DOI Faye Brookes' favouritism row denied as ITV source says she's had no special treatment

An ITV source has shot down rumours that Faye Brookes has caused a row with her Dancing On Ice co-stars over 'accusations of favouritism.'

The show returned on Sunday night with Faye transformed into Julia Roberts as she performed a stunning routine to Roy Orbison's Oh, Pretty Woman with partner Matt Evers for movie week.

Faye, 33, scored an impressive 34.5 out of 40 and is now the hot favourite to win the show.

However, a source claimed that trouble was brewing behind the scenes as Faye has reportedly been having extra help with her routines.

A source at the show told The Sun that Faye and Matt have been working with ITV's Creative Director Dan Whitson - prompting their co-stars to moan about the former Corrie star being gifted a huge advantage.

Faye Brookes performs a faultless list during her Pretty Woman inspired performance on movie week (Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The former Corrie star and partner Matt received huge praise from the judges and are now favourites to win (ITV)

The allegations came after Dan was seen training with the couple in Manchester as they perfected their routine.

However, a source at the channel has told the Mirror that Dan works closely with all of the couples taking part and Faye has received no special treatment.

Faye and Matt have had less time training together than the other couples as the American professional was drafted in at the last minute when Hamish Gaman was forced to drop out.

Mirror Online has contacted an ITV spokesperson for comment.

Sources say ITV's Creative Director has been working with Faye and Matt (ITV)

Faye was paired up with Matt halfway through the competition when her partner Hamish quit the show on medical grounds after sustaining an injury.

He joins the likes of Denise Van Outen, Billie Faiers and Jason Donovan in leaving the show early this year after they also suffered nasty accidents in training.

While Rebekah Vardy became the latest celeb to be axed from the series after losing the public vote as the show made a return on Sunday night.

Rebekah, 39, said she 'absolutely' loved her time on Dancing On Ice after losing out in the skate-off to Lady Leshurr.

Rebekah Vardy and Andy Buchanan during the skate-off (Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Judges, Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all chose to save the Birmingham-based rapper while John Barrowman gave the only vote to the former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant.

Rebekah said it was her time to go as her performance 'was awful.'

"But you know these things happen and I've had a great time and thank you so much for teaching me," she told her partner Andy.