Dancing On Ice star rushed to hospital as he reveals secret health battle ahead of life-changing surgery
DANCING On Ice pro Brendyn Hatfield has revealed he’s been rushed to hospital multiple times after secretly battling a serious health condition.
He also blasted the NHS over delays and a clerical error that left him waiting in pain.
The American skater, who joined the hit ITV show in 2019, opened up to fans in a heartfelt video, revealing he has been suffering for over a year.
He kicked off the video with a light-hearted hello and smile, before explaining what has been happening and why he has been off social media for some time.
Doing an impression of Ace Ventura, Brendyn said: “Oh hi there, didn’t see ya …
“Yeah had a minute, and thought I’d update everyone on life. It’s a big day tomorrow. Going in for a little bit of surgery.
“Everybody close to me knows whats going on.
“But yeah, for the last year and a half I’ve really had a hard time with asthmatic symptoms but I’ve never had it before in my life, like breathing.
“Anyway I’ve been in A&E a couple of times with massive asthma attacks, never dealt with it my whole life.”
Brendyn, 39, also revealed his deep frustration after being discharged by mistake from the NHS in October and told he wouldn’t be seen until December 2025.
He added he’s now been footed with a huge bill to cover the surgery privately.
He said: “Through testing and everything they’ve found a bunch of things going on with my sinuses.
“So it’s not a massive surgery but the bill sure is. Because the NHS could not fit me in for another year.
“And I can’t live like this anymore.
“I will keep updated and let everyone know that I am ok.”
He went on: “Basically, due to a clerical error I got discharged from the NHS in October and they weren’t able to see me until December this year and it has been nothing but frustrating.
“I’m excited to get it done but it’s not an easy one to swallow with changing everything. But everything works out in the end and you just keep… (going) you know?”
The TV star, who has wowed viewers on Dancing On Ice for five seasons, has previously been paired with celebs including S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens and the pair struck up a relationship after they skated together in 2022.
Brendyn announced he was quitting Dancing On Ice before the 2025 series launched.
The Sun later revealed the show has been axed amid a ratings slump.
An ITV Spokesperson said: “Following another successful series earlier this year, Dancing On Ice will be rested in 2026 with no current plans for another series.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the cast and crew who have worked on the show since 2006, and over the previous 17 series, for all of their hard work both on and off the ice.”