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Patsy Palmer has been savaged by Dancing On Ice fans for being shaky during her debut performance during Sunday night's episode.
The former EastEnders star, 50, successfully managed a collection of well-executed lifts, but struggled to remember all her moves while skating with partner Matt Evers.
She scored 21 points out of 40 as judges Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse both gave her a score of 5, While Jayne Torvill and Chris Dean both went for 5.5.
'Her coordination is me trying to follow an exercise routine!' Patsy Palmer has been savaged by Dancing On Ice fans for being shaky during her debut performance during Sunday's episode
Ashley said: 'It's week one and I love you. You have something you can't teach, the vibe, the energy. You did look terrified at points but that will come with time so just keep going.'
Chris noted that she did forget some steps, but was guided by Matt to help out.
Fans soon took to Twitter to give their take, with some claiming confidence was her biggest issue, while others poked fun at her coordination.
One wrote: 'Oh Dear That Wasnt A Great Skate From Patsy Palmer On Dancing On Ice. Very Sketchy. But it Wasnt Awful. 5.00 was About Right.'
Oh dear: The former EastEnders star, 50, successfully managed a collection of well-executed lifts, but struggled to remember all her moves while skating with partner Matt Evers
Oh well: She scored 21 points out of 40 as judges Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse both gave her a score of 5, While Jayne Torvill and Chris Dean both went for 5.5
Critique: Ashley said: 'It's week one and I love you. You have something you can't teach, the vibe, the energy. You did look terrified at points but that will come with time so just keep going'
Another added: 'Think the nerves got the better of Patsy hopefully she gets the chance to skate again #DancingOnIce.'
A third chimed in with: 'Patsy coordination is me trying to follow an exercise routine... #Dancingonice.'
A fourth wrote: 'Patsy's confidence might be her biggest issue. And remembering the routine. Still a million times better than I would do! #DancingOnIce.'
Another concluded: 'It's the first dances so I'm giving Lee-way BUT... If the ladies are still holding onto their partners for dear life after week 3 then it'll be the same old, same old !! #DancingOnIce.'
Unimpressed: Fans soon took to Twitter to give their take, with some claiming confidence was her biggest issue, while others poked fun at her coordination
Dancing On Ice returned for another year on Sunday evening with an ultra-glamorous launch - as Joey Essex kicked off the show with his dance partner Vanessa Bauer.
And the former TOWIE star, 33, gushed over the brunette beauty, 26, in an awkward exchange following their impressive performance.
When host Holly Willoughby said he 'looked to be enjoying himself' Joey turned to Vanessa - looking her up and down - remarking: 'She's easy on the eye'.
'And she's a very good skater!' Holly sternly replied, with Joey agreeing before appearing to blush.
Flirty: Joey Essex gushed over Dancing On Ice partner Vanessa Bauer in an awkward moment amid romance rumours - after couple scored an impressive 27 points on Sunday
The pair certainly started things off with a bang as he took to the ice in a suave two-piece suit and even performed an airplane lift bagged
