Dame Sarah Storey has pulled out of Dancing On Ice following a broken ankle in rehearsals, she revealed in an Instagram post on Friday.
The Paralympic grand champion, 47, said she is “gutted” to have had to leave the competition just a month before the launch of the 2025 show.
Sarah, who was due to compete on the ice with her professional skating partner Sylvain Longchambon, revealed she is now recovering after an operation and shared a picture with crutches and a leg in a cast.
‘I’m absolutely gutted to have interrupted my Dancing on Ice training like this, just when my first routine with @slongchambon was really working!
‘An awkward trip and fall with my left foot caught in the ice unfortunately led to me breaking my left ankle.
“I am very fortunate that both Sylvain and trainer @stephenpickavance were by my side and knew exactly what to do and that the medical support for the show is truly world class.
Dame Sarah Storey, 47, has pulled out of Dancing On Ice following a broken ankle in rehearsals, she revealed in an Instagram post on Friday.
‘Chief medical officer @sharonmorrisonuk wasted no time getting me to the best surgeon so I’m all sorted and home with rehab underway!
“While I can’t get my left skate boot on in time to hit the ice in January, I’m working with the ITV team to put together a plan for what’s next and will always be the biggest cheerleader for the incredible group that is the Class of 2025
‘In the meantime, I will be fully focused on all the strength and mobility work I need to do to get back to full power and of course get back on my bike before next season.
‘My career has been through many ups and downs with injuries and illnesses, as well as returning after two babies, which means I am well equipped for another comeback.
‘Luckily the surgeon said I have strong bones, otherwise it could have been a lot worse.
‘I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to start learning to skate with the most amazing people (see photos 4-7). I couldn’t have asked for a better professional partner and a better team of coaches around me.
‘So for now my plans might be interrupted… but you better believe there’s more news to come!’