the loss of her grandmother Wendy.
Here they are! Emmerdale’s Joe-Warren Plant also headed into training with his professional partner Vanessa Bauer (right)
Going strong: The pair also impressed with their first skate two weeks ago, and will take to the rink on Sunday for Musicals Week
Drama: Dancing On Ice has been thrown into chaos in recent days after three celebrities were forced to pull out of this weekend’s live show
Denise Van Outen, 46, however, who was skating with pro Matt Evers, 44, has permanently pulled out of the show after dislocating her shoulder.
She has been replaced by gymnast Amy Tinkler, 21, who will skate with pro Joe Johnson this Sunday
It’s also been claimed that producers are ready to call on stand-in Matt Richardson, 29, if anyone else should permanently drop out.
Chaos! Denise Van Outen, 46, was forced to pull out of the show completely after fracturing her shoulder during training (pictured with pro skater Matt Evers)
No stopping! Rufus Hound, 41, will miss this week’s show as he’s told to isolate after coming into contact with coronavirus (pictured with pro skater Robin Johnstone)
They’ll be back: Billie Faiers, 31, is also taking the week off to grieve the loss of her grandmother after she passed away earlier this week
A source told The Sun: ‘The trio of absences have caused major headaches. Bosses have to fill two hours in prime time.
‘They thought the biggest hurdle would be getting the programme on air, but they couldn’t have foreseen coronavirus causing a contestant to drop out at the same time that two other stars left due to an injury and a bereavement.
‘With such a run of bad luck, they’re preparing for every possible outcome. They’re taking nothing for granted.’
MailOnline has contacted Dancing On Ice for comment.
Pals: Olympian Colin Salmon shared a laugh with his professional partner Klabera Komini as they arrived for training
Rumours: It was reported that producers are ready to call on stand-in Matt Richardson, 29, if anyone else should permanently drop out
Denise explained after last weekend that that doctors discovered she had three bone fractures in her shoulder which meant she’d be unable to perform any lifts or solo skating.
A spokesperson for Dancing on Ice said: ‘We adore Denise and Matt and we’re so very sad to see them leave the competition so soon.
‘They are both much loved members of the Dancing On Ice family and we’d like to thank them for their hard work, from the moment they began training through to the joyful performances they brought to the show.
‘We wish Denise all the very best as she now takes some time to make a full recovery.’
Worries: A source said: ‘The trio of absences have caused major headaches. Bosses have to fill two hours in prime time’
Drama: They added: ‘With such a run of bad luck, they’re preparing for every possible outcome. They’re taking nothing for granted’
On Thursday evening, a spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: ‘Sadly due to a family bereavement this week Billie Shepherd is taking a break from the ice and won’t be on Sunday’s show.
‘We look forward to her returning next week and send her all of our love at this sad time.’
MailOnline understands that Billie and her famous family have also taken time out to grieve and have temporarily halted filming for The Mummy Diaries.
It will happen! It was also reported bosses were adamant ‘another elimination will take place this weekend’ despite being three celebrities short