Dancing on Ice Star Greg Rutherford Battling Chest Infection Ahead of Show's Launch

Greg Rutherford's Health Woes

Dancing on Ice star Greg Rutherford, 37, has been hit with a chest infection just weeks before the show's highly-anticipated launch. The retired athlete took to Instagram to inform fans of his illness and express his hope for a speedy recovery.

Putting Health First

With the first live show just two weeks away, it's no surprise that Rutherford is prioritizing his health and steering clear of New Year's festivities. The Olympic gold medalist shared a straight-faced selfie, accompanied by a caption that read, "Me this year with a chest infection. No party, no celebration. Just feeling rough. Fingers crossed it passes soon as I've got some ice skating to do!"

A Change in Plans

It was revealed back in September that Greg Rutherford had signed up for Dancing on Ice after his dreams of joining Britain's bobsleigh team for the 2022 Winter Olympics were shattered due to a shoulder injury. A show insider explained that the setback freed up Rutherford's calendar, allowing him to take on the challenge of the popular reality show. As a competitive athlete, he was eager to have something to focus on and train for, and Dancing on Ice presented the perfect opportunity.

From Strictly to the Ice

Many will remember Greg Rutherford's impressive run on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, where he danced with professional Claudia Fragapane. The duo lasted for an impressive nine weeks in the competition. However, insiders predict that Rutherford could go even further on Dancing on Ice, a show that demands even greater athleticism than ballroom dancing.

A Trophy to Add to the Collection

If Greg Rutherford emerges as the winner of Dancing on Ice, he will need to make space on his mantlepiece, which already holds an MBE, six gold medals, and his Celebrity Masterchef winner's award. Rutherford has confirmed that he has been partnered with skater Vanessa James for the competition.

Source: The Celeb Report