Skating icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have opened up about why they never pursued a romantic relationship during their decades-long partnership. The duo, who began skating together as teenagers in 1975, shot to fame after winning gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo with their iconic Bolero routine.
Appearing on a podcast, Torvill addressed the rumoured teenage kiss between them, teasing: 'We may have. I don't know.' Dean admitted they rarely discuss it. Torvill explained their decision to avoid romance, saying they were conscious that other partnerships had ended when personal relationships failed. 'We never wanted that. We wanted our focus to be on skating,' she added.
The pair, who have been head judges on Dancing on Ice since 2018, are set to retire from the ice this year. They will embark on a farewell tour, Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, from April 12 to May 11. Dean confirmed: 'When we've finished the tour our skates will be hung up.'
Despite their close bond, Dean emphasised they are 'best friends' who work together and run a business, but it never feels like business. Torvill expressed that retirement offers a chance to try new things, though she has not yet decided what she will do next.
