Pro dancer Neil Jones has called for Dancing On Ice bosses to make series 11 winner James Jordan a judge on the show.
The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, took to social media to call for James – who was a pro on Strictly from 2006 to 2013 – to replace ex judge Jason Gardiner.
Neil wrote on twitter: “I’m just going to put it out there… I think @The_JamesJordan should be the new judge on @dancingonice.”
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“He’s won the show so he has experience and he has knowledge as a dancer and we all know he loves to give his opinion #fact.”
Some Dancing On Ice fans were quick to throw their weight behind the idea.
One tweeted back: “Yes, I 100% agree… I would love to watch him as a judge.”
Another wrote: “Agree, and I think he would be entertaining too and give a fair judgement on the dances.”
A third replied: “Perfect idea, he would be a great judge x.”
But others weren’t so keen on the idea of James joining the DOI line-up permanently.
One tweeted: “No thanks! Don’t you need knowledge of ice skating? Something he doesn’t have.”
Someone else said: “Noooo can’t stand him, don’t spoil a good program.”
Another joked that James must be holding Neil hostage, writing: “Is he holding you hostage, Neil? Will get help, stay strong!”
Jason Gardiner, 47, announced he’s quit Dancing On Ice as a judge on Wednesday (21.08.19) with a video shared to his Instagram.
In the clip, he said: “After all these years I feel it’s time for me to say goodbye to my judging role and return to things I have been putting on the back burner for a while.
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“To all of my DOI fans, I really thank you for your support and encouragement over the years, I know we’ve gone through some controversies and I’m grateful you got my unique judging style and honesty.
“It’s because of you I never cowered or shied away from serving up the truth.”
It follows reports earlier this month that ITV bosses were secretly trying to find a replacement judge for Jason ahead of January’s series.
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