The atmosphere in the Dancing On Ice studios is getting frosty - head judge Karen Barber is reportedly on the verge of a bust up with co-star Katarina Witt.
Katarina has made few friends since she started on the show thanks to her scathing comments and cruel remarks, and a furious Karen is said to be at the end of her tether with the new judge.
Last weekend, millions of viewers saw Karen shooting evil glares at Katarina and it seems the series may soon take a turn for the worse.
"Karen was furious during the show - everyone could see her glaring angrily at Katarina.
"But things escalated off camera. She thinks Katarina is nasty rather than supportive.
"She's determined to defend the contestants who are trying their best, and Karen takes some of that criticism personally."
Karen was controversially axed from the panel in 2010 and was given the role of head coach.
The insider continued: "There's no love lost between Karen and Katarina and the atmosphere is becoming increasingly tense - she's threatened to have serious words with Katarina if necessary.
"It's getting very fiery, but the politics of the show are also a big issue. Deep down, Karen would rather be on the panel herself."
"But with mine she seemed to dismiss how much effort I put into them. You have to go for it and hold yourself in there and it is terrifying. It was never said to any of the other girls.
"I took it personally because it was a point she made every week."
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The atmosphere in the Dancing On Ice studios is getting frosty - head judge Karen Barber is reportedly on the verge of a bust up with co-star Katarina Witt.
Katarina has made few friends since she ...
The atmosphere in the Dancing On Ice studios is getting frosty - head judge Karen Barber is reportedly on the verge of a bust up with co-star Katarina Witt.
Katarina has made few friends since she ...
Sugababe Heidi Range and freerunning founder Sebastien Foucan have been voted off Dancing On Ice after losing a solo skate-off against skier Chemmy Alcott. Heidi...
That Louis Spence is a complete and utter waste of oxygen. He just gets on your nerves. As far Karen Barber is concerned, what is she all about, moans about everyone. Christine Bleakley, another disaster
steamboats999: That Louis Spence is a complete and utter waste of
Was an avid Dancing on Ice viewer until this year
Louis Spence not for me Jason had more of an overall view and his honesty, although sharp at times , was a welcome to the kowotwing
Louis I think you are great but in small doses
ABOVE_AND_BEYOND: Was an avid Dancing on Ice viewer until this year
We all warned the ratings would fall, when Christine Bleakley went on board but as usual the audience have no say,next thing you hear is she wants a bonus.
BOMBAYMONEYLENDER: We all warned the ratings would fall, when Christine Bleakley
there is no point to Karen Barber. This show is losing viewers fast. Common denominator is Christine Bleakley. She lost viewers on Daybreak and looks like she is doing the same for DOI. When will the producers get the message.
steamboats999: there is no point to Karen Barber. This show is
Had enough of Skating/Dancing on ice now, lets have a change, bring back the British Showjumping Competition to our screens, that was really exciting, no kidding with those magnificent animals and the great wall they had to jump at the end, just great, I know horse lovers will be appalled by this post but those horses were so beautiful to watch.
beetay: Had enough of Skating/Dancing on ice now, lets have a
Why would horse lovers be appalled? The people who jump/race/train horses love the beautiful creatures. It's not the 'British Showjumping Competition'. There are hundreds of showjumping events in the UK and overseas all year. It is nan international sport that includes national chmpionships - which overseas riders can compete in.
Ladymacre: Why would horse lovers be appalled? The people who jump/race/train
I was referring to the Show Jumping Competition that was on our screens some years ago, can't remember the venue, but it was in the days of Smith/Broome/Fletcher and Skelton to name a few, I know there are events all over and on t.v. but they are on Sky and unless you subscribe you don't get, so what I meant was bring it back to normal t.v. like it used to be.
beetay: I was referring to the Show Jumping Competition that was
Karen didn't get on with Nicky Slater - he got the boot. Karen didn't get on with Jason( who knew about choreography but maybe should have moderated his acid comments) - she had a go at him even if he breathed - he got the boot. And now she doesn't get on with Katarina - so are we to assume that the "head" coach will be making it awkward for the German skater who knows far more that Karen ever will & to try and turn the audience against her as she did with Nicky and Jason? Nasty lady who has got where she is by who she knows (Christopher) and what she does (ditto)
suzyuk111: Karen didn't get on with Nicky Slater - he got
A disgruntled ex judge who, as oyu say has managed to get anyone who disagrees with her bumped from the show. Guess it helps if you're slleping with one of the shows stars.
