Dancing on Ice 2012: exclusive look at Chico Slimani’s unseen Bolero

Dancing On Ice hopeful Chico Slimani might have ended up in a very respectable third place on tonight’s grand final, but the hopeful still missed out on getting the chance to show the world his version of the iconic ice dance, the Bolero.

Only the final two contestants – Jorgie Porter who eventually placed second, and winner Matthew Wolfenden – got the opportunity to perform their interpretations of the routine.

But in this exclusive video, recorded before tonight’s grand final took place, viewers can get the chance to see exactly what Chico’s routine would have looked like had he performed it on the live show.

As the first beats of the iconic track kick in, Chico can be seen twirling his professional partner Jodeyne Higgins around the ice, before whisking her into an impressive lift – while still on his knees.

Chico then joins Jodeyne on the ice, where he shows off his flawless moves on the rink, effortlessly moving from one stunt and lift to the next.

Only the two finalists in Dancing On Ice get to show off their Bolero routines -  but this exclusive video lets viewers get the chance to see what bubbly contestant Chico would have done in the final stretch to be named Dancing On Ice 2012 winner.

Chico became one of this year’s most popular contestants, after entering the competition as a reserve, stepping in for injured Chesney Hawkes.

He immediately impressed with his natural aptitude on the ice, and improved week-on-week to become a real contender for the DoI trophy.

Unfortunately nerves got the better of him, and viewers watched in disappointment tonight as the 40-year-old slipped during his first performance of the night to Happy Days, dropping Jodeyne on the ice. He still managed to get 26 points out of 30, but his ego was no doubt dented - as well as poor Jodeyne's booty.

Chico came back more determined than ever though, and gave a stunning performance to LMFAO’s Sexy And I Know It – his favourite routine, from week nine – winning him top marks of 30 out of 30.

But it wasn't enough to save him, and after all three finalists had performed two routines each, the public vote was closed and Chico found out he had placed third in the contest.

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