William and Kate on ice! Faye Brookes wears a wedding dress while Hamish Gaman dons an officers uniform as they mimic the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for DOI performance
Dancing On Ice viewers had a shock on Sunday evening when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to the rink. Or so it seemed.
In reality, Faye Brookes and Hamish Gaman dressed as the couple to perform a Valentine’s Day routine in replicas of their wedding outfits.
The former Coronation Street star wore a knee-length wedding dress while her partner donned a ceremonial red jacket and blue sash.
Royalty on ice! Dancing On Ice viewers had a shock on Sunday evening when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to the rink. Or so it seemed
When Kate Middleton married Prince William in April 2011, she wore a Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen design made of satin, with an overlaid lace bodice and appliqued skirt.
The ivory gown featured floral detailing and a nine ft train – something Faye’s ensemble was missing for obvious reasons.
Prince William wore an Irish Guards mounted officer’s uniform in Guard of Honour Order with a forage cap, having been appointed colonel of the Irish Guards two months before his wedding day.
As a Knight of the Order of the Garter, he wore the order’s star and blue riband, to which were affixed his RAF wings and Golden Jubilee Medal.
Copycats: In reality, Faye Brookes and Hamish Gaman [R] dressed as the couple to perform a Valentine’s Day routine in replicas of their wedding outfits. Prince William and Kate Middleton wed at Westminster Abbey in April 2011 [R]
Mimics: The former Coronation Street star wore a knee-length wedding dress while her partner donned a ceremonial red jacket and blue sash
The happy couple: When Kate Middleton married Prince William in April 2011, she wore a Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen design made of satin, with an overlaid lace bodice and appliqued skirt
Faye was seen becoming emotional on Sunday’s show, having to spend Valentine’s Day away from her boyfriend.
He sent her gifts, however, and she was seen tearfully FaceTiming him in her VT before her dance with Hamish.
The duo received a lukewarm score because, according to judges, they were ‘capable of so much more’ – a comment that left Faye in tears yet again.
Hamish was suffering an injury, revealing he’d hurt his finger while putting a sock on during the week.
One major detail: Kate’s ivory gown featured floral detailing and a nine ft train – something Faye’s ensemble was missing for obvious reasons
Less than perfect: They got a lukewarm score because, according to judges, they were ‘capable of so much more’ – a comment that left Faye in tears yet again
And presenter Holly Willoughby looked romantic in pink in her floor-length chiffon dress.
But the show has been dealt another blow as Jason Donovan was forced to pull out of last night’s competition with back pain.
The actor was due to skate to Elvis Presley’s Burning Love. He did not suffer the injury in training.
Prince charming: Faye was seen becoming emotional on Sunday’s show, having to spend Valentine’s Day away from her boyfriend
Emotional: He sent her gifts, however, and she was seen tearfully FaceTiming him in her VT before her dance with Hamish
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Good effort: Hamish was suffering an injury, revealing he’d hurt his finger while putting a sock on during the week
ITV confirmed the 52-year-old had been advised to rest by the show’s medical team. ‘I’ll be watching from home and cheering everyone on and I look forward to returning next week,’ Donovan said.
The ex-Neighbours star is the latest contestant to drop out through injury or illness. But his absence is only temporary as the show permits each contestant a bye week.
Injuries forced Denise Van Outen and The Only Way Is Essex’s Billie Shepherd to pull out of the show, while Emmerdale’s Joe-Warren Plant and comedian Rufus Hound withdrew after testing positive for Covid.