US actress Didi Conn has been eliminated from Dancing On Ice.
The 67-year-old received her marching orders after a skate-off against former X Factor contestant Saara Aalto.
Judge Jason Gardiner said the show had “lost a little bit of its heart” as the actress exited the ITV competition.
"We're gonna lose a bit of heart in this competition" 💖
They've come so far, but it's time for Didi and @IceLukasz to wave goodbye to the ice 😭 #DancingOnIce pic.twitter.com/GtA9jSzbdm
— Dancing On Ice (@dancingonice) January 27, 2019
Conn, known for playing Frenchie in the 1978 film Grease, said she had “loved” the experience.
“And I enjoyed my partner,” she said of professional skater Lukasz Rozycki.
“He’s the best in the world.
“And he’s a good cook too.”
Conn and Aalto ended up in the bottom two after a public vote, and judges Gardiner, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo chose to save Aalto.
However, each praised Conn, with Banjo saying she was “a legend”.
Former Dancing On Ice winner Sam Attwater echoed their sentiments on Twitter.
The EastEnders actor wrote: “I think @dancingonice has lost a great asset to this years show tonight. Didi & Lukasz were one of the highlights each week. The best one to watch, a true performer and industry legend!”
I think @dancingonice has lost a great asset to this years show tonight. Didi & Lukasz were one of the highlights each week. The best one to watch, a true performer and industry legend! Well done Didi & @IceLukasz
— Sam Attwater (@samattwater) January 27, 2019
Sunday night’s show also saw performances from the rest of the contestants, with many scoring personal bests.
James Jordan was the first to skate and racked up a series high of 31.5, but was quickly overtaken by Melody Thornton, who earned 32.5.
Gemma Collins took a tumble as she and professional partner Matt Evers took to the ice.
The reality TV star had neared the end of her routine when she appeared to slip and fell forwards, landing on her front.
She may have had a slip, but @missgemcollins and @TheMattEvers just got their highest score to date 🙌 #DancingOnIce pic.twitter.com/pJ6tXTSKmy
— Dancing On Ice (@dancingonice) January 27, 2019
However, she got back up and finished her routine and said she was “fine” during her post-skate chat with hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
The star earned 16.5 from the judges, who all agreed she had improved.
Gardiner had a run-in with Collins during last weekend’s show, when he criticised her performance and she accused him of selling stories about her.
But this week he said she had done better, saying: “When you drop the ‘GC’ and come in and apply yourself, you have improved.”
Torvill and Dean also performed during Sunday’s show.
OMG. These two legends are back on the ice! 🤩 @torvillanddean #DancingOnIce pic.twitter.com/qwpkPLwFFk
— Dancing On Ice (@dancingonice) January 27, 2019
Dancing On Ice continues on ITV.