Dancing On Ice’s Ekin-Su Culculoglu dons more conservative frock – following last week’s complaints

Dancing On Ice 2023’s John Fashanu became the first star in the line-up to be eliminated from the ITV series on Sunday night.

And in the episode, Ekin-Su Culculoglu, 29, opted for a more traditional outfit as she returned to the rink for the dreaded skate-off judges saw her save from the England footballer, 60.

The Love Island star appeared to want to let her skating do the talking and slipped into a sparkly purple dress after last week’s cheeky bodysuit resulted in 112 Ofcom complaints.

The dress features a color-blocked purple design and a peplum skirt that covered much of Ekin-Su’s stunning curves.

One fan wrote on Twitter, “Ekin-Su is effortlessly beautiful and made a much better outfit choice this week. John [Fashanu] did well for a 60-year-old novice, but the right decision was made’.

While others added, “That dress is gorgeous!” and “Congratulations, you looked beautiful tonight.”

Complaints: The Love Island star appeared to want to let her skating do the talking and slipped into a sparkly purple dress after last week’s cheeky bodysuit resulted in 112 Ofcom complaints

X Factor’s Jake Quickenden teased: ‘That sure was better than just crawling around wasn’t it lol… Keep it up with Ekin-Su.

Judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all agreed and voted for Ekin-Su to remain in the competition because she incorporated “more technical skating into her routine.”

When asked by host Holly Willoughby whether he enjoyed the experience or not, John replied: ‘Oh it was amazing’, before saying it was just like the FA Cup final again.

Cover Up: The dress features a color-blocked purple design and a peplum skirt that covered much of Ekin-Su’s stunning curves

Dancing: Ekin-Su and partner Brendyn Hatfield returned to the rink with a new routine

However, despite her best efforts, Ekin-Su faced further backlash after accidentally blinking her bottom during the routine.

When her dress slid up to reveal her bright pink underwear underneath.

Before the wardrobe malfunction Ekin-Su opened up about her troubled debut to presenter Holly Willoughby, 41, the uproar left her in tears.

Love it: One fan wrote on Twitter, “Ekin-Su is effortlessly beautiful and made a much better outfit choice this week. John [Fashanu] did well for a 60-year-old novice, but the right decision was made’

holly said: “I just want to know how you are. It’s been a tough week knowing you have to face the skate-off tonight.’

Ekin replied, ‘I’m not going to lie. I was very upset the last two days and I literally doubted myself.”

She added, “I’m just like you know what to stop this crying Ekin, you’re strong, accept what the judges say, work hard, and I’m here today.”

Brutal: However, despite her best efforts, Ekin-Su faced further backlash after accidentally showing her bottom during the routine

Saucy: She flashed her peachy butt to the millions of viewers at home

The Love Island star created a memorable scene from the ITV2 reality show in which she crawled on the floor, sparking more than 100 Ofcom complaints from viewers who thought the routine was too racy for the family-friendly series.

She said before the skate-off, “I’m not going to lie. I was really upset when I thought what did I do wrong, but I am strong, I have to work hard and prove myself.”

Dancing On Ice starts every Sunday at 6.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

DANCE ON ICE 2023: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS

PATSY PALMER

AGE: 50

PROFESSION: Actress and DJ

WHAT THEY SAID?: “I turned it down before because I was terrified, but when I turned 50, I made a pact to get out of my confrontation zone. ‘

EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU

AGE: 28

PROFESSION: Love Island star

WHAT THEY SAID?: “I have fantastic news to share. I’m so excited, can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skating. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.”

MOLLIE GALLAGHER

AGE: 24

PROFESSION: Actress

WHAT THEY SAID?: “I don’t have the best coordination, so when people find out, they’ll laugh, but I don’t want to spend my whole life saying, ‘I can’t do this, I can’t do that.’

JOEY ESSEX

AGE: 32

PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star

WHAT THEY SAID?: ‘I am so delighted. I wanted something in my life with structure and it’s more serious than what I usually do.’

CARLEY STENSON

AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Actress and West End star

WHAT THEY SAID?: ‘I’m so excited to learn how to dance…on ice! I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.’

SIVA KANESWARAN

AGE: 33

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT THEY SAID?: “I want to learn to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see.”

JOHN FASHANU

AGE: 60

PROFESSION: Former footballer and pundit

WHAT THEY SAID?: “I am definitely in it to win it. And this might be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for, but I couldn’t be more ready for the challenge!’

NILE WILSON

AGE: 26

PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast

WHAT THEY SAID?: “I haven’t skated much, but I’m so excited about the opportunity. I’m so excited to get into that routine and feel like an athlete again.”

JAMES LEE WILLIAM aka DE VIVIENNE

AGE: 29

PROFESSION: drag queen

WHAT THEY SAID?: “It is an honor to be the first drag performer to take part in one of the great British reality shows a big step forward for gay representation on TV.’

DARREN HARRIOT

PROFESSION: Comedian

AGE: 34

WHAT THEY SAID?: ‘I have giant feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance. My family’s already made bets – they’re betting I’ll fall in the first episode!”

MICHELLE HEATON

AGE: 43

PROFESSION: Singer

WHAT THEY SAID?: “I’ve always wanted to do it, but I know I never could have completed anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really thankful I got it this year when I was much stronger.”