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Gardiner compared Davies's outfit last week to "faecal matter" and has previously likened her physique to a tree. Following complaints from viewers and online forums, the Australian choreographer issued a statement apologising to the Olympic swimmer and repeated it during an appearance on This Morning.
Speaking about the public response, Davies told The Mirror: "Jason's taken a battering in the media and on websites, and I can't say I'm too sorry.
"We're taking part in a family entertainment programme. Surely that's not the place for crude and unconstructive comments? Even by his standards he has taken his role of pantomime villain too far and now just seems determined to shock.
"We expect criticism from judges and are willing to listen. When they are vindictive and attention-seeking I think they are best ignored. Incidentally, I notice Jason's website is 'temporarily unavailable'. Funny that."
She also revealed that Gardiner had told her to "get a grip" when she complained about his tree remark.
"To describe me in the way he did when I have two children, as I had already mentioned after the tree comment, this is probably what bothers me the most," she said.
"I hear he's looking to foster. Well I'm not sure he understands what makes a good parent if that's his answer."
Dancing On Ice continues on Sunday at 6.25pm on ITV1.








