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Why did Brendan change partners on ice?

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Emily Ross

Published Jan 25, 2026

BRENDAN Cole will compete in an all-male pairing on Dancing On Ice, after his professional partner Vanessa Bauer tested positive for Covid. A spokesman for the ITV show, said: "We look forward toVanessa returning to the competition soon.

What happened to Brendan partner Dancing on Ice?

Dancing On Ice's Brendan Cole accidentally DROPS partner Vanessa Bauer while rehearsing for Props Week... just days after reuniting following pro skater's Covid isolation. They reunited this week after she was forced to isolate after testing positive for Covid-19.

Why is Brendan dancing with a different partner?

Dancing on Ice star Brendan Cole will be performing with a different partner this evening after his professional partner Vanessa Bauer tested positive for Covid-19.

Why has Brendan got a male partner?

Brendan Cole has shared his choice of Brendyn Hatfield as a stand-in skating partner on Dancing on Ice was all about 'respect'. The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 45, was forced to choose another skating partner for the upcoming weekend of skating after Vanessa Bauer, 25, tested positive for Covid-19.

Why is Brendan skating with brendyn?

Brendan Cole skates with Brendyn Hatfield on Dancing On Ice after Vanessa Bauer tests positive for Covid. Brendan Cole will perform with Brendyn Hatfield on tonight's Dancing On Ice after Vanessa Bauer tested positive for Covid. Dancer Brendan will skate with Brendyn while Vanessa self-isolates.

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Why did Vanessa not skate with Brendan?

Brendan will now perform with pro skater Brendyn Hatfield, with Vanessa hoping to return as soon as possible. ITV confirmed in a statement on Tuesday: "Unfortunately, Vanessa Bauer is unable to skate this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19.

Why is Vanessa not skating with Brendan?

Brendan and Brendyn were the second all-male pairing, after Step's Ian 'H' Watkins' and Matt Evers made history on the show in 2020. Speaking of how she was forced to miss the show, Vanessa said: "I'm disappointed that I have tested positive for Covid and won't be able to perform with Brendan for Musicals Week.

Who is Brandon's partner on Dancing on Ice?

Dancing On Ice contestant Brendan Cole will be performing with a different partner tonight in the form of Brendyn Hatfield – but where is his usual partner Vanessa Bauer? Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan has consistently found himself around the top of the leaderboard alongside pro skater Vanessa.

Is Brendan Hatfield married?

Brendyn is married to fellow Dancing On Ice professional Jessica Hatfield.

Who is Jessica Hatfield?

Who is Jessica Hatfield? Jessica is a professional figure skater who has performed all over the world with Disney on Ice. She learnt to skate as a child and later bagged herself a job on the road performing professionally.

Has Vanessa from Dancing on Ice got a boyfriend?

Vanessa and fitness instructor Rory McCall

Vanessa has also been linked to model and fitness instructor Rory McCall, with the skating star previously posting pictures of the two enjoying trips abroad and glam events together.

Why is Vanessa Bauer out of Dancing on Ice?

Vanessa Bauer has pulled out of the next episode of Dancing On Ice after contracting Covid-19. The figure skater was tipped to reach the final alongside her partner, Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole.

What happened to Vanessa Dancing on Ice?

Those tuning into Dancing On Ice on Sunday, February 20 might be wondering why professional skater Vanessa Bauer isn't competing. Vanessa, who is partnered with former Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole, will miss this Musicals Week after testing positive for Covid-19.

What nationality is Brendyn Hatfield?

Brendyn Hatfield (born 4 January 1986) is an American skater. Prior to Dancing on Ice, he was in Disney on Ice and Holiday on Ice. He is married to fellow professional Jess Hatfield. He was partnered with Lucrezia Millarini for the series 12 and they were the second couple to be eliminated.

Who is Brendan Hatfield?

Who is Brendyn Hatfield? Brendyn Hatfield is a 36-year-old professional ice skater. 2022 is his third time performing on Dancing On Ice. Brendyn made his name in Disney On Ice shows, playing the parts of Aladdin and Woody.

Who is Angela Egan?

Angela Egan is a 35-year-old professional ice skater from Scotland. She works for ITV's Dancing on Ice and on her social media channel calls herself a "nomad" and "fashion enthusiast". While in training in 2021 with her first ever dance partner on the show, Sonny Jay, she fell on to the ice after a move went wrong.

Will Vanessa be back on Dancing on Ice?

It has been confirmed by the ITV that Vanessa will return to the competition to skate with Brendan once her isolation period is complete.

Why is Vanessa not skating tonight?

Dancing On Ice professional skater Vanessa Bauer has been forced to pull out of Sunday's show after a fall during training left her with concussion - a type of head injury.

Is Christopher Dean married?

Personal life

On 15 October 1994, Dean married American skater Jill Trenary in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How old is Vanessa off Dancing on Ice?

Who is Vanessa Bauer? Vanessa Putri Bauer is a 25-year-old German dancer, acrobat and ice skater.

Who was Vanessa with on Dancing on Ice 2021?

Joe Warren-Plant, her partner for the 2021 series 13, also split with his long-term girlfriend Nicole Hadlow. Joe and Vanessa had to withdraw from the show in February 2021 after they tested positive for Covid.

Are any of the Dancing On Ice professionals married?

Kevin Kilbane and Brianne Delcourt: Engaged

Although the pair had only known each other for three months, Kevin moved in with Brianne and her three-year-old daughter and the pair got married in 2020. In February 2021, Kevin and Brianne welcomed their first child together, a baby girl called Olivia Mae.

Which Dancing On Ice pros are married?

Lukasz is married to Finnish professional skater Alexandra Schauman, who is also part of the Dancing on Ice cast.

How do you vote for Dancing On Ice?

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