Jayne Torvill reflects on personal struggles and retirement from ice skating after 50 years
liverpoolecho.co.uk — January 26, 2025, 08:01 PM UTC
Jayne Torvill, 67, is known for her ice-skating partnership with Christopher Dean, 66. They won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics and have been judges on ITV's Dancing on Ice. Jayne has been married to Phil Christensen for 35 years and has two adopted children. Jayne has shared her struggles with fertility, including an ectopic pregnancy and IVF attempts. She noted the challenges female skaters face in balancing family and career, leading her to start a family later in life. Jayne announced her retirement this year, alongside Christopher, marking the end of their 50-year partnership. They will tour together one last time, celebrating their legacy with fans across the UK.