\nBy Johnson Beharry VC missed out on a place in the Dancing On Ice final tonight, after facing Chloe Madeley in the skate-off.<\/span><\/p>\n The Victoria Cross hero was voted off the programme in the semi-final after the three judges unanimously decided to save Chloe.<\/span><\/p>\n But ever-cheery Johnson managed to take the news well, telling viewers: ‘There’s no need to be sad, I had loads of fun – the time of my life.’<\/span><\/p>\n Emotional exit: Johnson Beharry VC and partner Jodeyne Higgins were voted off Dancing On Ice on the semi-final<\/p>\n<\/div>\n After revealing the public vote, hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby announced that Sam Attwater and Brianne Delcourt had made it through to next week’s final, before announcing they would be joined by Laura Hamilton and Colin <\/span>Ratushniak.<\/span><\/p>\n That left Chloe Madeley and Michael Zenezini and Johnson Beharry VC and partner Jodeyne Higgins to perform in the skate-off.<\/span><\/p>\n Chloe and Michael were first up, and while the routine was perhaps slightly more hesitant, the pair got through without repeating the tumble they had earlier managed during the routine.<\/span><\/p>\n Unanimous: All the judges decided to save Chloe Madeley and Michael Zenezini after the skate-off<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Green with envy: Johnson and Jodeyne performed to Noah and the Whale’s Life Goes On<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A clearly emotional Jodeyne said after the performance: ‘Every moment I have been out of the ice with this man has been truly inspirational.’<\/span><\/p>\n But it was a unanimous decision from the judges, who all voted for Chloe to get through to the final next week.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Earlier in the show, the skaters were shown being told by judge Robin Cousins that they would have to complete a solo routine after finishing their first dance.<\/span><\/p>\n The celebrities were also told both of the routines would be given marks by the judges, giving them the chance to earn a maximum of 60 points.<\/span><\/p>\n doi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Chloe and Michael were first up on the semi-final week, with Chloe admitting she was stunned to have made it so far in the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n As well as attempting a knee slide, And after the All white on the night: Chloe Madeley and partner Michael Zenezini were the first to skate in the semi-final<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Firecracker: Their routine to Katy Perry’s Firework included some ‘ridiculously dangerous’ lifts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n But With parents Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley in the audience, the pressure was on for Chloe to get all the moves right. And However, Whoops: But after successfully completing their lifts, the pair stumbled on a simple crossover, costing them precious points<\/p>\n The tumble meant the couple only received a total of 21 points, significantly less than last week’s 27.<\/span><\/p>\n Talking And Chloe added to Michael:<\/span> ‘<\/span>I’m gutted for you, I’m sorry. We made it all the way to the semi-final and we fell on the crossover.’<\/span><\/p>\n When It’s ok: Chloe’s partner Michael took the blame for the fall, despite Chloe insisting it was her fault<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Supportive: Chloe’s parents Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley have been in the audience every week to support their daughter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n But Jason, as always, wasn’t as ‘Some of your arms tonight looked as though they’d been starched and ironed straight.<\/span>‘<\/p>\n Johnson<\/span> and partner Jodeyne were up next, performing to Noah and the Whale’s Life Goes On.<\/span><\/p>\n Before taking to the ice, Johnson said he was nervous about the routine, explaining:<\/span> ‘<\/span>I know my skating isn’t the strongest so I have to get on top of my routine and do it 100% so they qualify me for the final.<\/span>‘<\/span><\/p>\n Ready for action: Johnson Beharry VC and partner Jodeyne Higgins were next to skate, performing to Noah and the Whale’s Life Goes On<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Enjoying himself: Johnson admitted he was stunned he had made it through to the semi-final<\/p>\n<\/div>\n And the routine went without a hitch, Afterwards, Johnson looked delighted with the performance, grinning widely and hugging Jodeyne.<\/span><\/p>\n But the judges obviously weren’t as impressed,a warding the couple 18.5 points out of 30.<\/span><\/p>\n Talking to Schofield after coming off the ice, Jodeyne said: ‘There were some difficult lifts in there and I’m so proud of him.’<\/span><\/p>\n Referring to the routine afterwards, Emma said: ‘<\/span>This is quite basic after seeing what Chloe did but keeping it plain and simple is the best way to go.’<\/span><\/p>\n Not so happy with that: Johnson looked disappointed as the judges revealed their scores<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Honest: Judges (left to right) Jason Gardiner, Robin Cousins and Emma Bunton praised Johnson for his charisma on the ice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Again, Jason didn’t pull any punches Robin Third to take to the ice was Laura and partner<\/span> <\/span>Colin<\/span>, who danced to Clare Maguire’s The Last Dance.