Actor Little first to leave Dancing on Ice TV show

MARK Little has become the first celebrity to leave Dancing On Ice.

The former Neighbours star was booted from the rink after a skate-off against Ryan Sidebottom in last night’s show.

“I did my best,” said the Australian actor.

“I never imagined that I would do any of that, so I’m really, really happy.”

He said ice-skating would be his new hobby.

Little and his professional partner Brianne Delcourt received the least amount of votes in last week’s show, so had to compete against the lowest placed competitors in this week’s programme — cricketer Sidebottom and his professional partner Brandee Malto.

After both pairs skated again the judges each had to choose who to save, and they all chose to keep Sidebottom.

Jason Gardiner said it was clear that one of the contestants “upped” their game and Ashley Banjo agreed. Jayne Torvill said there was a “lot more skating and content” in Sidebottom’s routine.