Michael Barrymore Criticizes Dancing on Ice

Michael Barrymore, former contestant on ITV's Dancing on Ice, has accused the show's producers of abusive behavior, claiming it was worse than the allegations currently facing BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Barrymore, who left the ice skating competition in 2019 due to an injury, expressed his concerns on social media, stating he had witnessed abuse firsthand. ITV has strongly refuted these claims, labeling them as 'unsubstantiated' and emphasizing their commitment to the welfare of their cast and crew. This controversy arises amid an ongoing probe into misconduct on Strictly Come Dancing, involving accusations against professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima. Pernice denies the allegations, while Di Prima has apologized for his actions. ITV maintains that all training for Dancing on Ice occurs under strict supervision in public ice rinks or studios.