Dancing On Ice clash sparks flurry of Ofcom complaints

Gemma Collins’ clash with Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner has sparked more than 80 complaints.

The Only Way Is Essex star ranted at the judge during Sunday night’s episode of the ITV show.

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Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said it had received 50 complaints from viewers objecting to Collins’ “outburst” and behaviour towards the judges.

And 33 viewers objected to comments from the judges and presenters towards Gemma.

Read more: Gemma Collins wants “public apology” from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

A spokeswoman for the regulator said that it would look at the complaints.

“We will assess these complaints before deciding whether or not to investigate,” she said.

Jason irked The GC when he said that she had been channeling the late model Anna Nicole Smith instead of Marilyn Monroe, which she had been aiming for.

But Gemma interrupted and accused him of selling “stories on me” and snapped: “Boring. Next.”

Hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield suggested they get back to discussing skating.

But then Holly couldn’t resist making a cheeky dig as she announced the next skating routine.

She said: “Well it is time for the final skating star of the night and it’s our Pussycat Doll.

“Lets get the inside story as she skates to a song from West Side Story, nobody sold that story that’s for sure.”

Gemma has been in the headlines in recent days over claims, which she has denied, that she has been a “diva” on the ITV show.

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