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Jayne Torvill Recovers from Slip During Farewell Tour Performance in Birmingham

The iconic ice dancing duo continues their 'Our Last Dance' UK tour, marking 50 years of partnership, with an ITV documentary set to air later this year.

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Overview

  • Jayne Torvill slipped during the Bolero routine at Birmingham’s BP Pulse Live Arena but quickly resumed skating with Christopher Dean’s assistance.
  • Christopher Dean addressed the audience after the incident, acknowledging the challenges of performing and thanking fans for their support.
  • The 'Our Last Dance' farewell tour, celebrating Torvill and Dean's 50-year partnership, runs through May 11, with stops in cities like London, Belfast, and Glasgow.
  • ITV has confirmed a one-hour documentary, 'Torvill & Dean: The Last Dance,' chronicling their careers and final tour, to air later this year.
  • The duo, famed for their perfect-score Bolero at the 1984 Winter Olympics, also bid farewell to their long-running role as judges on ITV's recently canceled 'Dancing On Ice.'