ITV Dancing On Ice fans divided over Claire Sweeney and say ‘it’s not a singing competition’

"Thought this was Dancing on Ice NOT Singing on Ice”

Dancing On Ice viewers were left asking if the show had become ‘Singing On Ice’ in the latest episode of the ITV show. During Sunday’s (February 4) show Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney performed a burlesque-inspired routine with professional partner Colin Grafton.

Prior to her dance, viewers were shown rehearsal clips which revealed that Claire had suffered from an injury to her ribs which would impact her routine. But it didn’t stop the 52-year-old from going ahead with Sunday night’s performance.

As part of her routine, Claire, who has appeared in West End Shows including Guys And Dolls and Chicago, sang the opening lines to the song ‘Big Spender’ as she stepped outside of a giant shell onto the rink. For the rest of the dance she mimed along to her own vocals which she previously recorded.

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As Claire showed off her musical talents, viewers were divided over the decision to include singing as part of her routine. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, some fans shared their confusion.

A few fans thought it was a way of giving Claire an advantage. @beetlegirl6 said: “Is the singing a tactical move to distract from the skating” and @Survivinthe20s wrote: “Why is she singing, why give someone a production advantage, not fair.” Others felt that it was too much. @nancysjowita said: “I just don’t get when they do this, it’s not a singing competition” and @stacey_who added: “lol sorry but that singing/ skating combo was cringe” and @Bizliz25LIZ wrote: “Thought this was Dancing on Ice NOT Singing on Ice”

But some viewers were impressed with Claire’s performance. @ladyjazmana wrote: “Claire Sweeney singing AND ice dancing to Big Spender? I’ve ascended!!!” @_erinz_ added: “Claire Sweeney is an icon, I won’t hear any different.” While some felt her singing was better than her skating. @craggsy82 said: “Claire looks and sounds incredible But the scoring was for the performance on the ice“ and @itsalexworldx added: “Maybe Claire could focus on her skating than singing although she sounded good.”

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