Jason Gardiner criticises Chris, Suzanne

Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner has criticised bookies' favourites Chris Fountain and Suzanne Shaw.

The professional choreographer accused Fountain of trying to overshadow his dance partner Frankie Poultney in his recent performances.

He also claimed that injury-prone Suzanne and her partner Matt Evers have been relying on sympathy votes from the public.

On Chris, Gardiner told The Mirror: "He's a real character who's at home on the ice. But he's losing the connection with Frankie. It's more about his solo tricks and less about the partnership."

Asked about Suzanne's performance on last weekend's show, he added: "She sat on Matt's shoulders and twirled an umbrella - safe and uninspiring. Stop playing on the sympathy vote, I don't care about her injuries."