Kye Whyte on Dancing On Ice
Kye Whyte is not going to be performing (Image: ITV / REX)

Dancing On Ice star Kye Whyte is not going to be skating this week after sustaining an harm.

The Olympian, who’s partnered with professional skater Tippy Packard, has sprained his knee so has been suggested by medics to not carry out on this weekend’s present.

A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice stated: ‘Throughout rehearsals for this Sunday’s present, Kye fell on the ice and sustained an harm and can due to this fact not carry out on this weekend’s present.’

Kye, 22, added: ‘It’s an unlucky accident. I’ve skilled and labored laborious with Tippy to carry out this weekend. For me, as an athlete, I’m used to stuff like this taking place the place you get injured and may’t compete.

‘I’m extra unhappy for Tippy, she’s labored laborious so not with the ability to skate is clearly upsetting. We each actually needed to do that quantity, it’s a cool efficiency and we put loads of effort into it.

‘I used to be so glad and excited for everybody once they skated final weekend. I used to be watching and couldn’t wait to skate this Sunday. I’ll be there cheering everybody on!’

Kye made his debut on Dancing On Ice earlier this month, scoring a really respectable 24 factors for his efficiency, which earned him a spot within the subsequent week.

Nevertheless, many followers believed that the judges – Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Oti Mabuse – undermarked him following the utterly distinctive efficiency.

Kye Whyte and Tippy Packard on Dancing On Ice
He’s partnered with Tippy Packard (Image: ITV)

The Tokyo 2020 medal-winner soared onto the ice on his BMX as sparks appeared behind him, marking an unimaginable entrance for the younger Olympian.

Following the pyrotechnics, Kye and Tippy placed on a fiery show on the ice, skating to absolutely the banger that's Bonkers by Dizzee Rascal.

He and Tippy had been on account of tackle an intricate efficiency impressed by The Matrix for the film week particular.

In the meantime, Rachel Stevens is ready to return to the ice after she suffered a wrist harm.

The S Membership 7 star has been coaching laborious together with her accomplice Brendyn Hatfield, and the pair will compete alongside the likes of Corrie’s Sally Dynevor, and Glad Mondays star Bez.