The Dancing On Ice star battles her family's grief and is left in tears backstage – HOURS before they make their show debut
A Dancing On Ice star battled heartbreak and shed tears backstage just hours before their show debut on Sunday.
Professional skater Colin Grafton, 32, got emotional before his glitzy performance with his celebrity partner Claire Sweeney, 52, after receiving an unexpected phone call.
The dancer's father, Roy, suffered an unexpected stroke on Wednesday, January 10 The sun.
In complete shock, his family, who live in Boston, were unsure if Roy would be able to walk or talk again after undergoing two brain surgeries to repair a collapsed blood vessel.
A source told the publication: “Initially, Colin wanted to get on a plane straight away and be there for his family.
A Dancing On Ice star battled heartbreak and shed tears backstage just hours before their show debut on Sunday
Professional skater Colin Grafton got emotional before his glitzy performance with his celebrity partner Claire Sweeney after receiving an unexpected phone call
“But he knew his father would want him to do the show, and Claire has been incredibly supportive – she's been his rock.”
A TV insider also told The Sun: 'On the night of the first show of Dancing on Ice, Colin's mother called him, and to his surprise his father was able to think of a few words and communicate with Claire and Colin to have a good conversation to have. show it and say 'go get it'.
The source also revealed that the call “brought tears to everyone's lips” just “moments before the first live show.”
Colin and soap sensation Claire will perform their first routine on Sunday.
It is believed that his father defies the doctor's beliefs and is doing better every day.
It is reported that the brave father is learning to regain his speech and mobility.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun on Wednesday evening at Algeria's Cirque Du Soleil premiere – In A New Light at the Royal Albert Hall, Colin said: 'ITV, Claire and the other professional skaters have been incredible in their support, and I'm so grateful for that too that I'm surrounded by great people.'
It comes after it was revealed that Claire's place on the show is reportedly in jeopardy this week after she suffered a nasty injury during rehearsals.
The dancer's father, Roy, suffered an unexpected stroke on Wednesday, January 10, according to The Sun
In complete shock, Colin's family, who live in Boston, were unsure if Roy would be able to walk or talk again after undergoing two brain surgeries to repair a collapsed vessel.
The actress was due to make her debut on the show this weekend, but it is unclear whether she will appear after hurting her knee.
An insider told The Sun: 'Claire has been training very hard but managed to injure herself.
'She is really devastated and is following the advice to help her get back on her feet.
“Everyone really hopes she will do well on Saturday because she has put in so much effort.”
It comes after it was revealed that Claire's place on the show is reportedly in jeopardy this week after she suffered a nasty injury during rehearsals.