One slip with his bowler and Danny’s off the ice (From Echo)

One slip with his bowler and Danny’s off the ice

12:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010 in

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THE mum of Dancing on Ice contestant Danny Young has spoken of her regret after he was voted off the ITV1 show just two weeks before the final.

Tracey Woolley, 38, who owns Pure Indulgence Salon, in Elm Road, Leigh, said former Coronation Street star Danny, 23, was disappointed to be voted off the show.

Despite scoring 25.5, his highest mark in the competition, Danny ended up in the skate-off with Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson, after receiving the fewest public votes.

He lost after fumbling with his bowler hat prop at the end of his routine, leaving fans and the judges shocked and disappointed.

Tracey said: “We were gutted when he was voted off. I think the judges were shocked he was in the skate-off, because we thought he could go all the way.”

Having only skated a handful of times before agreeing to take part in the show, the rigours of performing complicated skating routines put Danny on a steep learning curve.

His proud mum said: “The judges did say he was one of the strongest skaters they had, and if it hadn’t been for the hat thing, he would have gone through.

“It has been a bit of an emotional rollercoaster and it has been stressful for everyone.

“Our lives have been on hold, waiting for each show. He has done very well and we are so proud of him.”

Tracey said the local support Danny had received had been fantastic and thanked everyone who had backed him.

She added: “I don’t know what he will be doing now, but he won’t let it get him down. He has a number of auditions lined up.”