Dancing on Ice 2021: Joe-Warren Plant after testing positive for Covid-19
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Joe-Warren Plant has played Jacob Gallagher in Emmerdale since he was a child
Actor Joe-Warren Plant and his professional partner Vanessa Bauer have had to leave Dancing on Ice 2021 after they received a positive coronavirus tests.
Joe has said he is disappointed and he loved every minute of being a part of the show.
ITV have said they are thankful for all their dedication and beautiful performances.
"Thank you so much to Vanessa for being a fantastic teacher and although it's been cut short, I've thoroughly enjoyed this experience."
Joe also said: "I have loved every minute of being a part of Dancing On Ice and I am disappointed as I feel I had so much more to give and was working hard to perfect each performance."
Vanessa released a statement on social media
This isn't the first time someone has had to leave this years show. Rufus Hound left after testing positive for coronavirus a few weeks ago.
Billie Shepherd also had to leave the show after she suffered a head injury in rehearsals.
Testing positive for coronavirus and having to leave immediately has become a new normal for reality television.
Camp members on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here were tested every three days to make sure everybody was kept safe and well.
Strictly's first-ever same-sex dance couple Nicola Adams and Katya Jones also had to leave the show after testing positive for Covid-19 in 2020.
- Published8 February 2021
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