from Anthony Cotton's fractured ribs to Jennifer Ellison's sliced scalp
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Dancing On Ice proved to be a smash for ITV between 2006 and 2014 during its original run - but some of the contestants got a bit smashed in the process.
The series ran for nine seasons (including one ‘All-Stars’ episode that rounded off the show) and we are so delighted it's back following a four year absence.
Those competing in this year's 10th series might want to take note of some unfortunate past incidents on the show - when some contestants ended up bloodied and bruised.
Here are the worst Dancing On Ice accidents so far…
Antony Cotton
Dancing On Ice star Antony Cotton rushed to hospital after breaking two ribs in horrific fall
This year's show has already claimed its first victim. Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has fractured several ribs during training for the fifth show.
The 42-year-old collapsed in agony after a move with dance partner Brandee Malto went horribly wrong.
Antony said: “Brandee and I were training for this week’s show when we lost our balance and both fell backwards onto the ice.
"Luckily, Brandee was uninjured but I was taken to hospital where I discovered I had fractured a couple of ribs, front and back.
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“I’d like to thank the staff at Silver Blades ice rink in Widnes, the doctor and nurse at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, and Brandee, who never left my side throughout.”
Antony insisted he would try to skate on Saturday despite losing a days training and being ordered to rest.
He added: “The show must go on and as such, we are going to do our best to continue in the Dancing on Ice competition this Sunday.
"Hopefully the painkillers and sequins will see us through.”
Jennifer Ellison
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In 2012, during series 7, Jennifer Ellison drew blood after she smashed herself in the head with her own skate blade.
The soap star performed an ambitious move where she arched back and kicked up a leg - however it led to a horrifying moment of TV.
Jen was rushed off to see paramedics as blood started pouring from her scalp, but she was cared for and back on the ice the following week.
Keith Chegwin
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The late Keith Chegwin was a contestant in 2011 - and cracked some bones when he was in training mode.
The TV host was taken out of action after just one day when he took a tumble on the ice and broke his shoulder and cracked three ribs taking him out of the competition before it had even begun.
Undeterred, the good sport returned in 2013 to compete again - but was voted off on week 7.
Jorgie Porter
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Professional skating really can be dangerous - as Jorgie Porter’s dance partner Matt Evers discovered.
During a daring stunt, Jorgie sliced open Matt’s face when she struck him in the face with her blade during a rehearsal.
Matt was stitched up and ready to perform during the live show - which went without a hitch.
David Seaman
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Taking an ice skate to the face isn’t the only concern for the dance partners of the stars - some get dropped too.
This was the case for David Seaman’s partner Pam O’Connor during the 2006 series.
The incident took place during a rehearsal and saw poor Pam split open her chin, requiring stitches.
Vanilla Ice
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It was a case of Ice Ice, oh no baby, for rap star Vanilla Ice as he failed to bond with the slippery surfaces of the rink.
The star hit the floor during a training session that resulted in him cracking his eye sending blood pouring from the wound.
He was rushed to hospital with concussion and required stitches - and was eventually voted off in week 6 of the 2011 series.
Gareth Thomas
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Rugby legend Gareth Thomas proved to be surprisingly graceful on the ice - however he suffered an unusual injury during his time on the show.
At the crucial semi-final stage, Gareth was struck down with motion sickness as he tried to perfect the ‘flying’ routine - forcing him to pull out.
The poor chap had previously been left winded when he took a tumble while lifting his dance partner in an earlier rehearsal, leaving him gasping on the ice for several minutes before he could recover.