Dancing On Ice star Gemma Collins admits rehearsals have reduced her to tears

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Dancing on Ice star Gemma Collins admits her gruelling rehearsals have reduced her to tears as she endeavours to win a positive response from acid-tongued judge Jason Gardiner.

In a short Instagram video posted by professional skate partner Matt Evers, the pair revealed they were putting in the hours after receiving low scores from the panel – and a scathing critique from Gardiner – on Sunday night.

Looking exhausted after a three-hour session on the ice, Gemma, 37, told followers: ‘I’m absolutely working my butt off, I’m mastering the steps. There’s been tears because I’m just so determined to get it right.’

Matt added: 'I’m actually very proud of Gemma this week. We have put in extra time. Her skating is coming along, we have taken on what the judges have said in terms of the skills we need to work on and we are doing that. 

'I really hope you enjoy this week’s routine, it’s very emotional and it means a lot to both of us.' 

Dancing On Ice Associate Creative Director Daniel Whiston - who was formerly a professional skater on the show - also gave her a ringing endorsement by revealing she's been hard at work on the ice.