Denise Van Outen returns to Dancing On Ice after smashing shoulder in three places

Denise Van Outen made a comeback of sorts on Dancing Ice 2021, after she was forced to quit the series due to a painful injury.

After falling and landing on her shoulder, she dislocated it before confirming she had smashed it in three places.

Denise did her best to continue, even performing on the show, but the pain and the injury proved too much and she had to withdraw.

This week she was back though, as she cheered on her fellow co-stars as they took to the ice.

Not only that, but she got given a small hosting role to keep her involved in the show as she announced the latest competition.

Denise Van Outen made a comeback of sorts on Dancing Ice 2021 (ITV)

Denise wished her replacement Amy Tinkler well too, as she made her debut.

Amy confirmed she'd been very supportive of her, as a video clip revealed Denise watched her train and gave her advice.

Viewers were happy to see her back, and shared their disappointment that she wasn't able to take part.

After falling and landing on her shoulder, she dislocated it before confirming she had smashed it in three places (ITV)

Others hoped she would be allowed to return next year after only getting one week on the ice.

One viewer said: "Devastated about Denise!! Hopefully she’s back next year."

Another tweeted: "Be good to see @denise _vanouten back next year."

Denise did her best to continue, even performing on the show, but the pain and the injury proved too much and she had to withdraw (ITV)

A third added: "Awww come back next year Denise."

Meanwhile another said: "Poor Denise she never really had a chance it's a shame she has to leave, hope her shoulder heals soon."

Dancing On Ice airs Sundays at 6pm on ITV.