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Dancing On Ice's Libby Clegg pulls out of show over illness as Maura also at risk

Dancing On Ice’s Libby Clegg has pulled out of tonight’s ITV show due to illness.

The blind Paralympic runner will rest this week after being hit by vomiting bug.

Love Island star Maura Higgins is also at risk and may be not be able to skate this evening after catching gastroenteritis.

Bosses of the programme are now worried that others might fall ill.

The news comes as Caprice Bourret has confirmed she’s quit the show.

Libby Clegg has had to pull out of tonight’s Dancing On Ice (Image: ITV)

Talking about all the drama, a Dancing On Ice source told said: “Libby fell ill early in the week and hasn’t been able to skate.”

The insider added to The Mirror: “Now Maura’s sick and it could be the same thing.

“She’s trying to get herself back to full fitness in time for the show but it hangs in the balance.:

An ITV spokesperson confirmed Libby won’t appear on tonight’s show, saying: “Unfortunately Libby will not be able to skate on this Sunday’s show.

“We all wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her back on the ice next week.”

Maura Higgins ill Dancing On Ice Instagram picture

Maura Higgins is also suffering from the illness (Image: INSTAGRAM/MAURA HIGGINS)

Irish bombshell Maura, 29, took to Instagram last night to tell fans she was feeling “absolutely dreadful” over the illness.

Curtis Pritchard’s girlfriend wrote: “My training was cancelled today as my temperature was too high!

“Praying I’m good for Sunday but might need a miracle.”

The drama comes as a rep for Caprice confirmed her departure from the show today after she parted ways from skating pro Hamish Gaman.

Caprice confirmed she has quit the show today (Image: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

The rep toldMirror Online: “It’s true that Caprice is no longer participating in Dancing On Ice.

“It’s been a hard few months and she’s had to keep silent for contractual reasons.”

Her spokeswoman continued: “Her mental wellbeing has been affected over the last two months and recent stories leaked to the press are not only salacious but extremely hurtful.

Dancing On Ice airs tonight on ITV at 6pm

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk


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