<\/span><\/p>\n True blue: Laura Hamilton and partner Colin Ratushniak were up next, dancing to Clare Maguire’s The Last Dance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Challenge: Laura and Colin were one of the two couples of the evening to attempt the notoriously difficult Headbanger move<\/p>\n<\/div>\n And there was a lot of pressure on Before But, dressed in a pretty turquoise dress, Laura looked very confident as she and Colin prepared for the routine on the ice.<\/span><\/p>\n We did it! The pair looked thoroughly relieved after finishing their routine, although Laura said the Headbanger had been too close for comfort<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Praise indeed: All the judges were very complimentary about Laura and Colin’s routine as they talked to Holly Willoughby<\/p>\n<\/div>\n And her confidence was well-deserved, Asked how close she had been to hitting her head, Chloe said: ‘I felt the ice with my arm. But I trust Colin, 100%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And Before Showing them how it’s done: Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean performed another stunning routine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Backdrop: The pair danced as a sand artist completed a beautiful work of art which was superimposed onto the ice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jason then said:<\/span> ‘<\/span>That Robin agreed, saying: ‘I think it was fantastic, and the transitions from one trick to the other were seamless.’<\/span><\/p>\n Emma Black is back: Sam Attwater and partner Brianne Delcourt were the last couple to perform their joint routine to Jamie Cullum’s Please Don’t Stop The Music<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Who did it better? Brianne and Sam also managed to successfully complete the Headbanger move<\/p>\n<\/div>\n After a stunning performance from Before But After some challenging lifts, it was time for the Headbanger, which Sam and Brianne pulled off without difficulty.<\/span><\/p>\n Candy striper Chloe: Miss Madeley was the first contestant to perform her solo routine, which she did to The Ting Tings’ That’s Not My Name<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Good job: While Chloe was clearly nervous about the performance, she was praised by the judges for her confidence in being the first solo skater out<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Receiving After Emma added: ‘Sam, you are back, which is so exciting. Do not let it slip through your fingers again.’<\/span><\/p>\n And Robin concluded: ‘I concur with everything my fellow judges have said. It was great.’<\/span><\/p>\n Happy? While Chloe insisted she was pleased with the scores, she looked disappointed as they were revealed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n What did you think? Phillip Schofield asks Torvill and Dean what they thought of Chloe’s routine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Next up was the start of the solo performances, with Chloe the first to take to the ice.<\/span><\/p>\n After And Wearing Bright and cheerful: Johnson, in a bright yellow shirt, danced his solo routine to Bob Marley’s Don’t Worry, Be Happy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cheeky: Johnson was praised for his charisma on the ice, althougth the judges complained the routine was a bit too basic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Despite receiving a After the routine, judge Robin praised Chloe for her confidence upon being first to go solo, adding: <\/span>‘<\/span>I thought you did a very good job.<\/span>‘<\/span><\/p>\n Emma But Thrilled: Despite his relatively low score, Johnson looked delighted with the result<\/p>\n<\/div>\n You did so well: Johnson’s partner Jodeyne sits with mentor Karen Barber and praises Johnson on his performance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Johnson was up next, dancing to Bob Marley’s Don’t Worry, Be Happy, in a bright yellow shirts.<\/span><\/p>\n Afterwards, Jason said:’It was very awkward and very unsteady – it wasn’t on a par with the other finalists.’<\/span><\/p>\n However, ‘My baby kicked the whole way through that performance so something was right.’<\/span><\/p>\n Robin said: ‘I would have like to have seen a bit more of the playful Johnson out there.’<\/span><\/p>\n Next up doing her solo performance to These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ was Laura, who admitted before taking to the ice: ‘<\/span>I do feel worried and stressed about everything – I’m really scared about this week.’<\/span><\/p>\n All American girl: Laura was up next, performing a sexy routine to These Boots Are Made For Walkin’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Inspiration: Laura even wore denim skates to complement her hotpants and ripped American flag top<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Dressed And Laura received a stunning score of 26.5 for her solo performance, leaving the presenter ‘in shock’.<\/span><\/p>\n Afterwards she said: ‘That was so much fun. I did miss Colin but I took on what Robin said and just thought about me!’<\/span><\/p>\n Judge Excited: Laura can’t hide her delight as she receives her scores from the judges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n My secret ingredient: Laura then revealed the pads she was wearing on her hands to stop her slipping during her cartwheel on the ice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n An Robin Sam was the last contestant to complete his solo performance, dancing to Stevie Wonder’s Superstition.