Dancing on Ice pro Alexandra Schauman has admitted that she is "beyond gutted" by Jason Donovan's exit.
On Monday (February 22), the former Neighbours star became the fifth contestant forced to quit the series as he was unable to recover from an earlier back injury to skate this weekend.
Posting to Instagram a few hours after the announcement, Jason's skating partner Alexandra paid tribute to the Australian actor, sharing her regret that their time on the programme had been cut short.
She also wished Jason a "speedy recovery".
"Finding it hard to find the right words right now," Alexandra wrote.
"What a true honour and privilege to have been partnered with @jdonofficial on this series of Dancing on Ice.
"To say that I was starstruck when we first met would be an understatement even though I played it cool and I think he didn't notice. Told him later though.
"Beyond gutted that our time on the ice together has come to such an abrupt end when I feel like we had so much more to show you all. But as always, thank you so much for all your love and support, couldn't have done it without you and a huge thank you to everyone involved with the production of this fantastic show.
"It has been a tough year but I will always treasure these months on the ice knowing that we hopefully have brought some magic into people's living rooms on Sunday night! I will continue to cheer everyone on and wishing my wonderful partner in crime a speedy recovery. No risk-no magic."
Jason's exit leaves Faye Brookes, Lady Leshurr, Colin Jackson, Sonny Jay and Rebekah Vardy remaining in the competition.
He follows the likes of Rufus Hound, Denise Van Outen, Billie Shepherd and Joe-Warren Plant, who all had to leave the show early.
Dancing on Ice airs on ITV.
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