By Niomi Harris For Mailonline
Published: 20:12 GMT, 22 February 2019 | Updated: 02:16 GMT, 23 February 2019
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He's one of the favourites to walk away with the trophy during this year's competition.
However, James Jordan suffered a major blow in his quest for Dancing On Ice glory after he accidentally dropped professional partner Alexandra Schauman on her head during rehearsals this week.
Images released by ITV show the former Strictly Come Dancing star, 40, attempting a complicated lift with the Finnish born skater, 38, as they practised ahead of Sunday's live show.
Crashing down: James Jordan, 40, accidentally dropped professional partner Alexandra Schauman, 38, on her head during Dancing On Ice rehearsals
But things went disastrously wrong as James appeared to lose his footing and fall, dropping poor Alexandra on her head in the process.
The pictures show James holding Alexandra upside down between his legs for the move before he slipped, falling on top of her.
A horrified James was seen looking deeply concerned for Alexandra as paramedics rushed onto the ice to help.
As the medics checked over the ice skater, James watched on, supporting Alexandra's head.
Shock fall: Things went disastrously wrong as James appeared to lose his footing and fall, dropping poor Alexandra on her head in the process