OHMYGOSSIP — Brendan Cole will form an all-male partnership with Brendyn Hatfield on this weekend’s ‘Dancing on Ice’, after his pro partner Vanessa Bauer pulled out the show after testing positive for COVID.
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pro will join forces with Brendyn – who previously partnered singer Rachel Stevens earlier in the series – while Vanessa completes her coronavirus isolation period.
A ‘Dancing on Ice’ spokesperson said: “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 still perform in this Sunday’s show and will be partnered with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield.”
While Brendan is “absolutely gutted” to miss out on partnering with Vanessa once again, he is delighted about forming an all-male partnership with Brendyn.
He said: “I am absolutely gutted that Vanessa is unable to skate this weekend.
“I know she would have put together another fantastic routine.
“However, and with Vanessa’s blessing I’ve been given an amazing opportunity to create something fantastic for Musicals Week with Brendyn.
“He’s an exceptionally talented skater and I have no doubt we will be able to create something really special for the show! I can’t thank him enough for stepping in.”
Brendyn added: “I’m thrilled that Brendan asked if I would skate with him this weekend – what an honour! Vanessa is a brilliant choreographer and I’ve loved watching her and Brendan skate each week.
“I’m looking forward to putting together an exciting routine for this Sunday’s show which I’m hoping will impress both the judges and viewers!”
Vanessa is also excited about seeing Brendan and Brendyn together on the ice.
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!”
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