Dancing on Ice addresses John Barrowman status after allegations
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Dancing on Ice has addressed the future of John Barrowman after it was alleged the actor used to behave inappropriately on the set of Doctor Who.
The Guardian recently reported that it had received complaints about Barrowman's on-set behaviour from women who worked on the BBC One sci-fi, which prompted the actor to apologise last week.
The women alleged that Barrowman – who plays Captain Jack Harkness – exposed himself "on a regular basis" during the show's earlier years. Doctor Who producer Julie Gardner also confirmed that Torchwood had received a complaint against the actor in 2008.
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In light of the reports, Barrowman's future on Dancing on Ice has been cast into doubt, after he joined the show's judging panel in 2020.
A spokesperson for ITV told RadioTimes.com that no decision has been made yet. "Dancing on Ice is not in production at present," they said in a statement. "As such, on-screen talent won't be attached for the forthcoming series until closer to the time."
Barrowman, whose lawyers have claimed he did "not recall" the incidents brought forward by BBC staff, has since apologised for his "high-spirited behaviour".
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"[I] only ever intended in good humour to entertain colleagues on set and backstage," he said. "With the benefit of hindsight, I understand that upset may have been caused by my exuberant behaviour and I have apologised for this previously.
"Since my apology in November 2008, my understanding and behaviour have also changed."
His first apology in 2008 came following an interview in which he pulled down his trousers, with Barrowman saying at the time: "I apologise for any offence I have caused. I was joining in the light-hearted and fun banter of the show, and went too far."
Dancing on Ice airs on ITV.
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