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Jessica Sansome

ITV Dancing On Ice's Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean issue apology and make promise to fans

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have issued an apology and made a promise to Dancing On Ice fans.

The skating legends are back on the judging panel of the ITV skating competition.

They have been re-joined by Ashley Banjo and new judge, Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse.

But as well as their space on the panel, their time on Dancing On Ice wouldn't be complete without a performance or two from them.

READ MORE: ITV Dancing On Ice without another celebrity as they're forced to pull out of Sunday's show

So, the pair took to the ice for their first performance of the series last Sunday and pulled off another show first.

They hoped to wow viewers with the unique performance to The Beatles track Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds that was filmed entirely in one shot by a drone.

But not everyone enjoyed the performance, with it being hit with 'sickness' complaints and leaving viewers having to switch off.

Torvill and Dean have since responded to the comments from Dancing On Ice viewers.

Taking to social media, the Olympic stars said: "Hello everyone. Apologies for those who felt uncomfortable watching the drone number.

"We have always wanted to push boundaries with skating and technology. A new frontier for us."

Torvill and Dean during their drone routine (ITV)

They then added: "But just to reassure everyone our next routine is back to DOI stationary cameras classic T&D."

But the skating couple were soon supported by fans.

@stumpnbump said: "Seriously?! I thought it was outstanding, nothing more than perfect. One thing does annoy me though, why you both haven't been knighted.. You're national treasures. You deserve to be Dame Jayne and Sir Christopher. Long overdue if you ask me.."

"You’ll always get moaners. I’m the worst person for motion sickness and it didn’t affect me one bit. Can’t wait to see what other magic you’ve created," @Mimie_13 replied.

@Paul_Markey commented: "No need to apologise for pushing boundaries and trying something new. I personally preferred the guy with the camera following you on ice. You are the still the best part of Dancing on Ice."

Whereas @Lilly24790582 wrote: "Apology accepted. Please dont try again, the drone moves too fast and captured from too far a distance, that i could hardly see you guys. From what I could see a beautiful perfomance from you both."

And @No1Deathy added: "Thank-you for the apology. I've followed you since you started out that was the 1st time I couldn't watch, as the drone pics, made me feel sick. Pehaps you could do the routine again, (minus the drone,) for those of us that couldn't watch. Look forward to your nexr routine."

Dancing On Ice returns tonight (Sunday) for week three with a movie special.

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