Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards has been faced with a major blow days before the next Dancing on Ice live show.
The 60-year-old Olympian is currently still in the ITV ice-skating competition but dance expert Dr Jill Rose Jacobs is convinced that he’ll be given the boot this weekend. Looking ahead to Sunday’s (February 24) live episode, Dr Jill – having forecasted Ricky Norwood’s departure last weekend – says Eddie will be the next contestant to leave the show.
Dr Jill told Heart Bingo: “I think Eddie will be next. The competition is getting tough with Miles Nazaire and Greg Rutherford really beginning to bring their A-game, and it’s hard to see where Eddie fits in. Honestly, I don’t see him as a potential winner, so this might just be his time to exit.
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“I think Eddie is doing a good job with his transference of skill, but I don’t think he can harness the upper body strength required. That’s going to affect the partnering that will get him those big scores further down the line and make his performances exciting. I think he’s going to realise that soon and when he does, his confidence level will not be where it needs to be for him to win the competition.”
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Dr Jill was went on to discuss what factors it takes to win the ITV show, and she emphasised how the best dancer in the series doesn’t necessarily always win, which is a warning to West End star Amber Davies. She explained: “Amber is a figure skater and has experience with dancing, and I know there are a lot of people who say that people like her shouldn’t be on the show because she has an advantage, but the best dancer doesn’t always win.
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“There needs to be a story which people can connect with. Do people like the person? Then there’s a strategy between the couples – how are we going to play this story? How is this perceived in the show? In some cases there might even be coaches for this strategy. Then, there’s just sheer luck – you fall, you get put in a costume where you don’t look attractive, your costume affects your artistry and sabotages your confidence on the ice.
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“As a performer, I’ve had costumes like this in the past. I saw that a little bit with Roxy Shahidi’s skirt that she had on, she looked like she was afraid of her partner not getting a good grip on her and it affected her performance. There are other things which affect it and can cut the contestant’s confidence.
‘We know what it feels like to go out in public and not feel confident – maybe you’ve made a mistake with your clothing or haircut – we’ve all been there. If they have to think about things like that when they’re performing, it affects how good they look on the ice and ultimately decreases their chances of winning, no matter what their backstory is.”
Dancing on Ice airs Sundays on ITV1 and ITVX
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