Nile Wilson earns the series’ highest Dancing On Ice score to date

Nile Wilson earned the highest Dancing On Ice score to date in the music-themed episode of the competition.

He’s the Olympic gymnast that topped the ITV celebrity skating competition rankings with a score of 33.5 on Sunday night.

Wilson, 27, opened the episode with a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang themed performance alongside pro skating partner Olivia Smart.

After plunging out of an old car onto the ice, Wilson wowed the judges – with Christopher Dean describing the routine as “awesome”.

Ashley Banjo added: “It’s full of content but you made it look so easy… It’s the next level, my friend.”

Elsewhere in the show’s third episode, Darren Harriott delivered a Bugsy Malone-inspired performance alongside professional partner Tippy Packard.

Following the humorous routine of skating to Fat Sam’s Grand Slam and seeing Harriott, 34, finish with a custard pie in the face, the judges awarded the comedian and presenter a score of 27.

Jayne Torvill said: “It was a great performance. You’ve got the skills to skate… Now you need to pay attention to every detail to complete the moves perfectly.”

Banjo added: “I think this week skating is even more solid. Energy is always on point.

Vivienne also impressed the judges with her performance of Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.

In an Evita-inspired performance, the Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star stunned the judges with an elegant routine alongside their professional partner Colin Grafton.

After The Vivienne earned a score of 32.5 from the judges, Oti Mabuse said: “I don’t even think I have enough time to tell you how much I loved it. That is so graceful.

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Dean added: “That’s the quality on the ice tonight. That ice skating performance was amazing.”

Dancing On Ice continues on ITV1 and ITVX.