It comes as BBC rival Strictly has found itself at the centre of a bullying scandal
DANCING On Ice pro Colin Grafton has shared how the show’s avoided Strictly-style scandals.
The 33-year-old skater has been part of the beloved ITV programme since 2023.
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Colin Grafton has competed in two series of Dancing On IceCredit: Splash
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BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing has been faced with two bullying scandals in recent monthsCredit: BBC
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Colin revealed the mechanics of Dancing On Ice’s rehearsalsCredit: Rex
This year, BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing has been faced with two bullying scandals.
Since its 2006 debut, however, Dancing On Ice has had almost no such controversy.
Although in 2020, singer Caprice and pro skater partner Hamish Gaman feuded.
Speaking to The Sun Online, Colin revealed a key difference between the two shows’ rehearsal methods.
He said: “It’s different for Dancing On Ice because we’re typically almost always miked and on camera for everything
“We film all our rehearsals, of course.
“You know, we’re limited to a certain amount of time on the ice.
“So we usually do training about two hours a day during this period.
“They have to purchase the ice and it’s private and all these things.
“So we’re typically always miked up and recording. Mostly always chaperoned.”
In July, Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima was axed from the BBC show over allegations of physical and verbal behaviour towards his former dance partner, TV personality Zara McDermott.
Graziano, 30, later posted an apology online, saying he “deeply regrets” his behaviour, announcing he would step back from this year’s series.
Meanwhile, actress Amanda Abbington, who withdrew from last year’s Strictly, branded her partner Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour as “abusive, cruel and mean”.
The BBC cleared the 34-year-old Sicilian of ten out of 16 allegations when its probe concluded in September.
Dancing On Ice 2025 full line-up revealed
EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks
Traitors finalist Mollie Pearce
Coronation Street favourite Sam Aston
Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave
Towie’s Ferne McCann
Comedian Josh Jones
Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan
Towie’s Dan Edgar
Love Island’s Chris Taylor
Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey
Ex-Footballer Anton Ferdinand
Paralympian Dame Sarah Story
Six claims were upheld, including bullying and harassment.
Bosses apologised to Amanda.
As for Dancing On Ice, it will be returning for its 17th series in January 2025.
This time around, Colin will partner with The Traitors runner-up Mollie Pearce.
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Amanda Abbington withdrew from Strictly 2023Credit: BBC
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Colin will next partner The Traitors star Mollie PearceCredit: ITV
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