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Fears Dancing On Ice could be forced off air after Storm Eunice chaos

Dancing On Ice bosses are reportedly worried that the show could be forced off air this Sunday after Storm Eunice sparked chaos earlier today.

The hit skating show is filmed at Bovingdon Airfield in Hemel Hempstead, which is already prone to windy weather.

Yet crew have been left fearing that history could repeat itself for another ITV show and are concerned that the marquees and cabins on site could be damaged.

It comes after I'm A Celebrity was taken off air for three days after the set was badly damaged by Storm Arwen last year.

An insider told the Daily Star that they were "bracing themselves".

But a show source also told the Mirror: "The show has taken some precautions today as the health and safety of our cast and crew is paramount, but we are very confident that it won’t affect the show on Sunday."

It comes after the show was forced to make some changes to the line-up after pro skater Vanessa pulled out following a positive Covid test.

Her celebrity skating partner, former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole, will remain on the show with a different pro for this weekend.

Brendan will now perform with pro skater Brendyn Hatfield, with Vanessa hoping to return as soon as possible.

ITV confirmed in a statement on Tuesday: "Unfortunately, Vanessa Bauer is unable to skate this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19. We look forward to Vanessa returning to the competition soon.

Brendan Cole will be partnered with Brendyn Hatfield (PA)
Vanessa Bauer has pulled out of this weekend's show (Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

"Brendan Cole will still perform in this Sunday's show and will be partnered with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield."

Skater Vanessa, who has topped the leaderboard in recent weeks with Brendan, shared her disappointment over the news, as she is forced to miss out.

She said: "I’m disappointed that I have tested positive for Covid and won’t be able to perform with Brendan for Musicals Week. But I am excited that Brendan gets to skate and challenge himself with an incredible fellow pro and friend in Brendyn.

"I have no doubt they will absolutely smash this Sunday. I’m looking forward to returning to the competition to showcase more creative routines!"

*Dancing On Ice airs Sundays at 6pm on ITV

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