Ricky Norwood reportedly stormed out of Dancing On Ice training and threatened to quit the show this week.
The former EastEnders actor, 40, is said to have had a furious argument with his professional skating partner Annette Dytrt on Thursday, prompting him to walk out after just 15 minutes of practice.
A source told The Sun: ‘Ricky was trying to work on his posture but Annette was getting frustrated that he was not grasping it.
‘He felt that Annette was treating him like a kid and was clearly frustrated at her lack of patience.
‘Ricky stormed off the ice and threw his skates off in a rage while shouting “I’m done” and “f*** this”.
Ricky Norwood reportedly stormed out of Dancing On Ice training and threatened to quit the show this week
‘Annette is a perfectionist and wants to shine on the show, given that it is her first series.’
MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment.
Ricky was axed from playing Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb on EastEnders back in 2015, after five years on the soap.
He was suspended for two months in 2015 when photos of the star ‘smoking marijuana’ on Skype emerged, amid reports he also performed a sex act while naked during the video conversation.
A spokesman for the BBC show said at the time: ‘We can confirm Ricky is leaving. We wish him all the best.’
BBC bosses decided to suspend Ricky from filming for two months when the incriminating pictures of him first came to light, while the London-born actor apologised for his actions.
Ricky won the award for Best Newcomer for the role in 2010 at the Inside Soap Awards and was named Most Popular Newcomer at the 2011 National Television Awards.
The actor made a cameo appearance as Fatboy in a flashback episode surrounding the return of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) last year.
It comes after it emerged show favourite Amber Davies is to star on Coronation Street after bosses created a role for her following her popularity since winning Love Island.
The actor, 40, is said to have had a furious argument with his professional skating partner Annette Dytrt on Thursday, prompting him to walk out after just 15 minutes of practice
Ricky played Fatboy in EastEnders before being axed in 2015
MailOnline revealed this week that she is to join the ITV soap in the summer in what is described by sources on the programme as a ‘lead character’.
Amber, who won Love Island in 2017, auditioned for a role on the cobbles 18 months ago but lost the top job to another star.
Now since seeing her popularity boom, ITV bosses created a new role for her and called her back earlier this year to offer her the job which she is said to be ‘thrilled’ about and has accepted.
A source close to Amber told MailOnline: ‘This is like a dream come true for her, Amber can’t believe it, she is so excited.’
Since winning Love Island with ex-boyfriend Kem Cetinay, Amber has pursued a professional acting career having trained at the Urdang Academy in her youth.
In 2019 she starred in Dolly Parton’s West End 9 to 5 musical before landing a leading role in the theatrical adaptation of musical Bring It On in 2021.
In October 2023 she played the famous Julia Roberts in the West End musical Pretty Woman.
The show toured the UK and Amber herself received rave reviews.
Since starring on the latest series of Dancing On Ice, she has quickly become the favourite to win.
Before the show started, she had to hit back at claims she has an unfair advantage on Dancing On Ice because of her dancing background.
Earlier this week, she also announced another career move which will see her host a podcast.
She will be the host of a new theatre-focused podcast called Your 5-Minute Call.
‘I wanted to create a happy space where we can have good healthy conversations about the highs, lows, the good and the more challenging times when it comes to the industry we all live, breathe & adore,’ she told her 1.3 million Instagram followers.
It comes after it emerged Dancing on Ice favourite Amber Davies is to star on Coronation Street after bosses created a role for her following her popularity since winning Love Island
‘We have the most iconic West End guests joining [side eye emoji] and I can’t wait for us all to go on this journey together, the theatre community really is WHERE IT’S AT!!!’.
Amber is now dating her West End leading man Ben Joyce who played Marty McFly in the stage adaptation of the hit 1985 film Back To The Future. She played Lorraine Baines McFly, the mum of Ben’s character who flirts with him after he travels back in time in his space-age motor.
The TV personality admitted to the relation whilst appearing on Lorraine in October 2022 saying: ‘I accidentally fell in love with my co-star.’
Dancing On Ice continues on Sunday 4 February at 6.20pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Amber, who won Love Island in 2017 with her ex Kem Cetinay, auditioned for a role on the cobbles 18 months ago but lost the top job to another star
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!’