<\/span><\/p>\n But the actor was terrified before Save the best until last? Sam was the final solo performance of the night, skating to Stevie Wonder’s Superstition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Difficult: Sam pulled off a series of tricky moves including the challenging Hydroglide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, he needn’t have worried as And Sam was awarded a score of 27.5 for his impressive performance, the highest He told Schofield afterwards: ‘Originally when they said solo I was scared but as it’s progressed I’ve really enjoyed it.’<\/span><\/p>\n Coming out on top: Sam’s impressive performance earned him the highest solo score of the evening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n You did so well! Sam’s partner Brianne revealed she was so nervous she sweated profusely during his performance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Robin said: ‘You had great speed across the ice, great control on the jumps – I thought you did a great job.’<\/span><\/p>\n Emma added: ‘I’m so glad you got to see you do a solo performance. You went for it and I loved seeing that cheeky side of Sam.’<\/span><\/p>\n And <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nChloe and Michael tried their most dangerous lift to date, the ‘Roman
\nCandle’ lift which sees Chloe place her skates on Michael’s chest and
\nlean forward.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ndress rehearsal for the show, Chloe was left in tears after finding the
\nlift to difficult to complete, insisting: ‘This is the most ridiculous
\nthing we have done to date’.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"All](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/37a52423828_634x354.jpg.jpg\")
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\nChloe, who looked stunning in a cut-out white outfit, gave it her best
\nshot as she and Michael started their routine to Katy Perry’s Firework.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nas well as successfully managing her knee slide, Chloe and Michael
\nperformed their lift well, with only a slight tremble from Chloe hinting
\nat her fear.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthings started to go wrong towards the end of the routine when Chloe
\nslipped and caused partner Michael to fall over as well.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Whoops:](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/9aefdf72777_634x310.jpg.jpg\")
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\nto hosts Phillip and Holly, as well as trainers
\nJane Torvill and Christopher Dean, after the routine, Michael said: <\/span>‘<\/span>It
\nwas my fault because I stepped too wide and my foot got stuck. The fear
\ntonight was to do this big lift and she did it so I’m really proud of
\nher.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthe judges revealed the reasons for their marks, Robin Cousins said:
\n‘It was really really good. And after the fall, you both got your
\ncomposure back for that final spin.’<\/span><\/p>\n![\"It's](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/82865b48854_634x379.jpg.jpg\")
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\ncomplimentary, saying: ‘Sometimes the nerves take over and things go
\nwrong, but that said I was looking at your finishings and tonight I felt
\nsome of your leg and arm lines weren’t as strong as they should be for a
\nsemi-final performance.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Ready](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1126072e395_634x455.jpg.jpg\")
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\nwith Jodeyne performing some technically challenging lifts, and Johnson
\nimpressing with his finesse on the rink.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Not](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/0cc97e37568_634x444.jpg.jpg\")
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\nwith his comments, exclaiming: ‘If anyone was sleep-deprived before that
\nroutine, I think they’d be cured of that now. It didn’t really go
\nanywhere and there’s no pizazz in any of your presentation.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\nagreed, adding: ‘It was nice that you were so confident out there but
\nyou were very much focused on the tricks in that routine. And that was
\nat the expense of you being you and having some fun with it.’<\/span><\/p>\n![\"True](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/41510ac348_634x439.jpg.jpg\")
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\nthe pair, who performed the difficult Headbanger trick, which sees the
\nman swing his partner around by her ankle.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthe routine, Laura said: ‘A lot is required of us this week. Pretty
\nmuch every trick is something we haven’t done before. And as well as all
\nof that we’re going to do the headbanger!’<\/span><\/p>\n![\"We](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/3945011f819_634x465.jpg.jpg\")
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\nas Laura successfully pulled off the headbanger, earning the pair a
\nscore of 28.0 – just 0.5 points off their previously highest score.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nColin added: ‘The adrenaline came out a little bit more and I thought,
\n“Let’s just throw this thing!” But safely, of course.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\nHolly handed over to the judges for their comments, she exclaimed that
\nthe headbanger had nearly made her ‘go into labour!’<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Showing](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/1047d68e139_634x348.jpg.jpg\")
