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Dancing on Ice bosses ‘plotting to axe Jason Gardiner’ after brutal Gemma Collins spat


The Dancing On Ice judge has never been one to bite his tongue, always making his opinion known after each performance. 

But Jason Gardiner might not stay on the show for long, as ITV bosses are reportedly considering replacing him next year. 

The 47-year-old stirred trouble last season when he was overly critical about contestant Gemma Collins’ dance skills. 

Now, producers are reportedly concerned that future celebs on the show may feel “bullied” by his remarks. 

ITV bosses are thinking of replacing the Australian choreographer if they can find a suitable replacement, as reported by The Sun.

The publication’s source claimed: “Bosses have become concerned in light of the axing of The Jeremy Kyle Show, that contestants could have a cause for complaint.” 

Last May, The Jeremy Kyle Show was permanently cancelled after a guest on the show was found dead seven days after filming had wrapped. 

Their source continued: “After the rows with Gemma last year, producers started to make quiet inquiries about potential replacements.”

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BRUTAL FEUD: Jason Gardiner and Gemma Collins went head to head on the screen (Pic: ITV)

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AXED? Producers are reportedly considering a replacement (Pic: ITV)

Jason first appeared on the Dancing On Ice panel back in 2006 and was a regular fixture on the show until 2011. 

He was replaced by Louie Spence in 2012 but was picked up to judge again the following year. 

Last season, Gemma, 38, accused him of bullying after he compared her to a fridge during an appearance on This Morning. 

Chatting with hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, he was asked how he felt about Gemma’s return to the ice. 

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UPSET: Gemma Collins accused him of “bullying” her (Pic: ITV)

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CANCELLED: The Jeremy Kyle Show was taken off the air earlier this year (Pic: ITV)

He responded, “Oh who?” before adding, “I thought that was a refrigerator.

“I don’t hold a grudge, I don’t really know the woman.”

The two also had a screaming match after one Dancing On Ice performance, where Gemma accused Jason of “selling stories” on her. 

Daily Star Online has approached Dancing On Ice representatives for comment.



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