BASILDON'S star Denise Van Outen braved a shoulder injury to perform on ice.

The actress and performer demonstrated the show must go on for her first routine on Sunday's Dancing On Ice launch show after dislocating her shoulder.

The West End star, 46, kept a smile on her face as she completed the choreography, which had been reworked by pro partner Matt Evers after her injury, exclaiming 'oh my arm' as she came to a stop and faced the judges.

Elsewhere in the action packed episode, other accidents were revealed with Rebekah Vardy admitting that she had 'sliced' her pro partner Andy Buchanan's face with her skating blade during rehearsals.

Speaking about how she was feeling, Denise told Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield: "It's really sore, but because of the adrenaline it's alright. I'm more concerned I haven't shaved my armpits for four days."