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The Australian choreographer caused controversy at the weekend by likening Sharron Davies's outfit to "faecal matter". Last week, he compared Tana Ramsay to a "frigid schoolmistress".
Ramsay, who was voted off the show yesterday, has voiced her concerns about Gardiner's "personal" criticisms of the celebrity skaters.
Around 1,5000 viewers have reportedly complained to ITV about the judge's remarks.
In a statement, Gardiner said: "On last night’s Dancing On Ice I was critiquing the performance of Sharron Davies and made some comments which may have caused offence to her and the viewers. For this I'm sorry and would like to apologise."
Earlier today, host Phillip Schofield apologised for Gardiner's behaviour, but insisted that he should not be axed from the panel.
Dancing On Ice continues this Sunday at 6.25pm on ITV1.
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