Laura Hamilton is edging closer to the Dancing on Ice final after mastering the task of skating with props.

The 28-year-old from Meopham scored 25.5 on Sunday, skating alongside partner Colin Ratushniak to Adele’s Rolling in the Deep.

The pair had to incorporate a cane and chair into their routine as well as a dangerous lift.

Judge Robin Cousins said: “You had to be angry and aggressive, but you also had to maintain control to work the props and I thought you did that really well. I thought it was terrific.”

But Jason Gardiner added: “All over not bad, but I was expecting more from you.”

Fellow TV presenter Jeff Brazier lost out in the skate-off to Sam Attwater.