Jason Donovan looked sore as seen this weekend.
Yesterday, it was revealed that the Dancing on Ice star – who had initially withdrawn temporarily from the ITV show after suffering from back problems – was leaving the skating series for good.
The 52-year-old was spotted last Sunday and didn’t do much to hide his pain as he was pictured with a strained look on his face.
In the snaps, the musical sensation grimaced as he strolled leisurely through Notting Hill in London gritting his teeth.
The Australian native was dressed in a casual ensemble of a gray sweater paired with black sweatpants and sneakers as he took in the fresh air, and he covered his head in a cap decorated with the logo of the Fortnite online video game.
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He could be seen listening to music during his outdoor pursuit as headphones could be spotted in his ears.
It comes as an ITV spokesperson told the Mirror that Jason – who has partnered with pro Alex Schauman – is stepping down from the show.
They said in a statement: “Jason Donovan has brought us so much joy with his performances on Dancing On Ice – from Priscilla to tango.
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“Our thanks go to Jason and his partner Alex for being so wonderful and committed to the show. We are sorry to see them go and we wish Jason a speedy recovery. “
Its early exit means there are only five celebrities left in the competition – Rebekah Vardy, Lady Leshurr, Colin Jackson CBE, Sonny Jay and Faye Brookes.
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Jason’s exit followed a string of disasters that took place during this year’s installment of Dancing on Ice.
Just a week before Jason left, Joe-Warren Plant was forced to withdraw from the show following a positive coronavirus test.
Previously, Faye Brookes’ professional partner Hamish Gaman was forced to resign after injuring his finger and he has since been replaced by Matt Evers.
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Mummy Diaries star Billie Faiers, 31, was forced to quit the show after suffering a concussion after falling on the ice – just days before comedian Rufus Hound was forced to retire after a positive coronavirus test.
Denise Van Outen became the first celebrity to retire in January after a single skate following a bad fall that left her in “unbearable pain”.
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Before Denise left, however, professional skater Yebin Mok – who had been associated with Graham Bell – had to step down before the show even began.
Yebin had been rushed to hospital after a skate stabbed her in the leg after a rehearsal went horribly wrong, with her injury being described by Judge Jayne Torvill as one of the worst ever ‘she has ever seen.
* Dancing On Ice airs Sundays at 6 p.m. on ITV
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