The pair were forced to quit the skating show because of a positive Covid test. Gutted Joe-Warren shared his disappointment at having to bow out of the competition after working so hard. Vanessa Bauer said: "Unfortunately, we have received positive test results for Covid which means we cannot continue to compete this year. An ITV Spokesperson added: "We can confirm that following positive Covid tests, Joe-Warren Plant and Vanessa Bauer have had to withdraw from this year's competition. Pro skater Yebin Mok, who had been partnered with Graham Bell, was the first to pull out before the competition had even started.

Source: Daily Mirror February 12, 2021 14:41 UTC