DANCING On Ice pro Hamish Gaman will put his bullying row with Caprice behind him on Sunday with a defiant ‘solo’ skate.
He has teamed up with fellow pro Vanessa Bauer for the routine and can’t wait to put on a spectacular performance.
Dancing On Ice’s Hamish will put his bullying row with Caprice behind him on Sunday with a defiant solo skate
The show’s Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston has been working hard with the pair behind the scenes and said: “It’s really lovely for them. It’s really exciting. It’s going to be a wicked routine.
“He’s been involved in every show since he parted ways with Caprice, but this week he’ll be doing a solo with Vanessa so he’s really excited about that.”
Hamish, 36, admitted he wasn’t OK in the aftermath of his split from Caprice, but show bosses haven given him a special opportunity to concentrate on his skating.
Eliminated skaters rarely get the chance to take the limelight, but Hamish has been given a solo slot.
And it appears he’s feeling much better, with Dan saying: “He’s doing really well. He’s really busy with his professional commitments, he’s busy in rehearsals, he’s got a lot going on.
“He’s got his head down spending a lot of time on the ice.”
This week The Sun Online exclusively revealed Hamish and Caprice’s bitter feud was sparked by her taunting him for being “too feminine”.
Hamish told pals he felt “humiliated” by the American model during rehearsals after she mocked him and branded him “a girl” as they practised their routines together.
The Sun Online revealed the Brit skating champ is now in therapy as a result of the war with Caprice after her words dredged up a slew of painful memories from his past.
Concerned for his mental well-being, ITV bosses arranged for weekly therapy sessions for Hamish, who was picked on as a schoolboy for his love of ballet and skating.
A source told The Sun Online: “Caprice began to belittle and disrespect Hamish very quickly after their first training sessions began.
“She would mock him in front of the Dancing On Ice crew with comments such as, you skate like a girl and be more manly – youre more feminine than me.
Hamish is now having weekly therapy sessions following the bitter war
“It became relentless every day and left both Hamish and the crew shocked. Behaviour like this has never been seen on the show before.”
The source added: “Caprice’s words sent Hamish into a dark place, as it took him back to his days at school where he was bullied for his love of figure skating and ballet.
“Because of the impact of their fallout, ITV have now taken the step to provide him with weekly therapy sessions.
“They are keen to ensure he is okay and able to continue on the show, as he is a very much valued and respected member of the professional team.” Caprice strongly denies the claims.
Just hours before Sunday night’s fairy tale-themed show, Caprice confirmed she was quitting Dancing On Ice.
The former Celebrity Big Brother star had switched to working with Swiss skater Oscar Peter but left, saying her mental well-being has been affected.
