Rufus Hound breaks silence on Dancing On Ice exit 'That's something they can't allow'

Comedian Matt Richardson and professional skater Vicky Ogden will replace Rufus and his partner Robin Johnstone.

In the first week Rufus earned a golden ticket from the show’s judges after his Super Mario-themed routine wowed them, which saw him go straight to the third week of the show without facing a public vote.

The comedian is the second contestant to withdraw from this year’s show, after Denise Van Outen dislocated her shoulder while training with partner Matt Evers.

TOWIE star Billie Shephard was also missing from the third week due to family bereavement.