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Ryan Paton

Dancing On Ice's Connor Ball issues update on horror fall as fans rush to support him

Dancing On Ice's Connor Ball has issued an update after he suffered a horror fall ahead of his performance on last night's show.

The Vamps singer was due to open the latest edition of the popular ITV programme alongside partner Alexandra Shauman.

However, Connor's Charleston routine was moved as he required stitches after he "smashed his face" on the ice during a practice routine.

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The pair took to the ice later on in the show and received their highest score of the season so far.

The 25-year-old shared a video on Instagram after the episode to give an update on his injury.

He said: "Well, that was an interesting night… smashed my face off the ice then scored our highest score so far of the show!

"But honestly thank you so much to everyone that jumped in to help so quickly, everyone on the show is bloody awesome and I’m lucky to be surrounded by great people.

He continued: "ps. the last photo is the shirt i SHOULD’VE worn before it got covered in blood."

Connor's Dancing On Ice co-stars and fans flooded the comments to send messages of support.

Oti Mabuse said: "Get well dude."

Alexandra Shauman added: "Honestly so proud of you partner, you smashed it literally and you are a rockstar for getting back out there! Takes so much courage! Huge thank you to everyone on the team-wouldn’t have been able to do it without you."

Sama commented: "You did incredible! Hope you recover asap. So proud of you!"

Catherine said: "You and Alex were amazing tonight. Wishing you a speedy recovery"

Em posted : "you did amazing I'm so proud of you! take care x"

Dancing On Ice airs Sundays at 6pm on ITV and ITV Hub

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