DANCING On Ice finds itself in a sexism row as viewers accuse the judges of ‘underscoring’ female stars.
Fans of the ITV skating competition were left stunned after a show-favourite was axed last night.
Viewers don’t understand how Michela only scored 36.5 last week[/caption]
Viewers can not remember there ever being a female winner on the show[/caption]
They watched as The Traitors star Mollie Pearce was sent home by Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo.
Dan Edgar was picked over Mollie after they both found themselves in the skate-off.
After Mollie’s elimination, fans have now branded Dancing On Ice sexist – raging that female contestants are consistently being scored lower.
“I don’t understand how Michela only scored 36.5 when Sam nearly falls and gets 37.0, her skating is in a different league” asked one viewer.
“Same reason this show hasn’t had a female winner in FOREVER” explained another viewer.
“Yup they really need to hide sexism better” added another.
“I feel like they are really favouring the men this year” said one disgruntled fan.
Another agreed and stated: “Mollie was so much cleaner in skate off.”
“The judges are weird this is one of the years we have the best chance of a woman winning and the judges underscore her and put her in dangerous positions.
“The only silver lining about tonight is that the judges overscoring the hell out of Anton and putting him at the top exposed that Dan is not getting the votes either.
“Next week I do get the vibe the judges with change their tune with Michaela now that she’s the last woman left next will be interesting,
“I do wonder if they will put Sam at the bottom for the judges to get Dan & Anton both their favorites in the finals” explained another.
“I’ve lost interest the last few years since the only suspense is which male will win” added another fan.
After Mollie’s elimination fans just couldn’t believe how Dan was still in the competition- raging that she was a better dancer compared to him.
Dancing On Ice 2025 pairings
Here’s the 12 celebs lined up to take part in 2025 – along with their professional partner.
Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty
Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt
Here’s who has left the show so far:
Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton – couple were sixth to be booted off
Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford – EastEnders star loses out in the skate-off
Chris Taylor and Robin Johnstone – after Robin replaced injured pro Vanessa Bauer, the couple were the first to be eliminated after the return of the skate-off
Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden – third to be voted off
Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield – second pairing to be voted off
Josh Jones and Tippy Packard – quits show after injury during rehearsals
Chelsee Healey and Andy Buchanan – first to be eliminated
Sarah Storey revealed she had quit on December 6, 2024. The Paralympian was partnered with Sylvain Longchambon.
Taking to social media, one fan said: “Fix! Molly did so much better in the dance off !! They just love Dan why!”
A second fumed: “Love how ITV keeps advertising TOWIE with Dan trying to fix the vote.”
“I’m sitting here spitting feathers! And I’m allergic to feathers, but I’m that angry at this fix that I’m still spitting them,” said a third.
While fourth fan also commented on Anton Ferdinand’s score: “Here’s the thing. That was NOT worth 40. Apart from anything else you actually could NOT see Anton’s feet due to the smoke. Every year, the judges FIX the votes. Panel change please.”
A fifth vented: “Mollie got absolutely s over tonight by the gross overmarking of Dan and Anton.”
Fans hopes are pinned on Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty to win the show[/caption]
Dancing On Ice continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
