Dancing On Ice contestant Denise Van Outen has been forced to withdraw from the competition after a horror fall during training left her with a dislocated shoulder.

The 46-year-old actress and TV presenter, who was partnered with professional skater Matt Evers, had to change her routine shortly before performing on the first live show but was still able to take to the ice.

However, after having a scan on her shoulder to check the progress of her injury, Denise has revealed she’s leaving the show.

Announcing the sad news on Instagram, Denise wrote, “GUTTED! If you’ve been watching @dancingonice you will be aware that just over a week ago I had a nasty fall and injured my shoulder.

“I managed to skate my first dance with @themattevers on the live show through a gritted smile because the pain was unbearable. I’ve tried as hard as I can to carry on because I love the show and the amazing team in front and behind the cameras.

“Initially we thought with rest I could make a return to the ice, but a recent MRI scan has shown that I have 3 bone fractures as well as a partial dislocation. OUCH! No wonder I’ve been in agony.”

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She continued, “I won’t be able to do any lifts, tricks or solo skating on the show due to my injury. I’m going to bail out gracefully with my DOI bling sling. @themattevers has been the most incredible support and skate partner (a true friend) and I’m so grateful for his expertise in teaching me (ice virgin😂⛸) the basics.

“I just wish I was well enough to learn all the fabulous tricks my injury won’t allow me to do. Chair dancing on ice with a massive pie won’t get us points on the leaderboard 😂. I’m actually proud of what I’ve achieved (not much, lowest scores so far 😂). If you don’t mind I’m going to give myself a couple of points for bravery for doing cartwheels on ice at 46 with broken bones 👍🏻😂❄️.”

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In a statement, Denise’s skating partner Matt added, "Denise has worked so incredibly hard these past few months and I'm devastated that she’s unable to show everyone what a beautiful skater she’s become. It’s sad that the competition must end now for both Denise and I but it’s most important that she takes the time to heal and recover.

"I loved our time on the ice together and I love the wonderful friendship that we will always have. I’m gutted to have Denise leave the show and equally gutted that last Sunday’s hug will be my last for a while."

Denise and Matt have been replaced by Olympic gymnast Amy Tinkler and professional skater Joe Johnson, with show bosses announcing the news on Instagram. They wrote, "Olympic gymnast @amytinkler and her pro-skater partner @joejohnsonice will be joining the Dancing on Ice line up from this weekend after Denise Van Outen and Matt Evers have had to withdraw from the competition due to Denise’s injury. #DancingOnIce."