ITV confirms John Barrowman WON’T return to Dancing On Ice for new series – five months after actor apologised for exposing himself on Doctor Who set in historic incidents

• The entertainer, 54, who joined the show last year, previously admitted to ‘tomfoolery’ on the sets of Doctor Who and Torchwood 
• A source said: ‘This will be devastating for him. Clearly ITV feel it’s not a good look to have someone like John centre-stage on a family­-friendly show’ 
• An ITV spokesperson said: ‘We thank John Barrowman for two brilliant years on the Dancing on Ice panel and are pleased to be working with him again as host of the forthcoming All Star Musicals specials’ 
• A representative for John said: ‘John is thrilled to be returning to work for ITV as host on the new All Star Musicals’ 
• No charges were brought against the media personality after allegations about him exposing himself were revealed by Noel Clarke in a resurfaced 2014 YouTube video
• John previously said his behaviour on set was to ‘defuse awkwardness’ whenever he was filming a sex scene in Torchwood 
• The actor added he can now see his behaviour was ‘juvenile’ and it would not be something he would do today 

John Barrowman will not return to his judging role on Dancing On Ice for a third year, ITV have confirmed – five months after he apologised for exposing himself on the set of other shows in historic incidents.

The entertainer, 54, who joined the show last year, previously admitted to ‘tomfoolery’ on the sets of Doctor Who, where he began playing Captain Jack Harkness in 2005 and adult spin-off series Torchwood a year later.  

A source told The Sun: ‘This will be devastating for him. Clearly ITV feel it’s not a good look to have someone like John centre-stage on a family­-friendly show.’

An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline John will be seen on the channel again when he returns to host All Star Musicals. 

Axe: John Barrowman will not return to his judging role on Dancing On Ice for a third year, ITV have confirmed – five months after he apologised for exposing himself on the set of other shows (pictured in January 2021)

They said: ‘We thank John Barrowman for two brilliant years on the Dancing on Ice panel and are pleased to be working with him again as host of the forthcoming All Star Musicals specials.’

A representative for John said: ‘John is thrilled to be returning to work for ITV as host on the new All Star Musicals’ but declined to comment on his departure from the skating show,

No charges were brought against the media personality after allegations about him exposing himself were revealed in May following more serious allegations of sexual harassment against his Doctor Who co-star Noel Clarke.

Past: The entertainer, 54, previously admitted to ‘tomfoolery’ on the sets of Doctor Who and Torchwood where he played Captain Jack Harkness (pictured in 2020)

Explanation: John said his ‘high-spirited behaviour’ was ‘only ever intended in good humour’ to entertain colleagues on set and backstage – and not sexual harassment (pictured filming Doctor Who in 2007)

The incidents came to light in a resurfaced video on YouTube from 2014 and filmed at sci-fi convention, Chicago Tardis,

It was released by The Guardian newspaper which had investigated Clarke’s behaviour on the Doctor Who set. 

In an interview in front of a live audience, Clarke is seen regaling fellow cast members Annette Badland and Camille Coduri with tales of John’s behaviour on the set of Doctor Who, exposing himself ‘every five seconds’. Clarke then jokes with the audience not to do this at their workplace or they might go to prison.   

He won’t be back: John appeared on the judging panel alongside Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean (pictured February 2020)

Clarke apologised ‘deeply’ for his actions and said he will be seeking professional help, but has ‘vehemently’ denied sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour.

In an interview with Weekend magazine, John said his behaviour on set was to ‘defuse awkwardness’ whenever he was filming a sex scene in Torchwood.

He said: ‘As Captain Jack Harkness I was the star of Torchwood, so I felt it was down to me to lead the company and keep them entertained. When I was doing a nude scene or a love scene it was clear in the script I’d be naked and everyone would have known about that at least 48 hours in advance.

Apology: In May, Barrowman apologised for exposing himself repeatedly while filming Doctor Who and Torchwood (pictured) but insisted it was just ‘tomfoolery’

‘So I’d be waiting in my trailer wearing just a robe with a sock over my “parts”. Then, if I were standing waiting to film a scene where I needed to be nude and someone came into view, I’d make a joke to put them and myself at ease. 

‘My actions were simply designed to defuse any potential awkwardness among the cast and crew.’

He added: ‘I’ve never been someone who’s embarrassed about his body so it didn’t bother me if anyone saw me naked. The motivation for what I’d call my “tomfoolery” was to maintain a jokey atmosphere. There was absolutely nothing sexual about my actions and nor have I ever been accused of that.’

A source said: ‘This will be devastating for him. Clearly ITV feel it’s not a good look to have someone like John centre-stage on a family­-friendly show’

Allegations: In April, Barrowman’s co-star Noel Clarke (pictured in 2017) was accused of inappropriate behaviour over 14 years and of being a ‘sexual predator’ by 20 women

John revealed he was called for a meeting with Doctor Who and Torchwood executive producer Julie Gardner who told him to reign in his behaviour.

The actor added he can now see his behaviour was ‘juvenile’ and it would not be something he would do today.

It comes after John told The Guardian his ‘high-spirited behaviour’ was ‘only ever intended in good humour’ to entertain colleagues on set and backstage – and not sexual harassment as he apologised for his past behaviour.

‘With the benefit of hindsight, I understand that upset may have been caused by my exuberant behaviour and I have apologised for this previously,’ he said. ‘Since my apology in November 2008, my understanding and behaviour have also changed.’  

Show: An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline John will be seen on the channel again when he returns to host All Star Musicals (pictured in March 2021)

In May, Tory MP Alec Shelbrooke told The Sun on Sunday that the ice-skating competition is a ‘family show’ and so the actor should not be a part of it.

Shelbrooke claimed: ‘Inappropriate behaviour like this is not acceptable no matter what the circumstances. ITV and the BBC have a responsibility with the standards they set.

‘Dancing On Ice is a family show and ITV shouldn’t be willing to indulge this behaviour in any way.

‘It’s incumbent on broadcasters to show they are not condoning such behaviour in any way.’ 

John broke his silence that same month, taking to Instagram to share a video with fans from the garden of his Palm Springs home.

He said: ‘Hi everybody, it’s John here and I just want to say thank you very much to all of my fan family and everybody who has reached out with the countless messages of support over the last few weeks.

‘It has meant such a great deal to me and has really touched me to know that people are supporting me and standing by me and sending their love and all their appreciation and kind words.’

He signed off his message by saying: ‘Hopefully we will all be back together soon and I look forward to it. Much love and thank you.’

Speaking out: In May,  the actor broke his silence in an Instagram video thanking fans for their support 

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