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DANCING ON ICE VIEWERS WERE LEFT ANGERED BY A 'TOO BRIEF' TRIBUTE TO LATE CONTESTANT THE VIVIENNE ALEX HICKEY and SEAMUS DUFF 19:39, 12 Jan 2025Updated 19:54, 12 Jan 2025 Viewers
of Dancing On Ice expressed their dissatisfaction with the programme's homage to The Vivienne, who tragically passed away earlier in the month. The celebrated RuPaul's Drag Race
star competed in season 15 of ITV's winter show in 2023, achieving an impressive third-place finish with partner Colin Grafton. The devastating news emerged that The Vivienne, born
James Lee Williams, had died at age 32, just a week before the new series of Dancing on Ice aired. Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern dedicated a moment to honour the memory of the beloved
performer. Holly, 43, said: "Before we move on, like us, many of you have been saddened by the tragedy of The Vivienne's passing last weekend." _YOU CAN KEEP UP TO DATE WITH
THE LATEST TV AND SHOWBIZ NEWS BY SIGNING UP TO THE NEWSLETTER HERE._ She added: "Now, they were a huge part of the show, making it all the way to the final in 2023 and they'll be
very sorely missed. Our thoughts are with The Vivienne's loved ones at this sad time. So sad." Echoing her sentiments, Stephen, 47, concurred with a simple "Absolutely,"
before shifting back to the evening's proceedings, stating, "Ok, tonight we'll see our first six couples take to the ice - the other six couples will perform next week - so
let's crack on with the very first celebrity.", reports the Mirror. While many viewers were left underwhelmed by the Dancing On Ice tribute to the late star, The Vivienne,
criticisms and calls for more poured on to social media platforms. One viewer expressed disappointment on Twitter, saying: "I thought that they might of said/done a little more when it
came too paying homage too The Vivienne, showing previous clips and, or a dance routine in memory of perhaps. #DancingOnIce." Article continues below Another suggested a more visual
approach: "Is that it for a tribute to The Vivienne a few words why can't we at least see some dances etc #DancingOnIce." Meanwhile, one fan was harsher with their critique of
the reality show's efforts, tweeting: "THATS IT! ? Not even a black a white image? Appalling." However, opinions were not unanimous as others praised the show, with a fan
tweeting: "@ITV #dancingonice Brilliant opening sequence! Gets you in the mood. Nice tribute to The Vivienne. And it's always great to see Jayne and Chris, well backed up by Ashley
and Oti. This is going to be a good series." Someone else showed their support by simply typing "The Vivienne" followed by numerous red heart emojis. Drag Race fans were left
reeling from the shock news of The Vivienne's passing at last weekend. Dancing On Ice partner Colin took to Instagram to share his grief, posting: "I can't believe I'm
writing these words. It is with an extraordinarily heavy heart that I say goodbye to my beautiful friend and skating partner, The Vivienne." The American skater went on to say:
"Viv was and is a true icon in every sense of the word, and inspired thousands of people far and wide with everything they did and accomplished. They truly brought light into every room
they entered, and gave so many people hope where there was none. I am truly heartbroken. What we were able to accomplish together on Dancing On Ice was truly remarkable and I know your
bravery and our partnership inspired many people." Article continues below He added: "I will always be so proud of what we accomplished. Viv, your spirit, strength, and kindness
will always stay with me and with everyone you touched. I will forever cherish our time together on and off the ice , you will forever be my Mary Poppins. I promise to carry your memory with
me in everything I do. You taught me so much about so many things, and I am eternally grateful. Your legacy lives on." JOIN THE WALESONLINE WHATSAPP COMMUNITY WalesOnline has launched
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