Dancing on Ice: Pro skater Vanessa missing Sunday's show after fall and concussion

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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.

The German skating star banged her face on a plastic barrier while training at Slough Ice Arena in Berkshire on Thursday.

On Sunday morning she posted on Instagram telling fans that she wouldn't be taking part in the latest show after medics advised her to rest.

Vanessa's celebrity partner, Diversity dancer Perri, won't be missing out though, as the two weren't due to perform this week, although Vanessa was meant to be performing as part of a group number.

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On Friday, Vanessa shared a video on Instagram of the accident, and writing: "THAT just happened. I literally thought I broke my face."

After taking medical advice, Vanessa updated everyone on Sunday with the news. She wrote: "I think it's obvious how I LOVE skating on @dancingonice which is why I'm gutted I can't perform tonight!鈦ｂ仯

"After banging my head into the wall I feel fine but @itv is super cautious and really takes care of us skaters which is why I went through SO many tests.

Image source, Instagram/Vanessabauer_skates

鈦"Although I feel ok, I am not allowed to skate this weekend. For the sake of my health I have to rest my brain.

"As funny as I thought my fall was, head injuries are no joke and the consequences can be very serious."鈦ｂ仯鈦

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Dancing on Ice also shared a video from Vanessa, where she sent her best wishes to her skating partner Perri as well as wishing everyone else good luck.

She added: "I'll be back next week with an amazing number,"鈦

Get well soon Vanessa!