The Traitors’ Mollie Pearce and Partner Colin Grafton Become Sixth Couple Eliminated from Dancing On Ice

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Mollie Pearce Eliminated from Dancing on Ice in Emotional Musicals Week Exit
[Image: Mollie Pearce tearfully hugging her partner after elimination.]

The Traitors star Mollie Pearce, 23, became the latest contestant eliminated from Dancing on Ice during Sunday’s Musicals Week. She faced TOWIE’s Dan Edgar, 34, in a tense skate-off, with judges Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill, and Christopher Dean voting to save Dan. Only Oti Mabuse backed Mollie.

Tearfully addressing hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern, Mollie said, “I’ve had the best time—these are happy tears! This was the experience of a lifetime.” Her final performance was set to Mamma Mia!, while Dan skated to Oklahoma!.

High Scores and Nasty Falls
[Image: Dan Edgar and Vanessa James mid-performance before her fall.]

The semi-finalists—Adele Roberts, Greg Rutherford, Ryan Thomas, and Miles Nazaire—progressed after standout routines. Anton Ferdinand made history, earning the season’s first perfect 40 for his Les Misérables skate. Meanwhile, Coronation Street’s Sam Aston scored 37.0 for Oliver!, and Michaela Strachan landed 36.5 with Cabaret.

Dan’s partner, Vanessa James, suffered a scary fall during their Oklahoma! routine, twisting her ankle mid-lift. She quickly recovered, later assuring hosts, “I’m used to it!” The pair still scored 37.5, advancing to the skate-off.

Viewers Cry Foul Over Previous Elimination
[Image: Charlie Brooks smiling during her final skate.]

The elimination echoed backlash from the prior week, when EastEnders’ Charlie Brooks, 43, lost to Anton in a controversial decision. Fans accused judges of “overmarking” Anton, who’s improved steadily. Social media erupted, with viewers calling Charlie’s exit “unfair” and praising her technical skill.

Semi-Finals Ahead
With Mollie’s departure, the competition intensifies. Frontrunners like Anton and Ryan Thomas aim to perfect their routines, while underdogs like Michaela Strachan