Dancing on Ice pro quits show after 10 years to marry partner of seven months

Dancing on Ice professional Brianne Delcourt has announced she’s hanging up her skates after ten years on the show.

Brianna, who met her partner Kevin Kilbane when she skated with him earlier this year, has revealed she’ll be quitting the show to focus on being a mum to her three-year-old daughter Gracie.

"It has been a back-and-forth question mark in my mind for some time now," she said. "The hardest part will be missing my DoI family and I have so much to thank the show for, including introducing me to my absolute soulmate in Kevin.

"I'm 39 – 40 in February – and I've been on the road for so long and as a working mum – a single mum. I really had to work hard for everything on my own. The show has been a huge part of my life and part of Gracie's too."

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Brianne and Kevin shocked the world when they announced their engagement just a few months after meeting for rehearsals back in October 2019.

Taking to the social media platform to share a video of the engagement and a celebratory post, Brianne wrote, “He was worth the wait ❤️💋. Kev, you’ve made me the happiest girl in the world. You’re my fairytale ending.”

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Speaking to Hello! magazine of her decision to leave the show, Brianne continued, “My life is here with Kevin and Gracie. I've made the right decision. I'll always skate and perform when I can and you may see me again. But as for now, I'm taking a break from it all to fulfil my other passion and dream – which is my family.”

Fans flocked to Instagram to give their support, with one writing, “Well as much as I understand why and wish you all the luck in the world as one of my favourite pros on the show you will definitely be missed. Good luck xx”.

Another gushed, “Going to miss you on the show beautiful you’re an incredible skater 💕 wishing you luck with all you do X.”