Ladymacre: A disgruntled ex judge who, as oyu say has managed
A is livid with B, B blasts C, does C look better in that dress than D?, is E too fat?, if F too thin?, is G too old, is H too young, I said this, J said that, K wows in red, L has a wardbrobe malfunction, M said this about that, is N is having an affair with O?, is P is an alcoholic?, Q is definitely an alcoholic, so should they be allowed a liver transplant?, R did something very nasty on S's doorstep, T had a bad hair day, U don't care, V may or may not like children, W has said something about X in their latest book, Y is in tears about Z, ran out of letters but you get the idea. Who really cares?
Karen would look at herself in the mirror and ask the person who do they think they are looking at before realising it wa herself. She does nothing but moan and whine. Good at having affairs with someone else husband though. Katrina is more of a women than Karen will ever by.
Barbara_Longstaff: Karen would look at herself in the mirror and ask
Barbara
It is likely you are able to remember Katarina Witt skating, she was amazing!
Do you remember Denise Beillmann, (don't know about that spelling) but she was also of that era, maybe a little earlier. Denise skated for Switzerland if I remember correctly, it was her spin that was absolutely unique. If you get a chance, have a look on You Tube, I was talking to my family and was directed to have a look there and sure enough Denise came up. Katarina is also on there, an equally amazing skater. Kanen, yes, always bemoaning something or other!
Southern_law_girl: Barbara It is likely you are able to remember Katarina
Denise Biellmann was born in Zurich. At age eleven, she won the Swiss junior figure skating championships. At 14, she competed at the 1977 European Championships and placed second in the free skating portion of the competition.
At the age of 15, she was the first female skater to land the triple lutz in competition, which she performed for the first time at the 1978 European Championships. At the same event, she became the first woman to receive a 6.0 in technical merit, receiving the score from British judge Pauline Borrajo. She was 12th in figures, first in the free skate, and finished fourth overall.
At the 1980 Winter Olympics, she won the free skating event and placed fourth overall.
The Biellmann spin was named after her, although she did not invent the spin but popularized it. It was present in skating at least since the 1965 European Championships when Tamara Moskvina performed it after being inspired by a gymnastics competition. It remains the only figure skating spin to be officially named after a person in ISU regulations. Nevertheless, by the end of her ISU career, the spin was causing her back pain
Biellmann retired from amateur competition shortly after her win at the 1981 World Championships.
Barbara_Longstaff: Denise Biellmann was born in Zurich. At age eleven, she
In Ice/Dance, syncronicity is the major element, the judges are looking for shadow dancing. Torvill & Dean where sooo in sync with each other at the height of competitive sport that their hearts beat as one ... and I say this as a blade. Watch back their performances with the volume switched off - look at the blades, the knee bends, the ice, the cut .. its PERFECT .. Barber & Slater where always second best, harsh, I know - but true [shrug!]
Diane_Stocks: In Ice/Dance, syncronicity is the major element, the judges are
Think Karen needs to develop a thicker skin and try and get on with people a bit more. Dancing on ice is also past its sell by date, 'celebrity' shows are wearing thin now.
Debzi: Think Karen needs to develop a thicker skin and try
Karen Barber's the woman at the office who always hogs the meeting. Get over yourself, Barber. Having honest criticism is part of life; if these skaters would accept that they're in a competition and not just on a skate-date for a giggle, they'd appreciate having someone as skilled as Katarina giving them a critique. And frankly, your evil eye every week is tiresome...it isn't the kind of controversy viewers like to watch.
Gayle_Force_Winds: Karen Barber's the woman at the office who always hogs
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First Posted: 24/02/2012 10:29 Updated: 24/02/2012 10:52