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\nwas a semi-finalist performance. What is so wonderful about you is that
\nyou’re very very courageous. It was very solid and it was one of my
\nfavourite performances from you from the whole series.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\nconcluded: ‘You gave me goosebumps tonight, you bring something very
\nspecial to this competition. Tonight, I just couldn’t get enough of
\nyou.’<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Black](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/7d37490e592_634x444.jpg.jpg\")
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\nTorvill and Dean, Sam and Brianne were the
\nlast couple to perform their joint routine – and they were the second
\npair to attempt the headbanger.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthe routine, Brianne said: ‘I think he has lot a bit of his love for
\nskating. He has put so much pressure on himself and it’s taken some of
\nthe enjoyment out of it for him.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\nEastEnders star Sam looked determined to enjoy himself as he and
\nBrianne danced to Jamie Cullum’s Please Don’t Stop The Music.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Candy](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/c0d0df32655_634x448.jpg.jpg\")
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\ntheir scores from the judges, Sam and Brianne were awarded 28 points
\nfor the routine and praised for their ‘controlled synchronicity’.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nreceiving an apology from Sam following a comment he made last week
\nregarding a drop of his hat during prop week, Jason said: ‘You showed me
\nthe love, it was beautiful across the ice. And what I also loved was
\nthe staggering amount of control you had in that stag lift.’<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Happy?](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/0fb0c9fe94_634x384.jpg.jpg\")
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\nthe contestants were given a solo skating tutorial by judge and former
\nOlympic medallist Robin Cousins, Chloe said she was worried her nerves
\nwere going to get the better of her.<\/span><\/p>\n
\npartner Michael also found it difficult, adding: ‘I cannot help her and
\nthat’s difficult because it’s out of my hands. But I think she can pull
\nit off – I have faith in her.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\na red and white Candy Striper-style outfit, Chloe skated confidently
\nonto the ice and started the routine to The Ting Tings’ That’s Not My
\nName.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Bright](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/c663934f302_634x432.jpg.jpg\")
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\ndisappointing score of just 20, Chloe said she was happy with the
\nroutine, especially because she didn’t fall over at all during the
\nperformance.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nsaid: ‘You’re so good but you seem to lose confidence when you’re on
\nyour own. But you came out here and you gave it that attitude I love.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\nJason said: ‘It looked a little bit awkward and tentative in a couple
\nof places. But I applaud you for coming out and giving it your best
\nshot.’<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Thrilled:](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/7c24b7b2252_634x439.jpg.jpg\")
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\nEmma disagreed, saying: ‘You couldn’t even skate at the beginning of
\nthis show and you’re doing a solo performance, and that’s great.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"All](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/8d0f7fa8363_634x442.jpg.jpg\")
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\nin a pair of tiny denim hotpants and ripped American flag vest top,
\nLaura’s performance was full of confidence and tricks including a
\ncartwheel on the ice and a spin.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nEmma said: ‘You are such a confident performer. You are very
\ncompetitive and you upped your game – it was a brilliant performance.’<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Excited:](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/e9284380668_634x434.jpg.jpg\")
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\nusually complimentary Jason said: ‘I’m blown away. That is a solo skate
\nI didn’t think we would get to see from anyone in this competition. You
\namaze me, you are a finalist and you deserve to go to the finals.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\nadded: ‘You commanded our attention at the beginning and you didn’t let
\nup throughout the whole thing. As an overall performance that was
\nfantastic.’<\/span><\/p>\n
\ntaking to the ice because he had to perform the ‘tricky’ Hydroglide
\nmove, which sees the skated have to balance on their hand as well as
\ntheir skates.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Save](\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/7b959105400_634x433.jpg.jpg\")
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\nhe pulled it off with panache before adding his own moves including a
\nversion of the famous dance move The Worm.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nJason said: ‘It was a great routine – you’re so confident on your own
\nand you’ve always struggled in your synchronicity with another person so
\nit was great to get you on your own.’<\/span>
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