January 13th 2025.
Fans have been left wondering about the future plans of famous figure skating duo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. The pair, who became household names after winning gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, have been British, European, and World champions in their sport. Although they officially retired from competitive skating in 1998, they continued to perform on tours for a few more years before hanging up their skates for good.
Since 2006, Torvill and Dean, now in their mid-sixties, have been involved with the popular ITV series Dancing on Ice. They started off as coaches and eventually became Head Judges in 2018. However, fans were surprised when the duo announced last year that they will be retiring in 2025, after their upcoming tour in April and May. This coincides with the 40th anniversary of their iconic Olympic performance, adding more significance to their decision.
Despite their announcement, many fans are still unsure about the details of their retirement. Some have even taken to social media to express their confusion. One fan wrote, "I swear they've said they're not going to skate together anymore for like the last 5 years," while another added, "At first, I thought I was going mad but yes they said they will no longer skate. Lmaoo."
Others find it impressive that Torvill and Dean are still able to perform at such a high level, considering their age and the physically demanding nature of their sport. During the premiere episode of Dancing on Ice, Dean spoke about their retirement plans, saying, "We're 50 years skating together. It's our last tour, last time round, so when we've finished the tour, our skates will be hung up." However, he reassured fans that they will not be retiring from Dancing on Ice.
When they announced their plans, Dean also shared that their bodies "won't allow us to keep doing it too much." He explained, "We felt there was one tour left in us where we can go out and be nostalgic." Torvill added, "We're lucky we can still perform to a level we're happy with, considering our age and how many years we've put our bodies through training."
Their upcoming tour, aptly named Our Last Dance, will kick off in April and will include shows in London, Glasgow, and Birmingham. Fans of the pair can still catch them in action, as they continue to wow audiences with their graceful and captivating performances. And for those who can't make it to the tour, Dancing on Ice will continue to air on ITV1 on Sundays at 6.30pm.
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