'Dancing' producers warn judge Jason

Dancing On Ice producers have warned Jason Gardiner to tone down his criticism of the show's stars.

The competition's acid-tongued judge defended his outspoken nature, however, and has defiantly vowed to carry on telling the celebrities exactly what he thinks of their performances on the ice.

"I know what I say stings like a slap in the face at first, but it's what I think and is meant to help the celebrities improve," Gardiner told The Mirror. "Producers are forever accusing me of going too far - they told me off last week. But it's become too PC. And look, sitting there week after week by the ice, freezing and watching s**t is no picnic.

"I'm not going to say how wonderful everyone's doing, when they're clearly not. I wish we could fast-forward to week five or six so we can get rid of all the tragedies."