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Dancing On Ice contestant Ferne McCann stirred conversations as she became emotional during the live launch show on January 12, 2025. The former TOWIE star, among the first six celebrities to hit the ice, performed alongside her professional skating partner, Brendyn Hatfield, and earned a commendable score of 26.5, placing them third on the leaderboard.

After their routine, a heartfelt moment unfolded as Ferne struggled to contain her tears, expressing her joy about the performance. “I feel really emotional,” she shared. “I’ve got tiny tears. I’m just so happy. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.” The presence of her daughter, Sunday, in the audience made it even more poignant, as Ferne noted, “I know. I’m trying not to look at her because I think that was making me well up even more.”

However, not everyone was supportive of Ferne’s emotional display. Viewers took to social media to voice their disapproval, with comments such as “Get a grip,” and “Ferne is so fake,” highlighting a divide in public opinion. Some criticized the authenticity of her tears, calling it “over dramatized” and “fake crying.”

Viewers were also frustrated by the show’s excessive commercial breaks, with numerous complaints about the number of advertisements overshadowing the skating performances. “Seen more adverts than actual skating,” one viewer remarked, while another stated, “There are more advert breaks than the actual show itself.”

Dancing On Ice will air its next episode on January 19 at 6:30 PM on ITV1 and ITVX, continuing to captivate audiences amid a mix of admiration and criticism.