Jason Gardiner savagely slams ‘FAKE’ Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield

The trio worked together on Dancing On Ice

Jason Gardiner, Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield

by William Marriott |
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Former Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner has slammed the show's presenters Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield for not contacting him after he was axed.

The judge, who was labelled "Mr Nasty" during his stint on the entertainment show, most famously found himself in a spat with TOWIE star Gemma Collins last year.

The argument happened live on air and Gemma accused the 48-year-old of "selling stories", something Jason vehemently denies.

Dancing On Ice judges with Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield
Dancing On Ice judges with Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield ©Getty Images

Speaking to The Sun{ =nofollow}, Jason said, “I’ve had nothing. Not even a text message. It’s hurtful.

“Since it was announced I was leaving the show I’ve had nothing from Phil and Holly. Not even a text message.

“It is hurtful, especially because when Phillip was getting a lot of negative attention recently I sent him a message of support.

“I thought they would get in touch but I’ve learned this industry is full of fake and disingenuous people.”

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“Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill — who are idols of mine — didn’t contact me either.

“The only person who sent me a text message was Ashley Banjo.

“It’s upsetting, because I really ­valued these people, and I can’t understand why they wouldn’t get in touch. It doesn’t take much to send a message or a DM.

“I thought that I was part of the Dancing on Ice family. But obviously I’m not.”

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Jason then went on to reveal he'd actually had several spats with Philip, who he has worked with since 2005.

“I’ve had my issues with Phillip over the years, and I’ve always settled my grievances with him man to man. That’s how I deal with things — directly.

“We’ve shaken hands and those problems have been overcome. He is a brilliant presenter and very professional. But I also know he is not somebody I would have a close personal friendship with.

“It’s not for me to make a judgment of whether or not he’s a bully. I’ve not been bullied by him, but I would never negate those allegations, because they are valid. If these people are all coming forward, then there’s no smoke without fire.”

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