Dancing On Ice contestant Joe-Warren Plant has been forced to leave the series, following a positive Covid test result.The Emmerdale star and his professional partner Vanessa Bauer have no choice but to step down from the competition as they isolate in the days to come.Dancing On Ice has already been plagued by a string of celebrity exits, with Denise Van Outen and Billie Shepherd leaving the competition suddenly due to injury.
Comedian Rufus Hound was also forced to step down last week, having contracted coronavirus, only to be replaced by comic Matt Richardson.
In a statement released following his exit, Jacob thanked Vanessa for her support in training him and wished the remaining contestants good luck in the competition.