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Dancing On Ice viewers gutted over Johnny Weir’s last week: ‘We need to start a protest’

He's been replacing Ashley Banjo

Dancing On Ice returned tonight for another thrilling show – but there was some sad news about Johnny Weir for viewers.

Johnny has been filling in for Ashley Banjo, who has been on the Diversity tour. However, Ashley suffered an injury recently meaning he’s been unable to dance.

Johnny has still be on the ice panel. However, it seems his time on the show is coming to an end.

Johnny Weir on Dancing On Ice
It’s Johnny’s last week on Dancing On Ice! (Credit: ITV)

Johnny Weir on Dancing On Ice

Host Holly Willoughby said tonight: “Johnny, I can’t believe it, it’s your last week. We’ve absolutely loved having you here.”

She asked: “Have you enjoyed your time?”

Johnny replied: “So much. I feel so warmly welcomed and like a part of the Dancing On Ice family. I’m so thankful to Ashley for letting me keep his seat warm.

“But I really feel so proud to be an honorary member of this family,” as he waved a UK flag around.

Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby on Dancing On Ice
Holly shared the news of Johnny’s final week (Credit: ITV)

Viewers were gutted over the news and begged Johnny to stay on the panel.

One person said on X: “Waaaa I don’t want Johnny to leave. Please can he stay for at least the remainder of the series.”

I feel so warmly welcomed and like a part of the Dancing On Ice family.

Another wrote: “No!!! We need to start a protest to keep Johnny!”

Someone else added: “No keep Johnny forever!”

Meanwhle, a fourth wrote: “I like Ashley Banjo, but Johnny needs to be permanent.”

Ashley Banjo smiles on Dancing On Ice
Ashley has been away from the show (Credit: ITV)

Another insisted: “Please have Johnny back next year.. he’s the perfect bridge with performance + ice knowledge and has been super refreshing.”

Someone else agreed, writing: “I really hope Johnny comes back next week, means they have quietly ushered Ashley Banjo out the door.”

Read more: Inside Ashley Banjo’s secret split from wife Francesca: Real reason, nickname backlash and support over his horrific injury

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)