Dancing on Ice fans call judges decision ‘an absolute travesty’ as contestant Ricky Norwood is eliminated over Amber Davies

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Dancing on Ice viewers had been left fuming after Amber Davies survived a skate-off in opposition to fellow competitor Ricky Norwood on Sunday (18 February).

Fans lambasted Davies for “not solo skating enough”, with some calling the decision “a farce” and an “absolute travesty”.

It got here as each Norwood and Davies obtained the fewest votes following their performances and had been compelled to bounce once more to remain within the working.

Contestants had been requested to bounce to a tune near their hearts for Personal Week for his or her foremost performances and the previous Love Island star opted to bounce to “Mama” by the Spice Girls.

The 27-year-old presenter’s efficiency with companion Simon Proulx Senecal scored 33 factors. Davies was left in tears as she devoted the dance to her mom, Susan.

Former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood, 40, selected “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and the Wailers for his efficiency with companion Annette Dytrt and obtained his highest rating of the collection with 30 factors.

Judges Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Johnny Weir all selected to save lots of Davies following the skate-off, prompting social media backlash.

“The judges need to go to Specsavers,” began one fan on X/Twitter. “Absolute travesty. How does a contestant that [sic] doesn’t let go of her professional have more ‘technical ability’?”

Others mentioned Davies was “stuck like glue” to her skilled, was “being dragged around and hardly did any solo skating” and “just gets lifted all the time”.

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Viewers shared their sympathies with Norwood saying: “Ricky was robbed!”

Others accepted that whereas Norwood could not have been the strongest competitor, his solo skating ought to have been appreciated and considered within the judges’ decision.

“Ricky wasn’t a strong skater but he skated on his own”, admitted one viewer on X/Twitter.

Norwood accepted the loss graciously and informed presenter Holly Willoughby that he was happy with his progress.

“From not being able to walk on the ice to getting to this point, I never thought I’d make it this far. I’m just so pleased and I appreciate all of you guys.”

The newest end result signifies that Davies will proceed to compete in opposition to fellow contestants Adele Roberts, Eddie the Eagle, Greg Rutherford, Miles Nazaire and Ryan Thomas who’re all nonetheless within the working to be topped winner.

Dancing on Ice airs each Sunday night on ITV1 and ITVX and is introduced by Willoughby and new co-host Stephen Mulhern.