OHMYGOSSIP — Joe-Warren Plant has left ‘Dancing On Ice’ after testing positive for COVID-19.
The ‘Emmerdale’ actor and his pro partner Vanessa Bauer have both contracted the coronavirus, and as such they’ve both been pulled from the ITV figure skating competition.
Joe-Warren said in a statement: “Having tested positive for COVID this now means the end of the competition for Vanessa and I.
“I have loved every minute of being a part of ‘Dancing On Ice’ and I am disappointed as I feel I had so much more to give and was working hard to perfect each performance.
“Thank you so much to Vanessa for being a fantastic teacher and although it’s been cut short, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
“Thank you to all the crew who have been brilliant and especially thanks to the other cast members, they have been hugely supportive and I wish them all the very best.”
Vanessa admitted she feels “proud and devastated” after their early exit, and described the 18-year-old star as the “hardest working partner” she’s been teamed with on the show.
She added: “Unfortunately, we have received positive test results for COVID which means we cannot continue to compete this year.
“Joe-Warren has been growing every week into such a talented skater and I’m so sad we won’t be able to show more of the great routines we had planned.
“I am beyond proud and devastated, as we had so much more to show, he was the hardest working partner I’ve ever had.”
Meanwhile, an ITV spokesperson praised the duo for their efforts on the show.
They commented: “We can confirm that following positive COVID tests, Joe-Warren Plant and Vanessa Bauer have had to withdraw from this
year’s competition.
“They’ve been wonderful on the show this year and we thank them for all their dedication and beautiful performances.”
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