Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner faces axe as bosses fear Jeremy Kyle-style bullying row – The Sun

DANCING On Ice producers are secretly plotting to replace acid-tongued Jason Gardiner.

They have been sounding out a replacement judge ahead of the skating show’s next series in January.

ITV chiefs are worried contestants might claim they have been bullied because of Jason’s close-to-the-bone remarks, The Sun understands.

Jason, 47, and reality star Gemma Collins, clashed on last year’s series after he savaged her skating skills. Gemma, 38, accused him of being a bully because he compared her to a refrigerator.

Insiders say they will only replace Aussie Jason if they can find someone suitable.

An ITV source revealed: “Bosses have become concerned in light of the axing of The Jeremy Kyle Show, that contestants could have a cause for complaint.

“After the rows with Gemma last year, producers started to make quiet inquiries about potential replacements.

“It sounds as if Jason isn’t aware this process is taking place, which is a bit awkward.”

It would not be the first time ITV bosses have axed Jason.  He was an original on the panel from 2006 to 2011, but was ditched for the 2012 series.

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