Olympian Greg Rutherford was forced to withdraw from Dancing On Ice hours before Sunday’s final after suffering a “significant injury” during rehearsals.
Greg’s fiancée Susie Jverrill has now given fans an update on the long jumper’s condition, writing: “Thanks for all your lovely messages for Greg.
“Sorry for being rubbish at replying; my inbox was a mess already because of the past few months have been manic so I need to work through them all properly. Greg’s doing a lot better and recovering well.”
Following Greg’s withdrawal from the competition, Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas and his ice skating partner Amani Fancy won the 2024 series. The duo had impressed the judges and viewers with a dramatic warrior-themed routine and their interpretation of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s famous Bolero.
On Monday, Rutherford, 37, shared a photo of him in bed to his Instagram story and wrote: “Recovery sort of starts now… after a pretty rough first night, I’m looking forward to getting everything sorted and sewn up so I can get back to normal.
“Thank you all so much for your kind messages,” he added with a love heart emoji.
He also said he was “so proud” of the Jason Grimshaw actor who dedicated his trophy to Rutherford during his winner’s speech.
The former Olympian added: “[Ryan] had his fair share of ups and downs during his process, so to come out winning it utterly spectacular. Well done brother, I’m glad I’ve got a friend for life in you.”
On Sunday, Rutherford announced that he was “devastated” to have to pull out of the finale which he was due to perform in with his dancing partner Vanessa James.
In a video posted to Instagram, in which he appeared to be receiving treatment from a paramedic, he said: “I know this looks very dramatic, and everything else.
“Sadly, I picked up a big injury in rehearsals. I’m on my way to the hospital so I will not be performing on Dancing On Ice tonight.
“I am devastated but these things happen. So stay tuned, we’ll keep you updated. What a nightmare way for this to finish.”
Before the show kicked off, he also sent a good luck message to the finalists and hoped they had an “incredible night”.
Thomas, 35, saw off tough competition from Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire, who came second, and broadcaster Adele Roberts, who came third.
During his winner’s speech, Thomas thanked his ice skating partner Amani Fancy for putting in “so much hard work” to train him before he sent a message to Rutherford.
He said: “Listen Greg, if you’re watching this at home, this trophy is for you, mate.”
The finale also saw Torvill and Dean perform an emotional and elegant routine to Hold My Hand by Lady Gaga.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the ice-skating legends winning gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.
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