Dancing On Ice contestants are said to be getting more and more infuriated with Ray Quinn and his smug behaviour.

Ray has been top of the leader board on the show from day one, and other competitors feel that he had an unfair advantage because of his dancing background. Many of his fellow skaters also feel that he pretends to be shocked at his success each week.

A show insider told The People: “To say that Ray has rubbed a few celebs up the wrong way is an understatement. They feel his dancing ability has given him an unfair advantage from day one.

“But more importantly they hate the fact that he knows it. Each week, his performance gets stronger and each week viewers see him accepting praise with a shocked look on his face. But some people backstage believe his ‘shock’ isn’t real.”

Stars are also said to be upset because ray refuses to socialise with any of them backstage.

A friend of the star insisted: “He gets as nervous as anyone and if his performance isn’t up to scratch, he is very hard on himself backstage. He practises a lot because he wants to win. He often doesn’t socialise with the others because he goes home on his motorbike so can’t drink. But he gets on with everyone.”

An ITV spokesperson added: “There’s a great camaraderie backstage and in the green room with the Dancing On Ice celebrities. While there’s a competitive element to the show and they all want to do their best, they are all supportive of each other.”