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Charlotte Tutton

Dancing On Ice viewers puzzled over judges' scoring in 'favouritism row'

Dancing On Ice fans accused the judges of "favouritism" during the latest episode of the ITV series.

Just one performance in, viewers were left puzzled by the latest batch of scores from the judges to contestant Regan Gascoigne.

Regan and his skating partner Karina Manta took on Hairspray for Musicals Week, and their performance was amazing as usual.

From a series of difficult jumps and lifts, to moves on the rink, Regan had everyone on their feet in the studio and viewers at home were equally as impressed.

But after he suffered a minor slip-up during the routine, as picked up on by guest judge Arlene Phillips and judge Oti Mabuse, some fans were bemused by his scores.

(ITV)

Regan was awarded 9s across the bored from the judges, totalling 45 points for him and Karina.

While many agreed he deserved this mark, some viewers were not impressed after claiming to have noticed a few slips at different points in the routine.

When combined with the near-fall during a Judges Challenge jump, some viewers questioned if he should have received almost full points for the routine.

Regan and his skating partner Karina Manta took on Hairspray for Musicals Week (ITV)

Many admitted they "didn't understand" how the scoring system worked, with high marks despite errors, as others accused the panel of favouritism.

One fan tweeted: "Wow 9's across the board, imagine what a Stumble Free Round will get someone."

Another agreed: "He slipped again but still got 9’s i don’t understand how the scoring works on the show!!!"

A third added: "9??? It was a very good dance but not nine worthy. It seemed a bit simple for Regan and he stumbled on the jump."

Dancing On Ice fans were divided over the latest episode of the ITV series, as the judges awarded Regan Gascoigne high marks (ITV)

Meanwhile, a fourth viewer said: "Slipped twice and yet got a score of 9," as another agreed: "HE SLIPPED TWICE AGAIN AND STILL GOT 9’S????? ffs the favouritism omg."

Earlier this week, bosses were reportedly worried that the show would be forced off air this Sunday after Storm Eunice sparked chaos.

The hit skating show is filmed at Bovingdon Airfield in Hemel Hempstead, which is already prone to windy weather.

Yet crew were said ti be fearing that history could repeat itself for another ITV show, and were concerned that the marquees and cabins on site could be damaged.

Dancing On Ice fans accused the judges of "favouritism" during the latest episode of the ITV series (ITV)

It comes after I'm A Celebrity was taken off air for three days after the set was badly damaged by Storm Arwen last year.

An insider told the Daily Star that they were "bracing themselves".

A show source also told the Mirror: "The show has taken some precautions today as the health and safety of our cast and crew is paramount, but we are very confident that it won’t affect the show on Sunday."

The show was good to go though, with the series not thwarted by another storm after all.

Dancing On Ice airs Sunday at 6pm on ITV.

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