Ice skating superstars Torvill and Dean, have claimed that their reality TV show Dancing On Ice is much more tough than it’s BBC counterpart, Strictly Come Dancing.

The show’s stars suffer so many injuries that the insurance bill alone must be astronomical and Christopher Dean told The Sun: “With ours it’s the jeopardy, because they know it’s live.”

“What you’re seeing is what they’re doing and you know they must be scared out of their wits. It’s not being in the jungle. It’s outside of their comfort zone.”

Jayne Torvill said: “It’s definitely more difficult. You can’t just get up when you fall on the floor. It can go from beautiful to ugly in a second.”

Torvill and Dean have signed a mega deal with ITV keeping them with the channel until 2011.

The Olympic winners are reportedly being paid £250,000 each for each series of Dancing On Ice, in which celebrities pair up with professional ice skaters and perform on a weekly show.

A source tells the Sunday Mirror, “It’s a testament to their popularity that TV bosses have signed them up for such a long stretch.

“They were the first couple of the skate world and 25 years into their career there’s still no one who even comes close to stealing their crown.”

I just watched Torvill and Dean perform ‘The Bolero’ on the Dancing On Ice final, and my heart is pounding in my chest.

I love to watch Torville and Dean skate at any time, but I especially look forward to this routine throughout the whole series, it is never one that gets old.

The pair look so at ease on the ice, and the whole routine, complicated as it is, looks completely effortless.

In reality I’m still not sure if my heart is pounding because of the magic of The Bolero, or because of Christopher Deans gorgeous bum in those tight skating trousers…..Yum!

After a skate off between Clare Buckfield Dec’s (from Ant and Dec) long time (ex) girlfriend) and Andrei Lipanonov (who she is rumoured to be now dating) the judges chose the accident prone Kay to go. Kay seemed to have been underscored by the judges from beginning and even in the skate-off seemed to be the better skater of the two but at the end of the day, the judges have the final say, not the public.

A brilliant group show item was put on by all the contestants, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, which was outstanding. At first it looked like a show of professionals as the skating was of the highest standard with wonderful manoeuvres being faultlessly performed by all. When the ice show hits the road we will be in for a real treat. Duncan James has already signed up for this.
Next week we will be treated to the ‘Take That’ group playing two numbers during the show. Rugby player Kyran Bracken and Melanie Lambert received the top marks of 27 out of 30 although it was felt that Lee Sharpe and Frankie Poultney and Lisa Scott-Lee with Matt Evers, were every bit as good as Kyran and Melanie.

The costumes were superb with Kay and Lisa dressed as Western Saloon girls, Lisa wearing thigh high boots and both girls boasting sexy black garters.

The skating has become more and more daring as the competition hots up with the competitors vying to make the finals. At this stage anyone could win but the judges seem to favour Kyran and Melanie.

What will they have for us next week?

Ice skating champions Torvill and Dean are back and with 11 new celebrities ready to take to the ice in the second series of the hit entertainment show Dancing On Ice.

Slipping into their skates are World Cup winning rugby star Kyran Bracken, actress Clare Buckfield, Sky News presenter Kay Burley, Magic 105.4 FM DJ Neil Fox, Boyzone star Stephen Gately, news reader Phil Gayle, heartthrob and former Blue singer Duncan James, TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson, former Steps stunner Lisa Scott-Lee, football legend Lee Sharpe and Emmerdale actress Emily Symons.

The World famous ice dancing duo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are back to coach the novices in the expert art of Dancing On Ice.

The celebrity skaters will each be paired with a professional ice skater and coached by the superstar duo to perform even more daring and exciting skating routines.

Armed with their ice skates, an array of glittering costumes and a lot of nerve they will take to the ice live each week to perform specially choreographed routines in a hope to win the public’s vote.

As well as impressing the public, our celebrity skaters will also be hoping to dazzle our panel of expert judges but each week it will be the viewers who judge the talent and make the ultimate decision on who should skate on … or off the championship.

Just under 12 million viewers tuned in to see actress Gaynor Faye crowned Dancing On Ice champion in the first series, after a nail biting final with Bonnie Langford and Stefan Booth which saw our finalists flying and performing their own version of Torvill and Dean’s legendary Bolero.

Jayne Torvill said: “It’s fantastic to be back after the success of the first series and we are looking forward to joining a new batch of celebrities on the ice.�

Chris Dean said: “We have a great mix of stars from the worlds of sport, radio and TV who have the potential to match some of the outstanding talent we saw on the first series.�

Presenter Phillip Schofield said: “Holly and I had so much fun last year presenting the show and we’re looking forward to it again. Personal highlights would be Andi Peters falling over and wiping out his partner at the same time and John Barrowman’s rhinestone Elvis jumpsuit. We know there will be even more fun this series, so can’t wait!â€?

Jane Torvill has revealed that Kirsty Gallacher is top of her wish list for next years series of Dancing On Ice.

She told The Sun: “I think someone with a combination of grace and athleticism is what we’re looking for.

“Someone from The Games would be ideal because they do a lot of different activities. Kirsty Gallacher would be brilliant.”

Torvill and Dean will perform the routine that won them an olympic gold medal and a score of perfect six marks from all 12 judges – a feat never achieved before or since.

Saturdays showcase of ‘The Bolero’ routine will be a slightly shorter version than their olympic effort

“The original version was four and a half minutes long, but Saturday’s will only last 90 seconds,” says Jayne. “But we’ll do many of the moves people will remember.

“We’ve sat down and watched the Bolero video with Faye, Bonnie and Stefan and they’ve been asked to create their own interpretations of it. We’ll help if they’re having problems, but are not worried they’ll ruin it. We’re not possessive about the Bolero.”

I can’t wait until saturday! Watching Jayne and Chris perform is the highlight of the evening in my opinion!