Controversy on the Ice
The Dancing on Ice judges faced backlash for giving actress Chelsee Healey low scores, placing her at the bottom of the leaderboard with just 22 points out of 40. Despite delivering an "energetic" performance, Chelsee failed to impress the experts in the first episode of the new series, leading to jeers from the audience.
Fans Speak Out
Fans took to social media to express their frustration with the judges' scoring. Many believed Chelsee deserved higher marks compared to her co-star Ferne McCann, who received 4.5 points more. Viewers pointed out inconsistencies in the judging criteria and questioned why Chelsee was critiqued more harshly.
Judges' Feedback
Despite the criticism, judge Oti Mabuse praised Chelsee for her performance, describing her as a "little pocket rocket." However, concerns were raised about her core strength and confidence on the ice. Fellow judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean acknowledged Chelsee's dancing abilities but urged her to focus more on her skating skills.
Leaderboard Rankings
Springwatch star Michaela Strachan dominated the leaderboard, followed closely by Corrie star Sam Aston and former Towie star Ferne McCann. Love Island alum Chris Taylor narrowly edged out Chelsee for a higher ranking. The competition remains fierce as the other half of celebrities prepare to showcase their skills in the upcoming episodes.
