Diversity were forced to cancel their Sheffield show on Saturday evening with only a couple of hours notice.
The former Britain’s Got Talent’s stars were due to perform at Sheffield City Hall as part of their 2023 Supernova tour.
However, Ashley Banjo has sustained an injury which has left him ‘struggling to walk’ and unable to perform.
Sharing a post on their official Instagram page, Diversity said: ‘IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!
‘Due to an injury sustained during the Matinee show, tonight’s Diversity performance will not take place.
Diversity were forced to cancel their Sheffield show on Saturday evening with only a couple of hours notice.
The former Britain’s Got Talent’s stars were due to perform at Sheffield City Hall as part of their 2023 Supernova tour
Sharing a post on their official Instagram page, Diversity said: ‘IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!! Due to an injury sustained during the Matinee show, tonight’s Diversity performance will not take place.’
‘Please keep hold of your tickets and await further information over the coming days.’
Ashley later posted a video on Instagram to explain he was left ‘struggling’ to walk after the incident.
He said: ‘We’re all absolutely gutted about tonight’s show in Sheffield… I’m currently struggling to walk let alone dance with the injury, hence why we have had to postpone so close to the show.
‘But we’re doing our best to work it out and get the shows back on track as soon as we can.
‘We’re so sorry to everyone who has already made their way to the venue. I promise you this is not a decision taken lightly. And I know how disappointing it is for a show to be cancelled last minute. If there was any other way, we would’ve have made it work.
He signed off by saying: ‘Sorry once again and I’ll keep you updated soon. Much love.’
Ashley later posted a video on Instagram to explain he was left ‘struggling’ to walk after the incident
It comes after Dancing On Ice viewers called for Johnny Weir to be a permanent judge on the ITV show as he replaced Ashley during Sunday’s show.
American figure skater Johnny, 39, made his debut on the judges panel during Musicals Week, as well as performing for fans.
Professional dancer Ashley, 35, announced during last Sunday’s show he is taking a break from DOI to hit the road with his dance group, Diversity.
Ashley is due to return to the panel alongside Oti Mabuse , Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean in time for the show’s semi-final.
Johnny immediately won over the audience with his intelligent critiques, with fans impressed by his constructive comments.
Viewers demanded the pro skater be drafted in as a permanent replacement for Ashley, with one penning: ‘Can we keep Johnny please’
It comes after Dancing On Ice viewers called for Johnny Weir to be a permanent judge on the ITV show as he replaced Ashley during Sunday’s show
Professional dancer Ashley, 35, announced during last Sunday’s show he is taking a break from DOI to hit the road with his dance group, Diversity
Ashley is due to return to the panel alongside Oti Mabuse , Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean in time for the show’s semi-final
Another wrote: ‘Can we have Johnny Weir as a judge every week? He’s SO much better than Ashley. He knows what he’s talking about with the skating and he’s actually giving harsh and real criticism’
Johnny, who competed on season 29 of Dancing with the Stars in the US, is preparing to jet to London ahead of the next show.
On Monday, Johnny broke his silence on the news, telling his Instagram followers: ‘Good morning everyone, I’ve just hopped on the ice for my final practice before I head off to London tomorrow to take part in Dancing On Ice which is one of the biggest skating TV shows in the entire world.
‘In all my 27 years of skating I’ve never performed on the ice in the UK so looking forward to that and seeing all the couples perform and sitting next to Jane and Christopher!’
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE 2024 CONTESTANTS
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Former pro boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink’
HANNAH SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing’
GREG RUTHERFORD
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Athlete
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I like a challenge and I needed a reason to go out and do stuff again and here we are. I want to perform something that’s never been done before, that’s my aim.’
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
AGE: 59
PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKI JUMPER
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!’
RICKY NORWOOD
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: EastEnders star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘It’s come at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals as yet, I’ve just had some physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’
RYAN THOMAS
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Corrie star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Everyone keeps asking me, “are you doing it?” I’ve told everyone!’
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AGE: 52
PROFESSION: ACTRESS
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am stepping into the unknown here. I don’t know how I will feel. But I am very excited.’
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I would definitely say that I’m an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them’
MILES NAZAIRE
AGE: 27
PROFESSION: REALITY STAR
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance but it’s usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’
LOU SANDERS
AGE: 37
PROFESSION: COMEDIAN
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells.’
ADELE ROBERTS
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ”bricking it on ice” for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away’
ROXY SHAHIDI
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: Emmerdale star
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t ice-skate. I haven’t really said anything to anyone but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’
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