Chico Slimani was a last minute entrant to Dancing On Ice this year and tonight, made his big debut on the ITV show.

The former X Factor contestant landed a place in the lineup after Chesney Hawkes was injured and forced out of the competition, and it was only a fortnight ago that he was told he would be skating with the stunning professional Jodeyne Higgins for the series.

In his pre-performance VT it was clear that Chico started at a bit of a disadvantage as he had no balance on the ice and no skating experience at all….in fact Chris and Jayne looked very nervous when watching him on the rink.

However tonight head coach Karen Barber named him as the celebrity who has progressed the most and when he took to the ice he certainly looked a lot more steady.

This evening Chico and Jodeyne skated to ‘Wild Thing’ and it was an attitude fulled routine, as it only fitting for the bubbly star. It was fast paced and Slimani fitted in a lot of steps, a jump and even some basic lifts. There were no slips, no wobbles and he was very precise throughout….we would say it was one of the best routines of the night.

JUDGES COMMENTS:

LOUIE SPENCE: Chico it is getting hot in here. Not only are you easy on the eye physically but you knocked out a great routine there. The only thing I would say is that at the beginning there was a little bit too much cheesy Chico for me, I prefer it a bit more sexy but over all….I’m excited!

ROBIN COUSINS: They have to name the song wild but in control thing It had speed and great power but every move was controlled and was in exactly the right place at the right time. I thought it was terrific and I hear Ches was a pretty good skater and you are also very good, who through the next couple of weeks will show us what you are made of.

KATARINA WITT: Chico you have potential to be a Thoroughbred. The way you came out, the speed you already had, how you acknowledged everyone and through the programme you were in control of your partner Jodeyne. It shows how good of a partnership there is already.

SCORE: 18.5

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