Greg Rutherford provides replace on ‘horribly painful’ skating harm after lacking Dancing On Ice ultimate

Greg Rutherford has spoken in regards to the “horribly painful” harm that induced him to overlook the Dancing On Ice ultimate virtually two weeks in the past.

The 37-year-old Olympian introduced he had “effectively [given himself] a C-section” when he tore his stomach muscle groups after sliding by the legs {of professional} skaters Brendyn Hatfield and Colin Grafton.

He withdrew on the morning of the ultimate of the ITV present after being injured in rehearsals on 10 March.

Mr Rutherford shared the information on Instagram saying his “horribly painful” harm can be operated on “today” (21 March).

“I’ve been a bit busy and obviously just recovering from the initial injury before I had the surgery that I hadn’t got round to really talking about it,” he stated, as he walked within the woods together with his canine and accomplice Susie Verrill, 35.

“Long story short, I leapt through the legs of Brendyn and Colin and managed to tear all of my abs as well as herniate. So I effectively gave myself a C-section.”

Rutherford, who was second favorite going into the ultimate, additionally confirmed followers the second he sustained the harm on the rink.

“It was horribly painful,” he added. “It needs to be operated on today and then I’ll be properly on the mend.”

With the previous long-jumper unable to carry out with skilled accomplice Vanessa James, it was left to Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire, broadcaster Adele Roberts and cleaning soap star Ryan Thomas to battle it out for the title.

In the tip, it was Thomas, and his skating accomplice Amani Fancy, who have been topped champions of the 2024 collection, for a dramatic warrior-themed routine and their interpretation of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s well-known Bolero.

In his winner’s speech Thomas devoted the trophy to Rutherford, who had been prime of the leaderboard earlier than catastrophe struck.

Rutherford congratulated the previous Coronation Street actor on his “spectacular” win.

“Well done, brother, I’m glad I’ve got a friend for life in you,” he had stated, including: “He’s had his fair share of ups and downs during his process, so to come out winning is utterly spectacular.”

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Before retiring from athletics in 2018 as a consequence of an ankle harm, Rutherford gained a gold medal within the lengthy leap on the London 2012 Olympic Games. He additionally claimed bronze on the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.