**Dancing On Ice **star and Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton has suffered injuries, including fractured ribs during training, however he is determined to continue this weekend!
Antony released a statement to the press in which he described what happened. He said, "On Wednesday, Brandee and I were training for this week's show when we lost our balance and both fell backwards onto the ice."
He continued, "Luckily, Brandee was uninjured but I was taken to hospital where I discovered I had fractured a couple of ribs, front and back."
He went on to thank the staff at "Silver Blades ice rink in Widnes, the doctor and nurse at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle" and Brandee who never left his side throughout.
Surprisingly he also said that the "show must go on" and that he is hoping to compete in the competition this weekend with "painkiillers and sequins" to get them through.
After sustaining his injuries, Antony also took to Twitter to tell his fans he was 'Okay', and although he doesn't have four weeks to recover, but he will 'keep going'.
A number of celebrities replied to his tweet wishing him a speedy recovery, including recently eliminated** Dancing On Ice** contestant Perri Shakes-Drayton who said, 'Sorry to hear Ant. You fighter'.
Actor Michael Xavier also wished him well but told him to look after himself.
See this year's Dancing On Ice contestants:
Dancing On Ice 2018: Confirmed (Radio)
1 of 13Brooke Vincent
**Coronation Street **actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
2 of 13Candice Brown
Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show.
3 of 13Cheryl Baker
Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her.
4 of 13Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He'll be hoping he has the same success as he did on** Love Island**.
5 of 13Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014.
6 of 13Max Evans
Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.
7 of 13Monty Panesar
English international cricketer Monty Panesar was announced, but unfortunately he has had to withdraw due to injury.
8 of 13Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."
9 of 13Donna Air
Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited.
10 of 13Perri Shakes-Drayton
British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series.
11 of 13Antony Cotton
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton was the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said, "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do."
12 of 13Stephanie Waring
Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring is the final name confirmed for the new series. She said, "I'm super excited to be selected or the show... I'm very nervous, it's just so much to take on but I think I'm up for the challenge."
13 of 13Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on **Fame Academy **back in 2002.
Yesterday (1st February) it was revealed that Antony and Brandee were due to perform an ice dance to 'I Am What I Am' by Gloria Gaynor.
The current series of Dancing On Ice is now in its fifth week and has already seen celebrities, Candice Brown, Stephanie Waring and Perri Shakes-Drayton eliminated from the competition.
Last week it was also confirmed that Dancing On Ice would be returning for another series next year. According to ITV the current series of Dancing On Ice has been the most popular yet with high numbers of people tuning in.
Wishing Antony a speedy recovery!
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