Dancing on Ice Fury: Chris Taylor Ousted in Dreaded Skate-Off as Judges Spark Outrage Saving Anton Ferdinand

Dancing On Ice Fury: Fans Blast Judges After Chris Taylor’s Shock Elimination

By Geraint Llewellyn for MailOnline
Published: 20:07 GMT, 9 February 2025 | Updated: 20:28 GMT, 9 February 2025

Dancing On Ice sparked outrage on Sunday as Chris Taylor and pro partner Robin Johnstone were eliminated following the season’s first skate-off. Fans slammed the judges’ "ridiculous" decision to save ex-footballer Anton Ferdinand (39) and partner Annette Dytrt, despite Chris’s praised performance.

[IMAGE 1: Chris Taylor and Robin Johnstone skating during the elimination night.]
Caption: Chris Taylor and Robin Johnstone faced backlash from fans after their elimination.

The Love Island star, 34, landed in the bottom two alongside Anton after public voting. Both couples reprised their routines, but judges Jordan Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, and Christopher Dean unanimously saved Anton. Dean acknowledged Chris’s “best performance yet,” but Anton’s “quicker, more professional” routine sealed the decision.

Fan Fury Erupts
Viewers flooded social media, calling the result “unfair.” One tweeted: “Chris’s routine was far better. Judges are clueless!” Another added: “Chris didn’t deserve to go. Bringing back the skate-off now is stupid.” Others labeled the decision a “disgrace,” with some threatening to stop watching.

[IMAGE 2: Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt performing their controversial skate-off.]
Caption: Anton Ferdinand’s skate-off performance divided viewers.

Chris’s Rocky Journey
Chris’s journey had hurdles from the start. Last week, original partner Vanessa Bauer withdrew due to injury, forcing Robin to step in just 24 hours before the live show. Despite the upheaval, Chris delivered inventive routines, earning praise for creativity.

Judges Defend Their Call
Torvill and Dean emphasized Anton’s “cleaner execution,” while Jordan noted his “growth.” Oti agreed: “Anton showed fire tonight.” Yet fans argued Chris’s technical difficulty and flair were overlooked.

[IMAGE 3: Judges Jordan Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, and Christopher Dean deliberating.]
Caption: The judges faced backlash for saving Anton over Chris.

Stephen Mulhern’s Raunchy Joke
Earlier, host Stephen Mulhern, 47, left Holly Willoughby stunned with a cheeky quip. When Holly mentioned Chris’s song Golden Hour, Stephen pretended to mishear it as a risqué term, leaving her speechless. The moment quickly went viral.

Week 4 Leaderboard

1. Dan Edgar & Vanessa James – 38.0
2. Michaela Strachan & Mark Hanretty – 35.5
3. Anton Ferdinand & Annette Dytrt – 34.0
4. Sam Aston & Molly Lanaghan – 33.0
5. Charlie Brooks & Brendyn Hatfield – 32.0
6. ELIMINATED: Chris Taylor & Robin Johnstone – 32.0
7. Mollie Pearce & Colin Grafton – 29.5

As the competition intensifies, fans await next week’s show—hoping for less drama and fairer judging.

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