Denise Welch glides out of 'Dancing On Ice'

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Denise Welch has become the eleventh star to leave this year's Dancing On Ice.



The Loose Women favourite finished in the bottom two alongside Johnson Beharry when judges' scores and viewer votes were combined, despite having had her initial points doubled after winning the team challenge with Laura Hamilton and Jeff Brazier earlier tonight.

When quizzed about her lack of support, Welch quipped: "Well, it was bound to happen at some point, wasn't it? Whatever the outcome, I've had the most fantastic time. It's been the experience of a lifetime."

Following the completion of the skate-off, judges Emma Bunton, Robin Cousins and Jason Gardiner all opted to save Beharry, who had received his highest score of the series yet from the panel in tonight's show.

During the vote, Bunton branded Johnson as "a smoother performer", while Cousins commented that the army hero "had that extra little something and determination".

The result revealed, Welch thanked the public for continuing to back her and bid farewell to her fellow contestants, who she described as "wonderful pals".

She told hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby: "I never in a million years thought I would get to this stage. I'm knackered, I've had the most wonderful time... you haven't seen the last of me yet."

Dancing On Ice returns next Sunday at 7.10pm on ITV1.