Dancing On Ice: James Jordan left shocked as he DROPS his partner on her head ...

Dancing On Ice: James Jordan left shocked as he DROPS his partner Alexandra Schauman on her head during rehearsals

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

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

Shock fall: Things went disastrously wrong as James appeared to lose his footing and fall, dropping poor Alexandra on her head in the process

Good start: Rehearsals started off smoothly for James and partner Alexandra as they practiced for Sunday's show

Good start: Rehearsals

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