William and Kate on ice! Faye Brookes wears a wedding dress while Hamish Gaman wears officers’ uniforms while resembling the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for a DOI performance
Dancing On Ice viewers were surprised on Sunday afternoon when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge entered the rink. Or so it seemed.
In fact, Faye Brookes and Hamish Gaman dressed up as the couple to make a Valentine’s Day party as a replica of a wedding dress.
The former Coronation Street star wore a knee-length wedding dress while her partner wore a ceremonial red jacket and a blue sash.
Royalty on ice! Dancing On Ice viewers were surprised on Sunday afternoon when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge entered the rink. Or so it seemed
When Kate Middleton married Prince William in April 2011, she wore Sarah Burton’s Alexander McQueen design made of satin, with a lace bodice covered and an appliqued skirt.
The ivory gown contained floral details and a nine-foot train – something the Faye ensemble needed for obvious reasons.
An Irish Guardsman was dressed in a Guard of Honor Order by a supply captain, having been named Colonel of the Irish Guards two months before his wedding day.
As a Knight of the Order of the Garter, he wore the blue star and ribbon of the order, to which the RAF wings and the Golden Jubilee Medal were attached.
Copycats: Actually, Faye Brookes and Hamish Gaman [R] dressed as the couple to make a Valentine’s Day party as a replica of a wedding dress. Prince William and Kate Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey in April 2011 [R]
Mimics: The Coronation Street star wore a knee-length wedding dress while her partner wore a ceremonial red jacket and blue sash
The Happy Couple: When Kate Middleton married Prince William in April 2011, she wore Sarah Burton’s Alexander McQueen design made of satin, with a lace-covered bodice and an appliqued skirt
Faye was seen becoming more emotional on Sunday’s show, needing to take Valentine’s Day away from her boyfriend.
He sent her gifts, however, and she was seen with FaceTiming tears for him in her VT before she danced with Hamish.
Both received a lukewarm score because, according to judges, they were ‘capable of so much more’ – an idea that left Faye in tears again.
Hamish suffered an injury, appearing to have injured his finger while wearing socks during the week.
One key detail: Kate’s ivory gown contained floral details and a nine-foot train – something Faye’s ensemble needed for obvious reasons
Less than perfect: They scored lukewarm because, according to judges, they were ‘capable of so much more’ – an idea that left Faye in tears again
And presenter Holly Willoughby looked romantic in pink in her floor-length chiffon dress.
But the show was dealt another blow as Jason Donovan had to pull out of a contest last night with back pain.
The actor was about to skate on Elvis Presley’s Burning Love. He did not suffer the injury in training.
The Prince’s Charm: Faye has been spotted getting emotional on a Sunday show, needing Valentine’s Day away from her boyfriend
Emotional: He gifted her gifts, though, and she was spotted FaceTiming him in her VT before dancing with Hamish
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Good effort: Hamish suffered an injury, indicating he had injured his finger while wearing socks during the week
ITV confirmed that the 52-year-old was advised to rest with the show’s medical team. ‘I look out of the house and make everyone happy and I look forward to returning next week,’ said Donovan.
The ex-Neighbors star is the latest competitor to come out through injury or illness. But attendance is only temporary as the show allows an underground week for all competitors.
Injuries to Denise Van Outen and Billie Shepherd at The Only Way Is Essex pulled out of the show, and Joe-Warren Plant Emmerdale and comedian Rufus Hound withdrew after testing positive for Covid.