ITV Dancing on Ice contestant says 'it's fine' as she issues response to being first celeb eliminated

Dancing on Ice returned with a brand new episode on Sunday night, 19 January, and the first contestant was eliminated after a shock twist.

Usually, the two celebs in the lowest position have a 'skate-off', but this year that was scrapped and the first contestant to be eliminated was the pair with the lowest score - made up of judge scoring and public votes.

Soap star Chelsee Healey, known best for playing Goldie in Hollyoaks, was the first contestant to leave ITV Dancing on Ice 2025..

Hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern announced the results and Chelsee responded: “It's fine," as it sounded like she held back tears.

Holly said: "I think everyone is shocked actually to see you in this position.", and Chelsee replied: "Personally there's been a lot going on with me that I've been struggling with so I couldn't focus, but I'm just really grateful."

Fans of the hit ITV competition were shocked to see her go too and expressed their upset on social media.

Posting on X, formerly Twitter, @SG902110 wrote: "Wait what ??? Chelsea didn’t get through HOW!!!", and @ryanstanley22 said: "quite shocked at that one, such a shame for Andy considering its his last season to go out week 1".

@AthollMills said: "Poor Chelsea! She was in no way the worst skater! They didn’t even mention that she knocked herself out on the day of the show during the rehearsal either", and @hollycarruthers added: "No way !! Chelsee first to leave I am not happy".

@jess_jonesxxx said: "What a joke!", and @sasha_ddm added: "CHELSEE GONE?! Are you joking".

Elsewhere on Sunday night, TOWIE star Dan Edgar impressed both the judges and the public with his smooth skating skills, earning a very strong 29 out of 40 score with partner Vanessa, despite being advised