Dancing On Ice’s Ekin-Su Culculoglu dons more conservative frock – following last week’s complaints
‘A much better choice of outfit’: Dancing On Ice’s Ekin-Su Culculoglu opts for a more conservative frock as she returns to the rink – following last week’s 112 Ofcom complaints
And the episode saw Ekin-Su Culculoglu, 29, opt or a more traditional outfit as she returned to the rink for the dreaded skate off which saw judges save her over the England footballer, 60.
The Love Island star appeared to want to let her skating do the talking and slipped into a sparkly purple dress after last week’s saucy bodysuit resulted in 112 Ofcom complaints.
Back: DOI’s Ekin-Su Culculoglu, 29, opted or a more traditional outfit as battled for her place in the dreaded skate off on Sunday
The dress features a colour blocked purple design as well as a peplum skirt that covered much of Ekin-Su’s jaw dropping curves.
Taking to Twitter one fan wrote: ‘Ekin-Su is effortlessly pretty and made a much better choice of outfit this week. John [Fashanu] did well for a 60 year old beginner but the right decision was made’.
While others added: ‘That dress is stunning!’ and ‘Congratulations, you looked beautiful tonight’.
Complaints: The Love Island star appeared to want to let her skating do the talking and slipped into a sparkly purple dress after last week’s saucy bodysuit resulted in 112 Ofcom complaints
X Factor’s Jake Quickenden teased: ‘That was deffo better than just crawling about wasn’t it lol… Go on Ekin-Su.
Judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were all in agreement and voted for Ekin-Su to stay in the competition as she included ‘more technical skating in he routine’.
When asked by host Holly Willoughby whether he enjoyed the experience or not, John replied: ‘Oh, it’s been great,’ before saying that it was like the FA Cup final all over again.
Covering up: The dress features a colour blocked purple design as well as a peplum skirt that covered much of Ekin-Su’s jaw dropping curves
Dancing: Ekin-Su and partner Brendyn Hatfield returned to the rink with a new routine
However despite her best efforts Ekin-Su found herself facing further backlash after inadvertently flashing her bottom during the routine.
When her frock slipped up throughout to reveal her hot pink underwear beneath.
Before the wardrobe malfunction Ekin-Su opened up about her troubled debut telling host Holly Willoughby, 41, the uproar left her in tears.
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Loving it: Taking to Twitter one fan wrote: ‘Ekin-Su is effortlessly pretty and made a much better choice of outfit this week. John [Fashanu] did well for a 60 year old beginner but the right decision was made’
Holly said: ‘Just want to find out how you are doing it’s a difficult week, knowing that you’ve got to face the skate-off tonight.’
Ekin replied: ‘I’m not going to lie I was really upset for the last two days and I was literally questioning myself.’
She added: ‘I’m just like you know what stop this crying Ekin, you’re strong, take on what the judges say, work hard, and I’m here today.’
Cheeky: However despite her best efforts Ekin-Su found herself facing further backlash after inadvertently flashing her bottom during the routine
Saucy: She flashed her peachy posterior to the millions of viewers at home
The Love Island star recreated a memorable scene from the ITV2 reality show where she crawled on the ground and prompted over 100 Ofcom complaints from viewers who thought the routine was too racy for the family friendly series.
Speaking before the skate-off she said: ‘I’m not going to lie I was really upset thinking what have I done wrong but I’m strong, I need to work hard and prove myself.’
Dancing On Ice starts at 6:30pm every Sunday on ITV1 and ITVX.
DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 50
PROFESSION: Actress and DJ
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve turned it down before because I was terrified, but when I turned 50 I made a pact to get out of my confront zone. ‘
EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU
AGE: 28
PROFESSION: Love Island star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve got some amazing news to tell you. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.’
MOLLIE GALLAGHER
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not got the best coordination so when people find out they will laugh, but I don’t want to spend my life saying “I can’t do this, I can’t do that.”
JOEY ESSEX
AGE: 32
PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited. I wanted something in my life with structure and it’s more serious than what I usually do.’
CARLEY STENSON
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress and West End star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited that I get to learn how to dance…on ice! I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.’
SIVA KANESWARAN
AGE: 33
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see.’
JOHN FASHANU
AGE: 60
PROFESSION: Former footballer and pundit
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I am definitely in it to win it.And this may be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for but I couldn’t be more ready for the challenge!’
NILE WILSON
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. I’m so excited to get into that routine and to feel like an athlete again.’
JAMES LEE WILLIAM AKA THE VIVIENNE
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: Drag queen
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is an honour and a big step forward for queer representation on TV.’
DARREN HARRIOT
PROFESSION: Comedian
AGE: 34
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve got giant feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance. My family has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall on the first episode!’
MICHELLE HEATON
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really truly grateful that I’ve got it this year when I’m a lot stronger.’
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