Is Jane Danson feuding with Jason Gardiner and what has the Dancing On Ice star said about their spat?

Her Coronation Street character, Leanne Batterby, has had her fair share of drama in the soap – and now she's embroiled in another TV spat with judge Hason Gardiner. Here is everything we know about her.

Is Jane Danson feuding with Jason Gardiner?

Jane Danson hit back at Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner after his criticism of her skating on January 27.

The 47-year-old judge – who is known for his 'icy' critique'- entered into the war of words by remarking that the actress "wanted to go out" as her performance "lacked dance content".

Jane, 40, performed a cowboy style routine to Kylie Minogue's song, Dancing, however her impressive lifts and line dancing on ice didn't seem to impress Jason as he launched into a bitter critique after awarding her the lowest score.

He said: "Do you want to go out Jane Danson, because that lacked a lot of dance content for me and the dance that you did do was very basic, which is why I understand why you put all that production in to mask the fact that there wasn't a hell of a lot going on."

But, Jane wasn't ready to take the comments lightly, as she hit back: "Well you know what, I always tell my kids to do the best you can do. I did the best I could tonight and I take your comment totally on board, I did my best and it wasn't good enough, but hey."

However, clearly wanting to have the last word, Jason replied: "But you can improve and it's not good enough, you're still not hitting things properly and hitting lines that you should, because your postural lines are terrible – fix it."

What has the Dancing On Ice star said about their spat?

Jane showed that she hadn't let Jason's comments get to her.

She later took to social media to post a picture of herself smiling as she joked about her failed attempt at the piggyback lift.

Jane wrote: "Omg my piggyback was hilarious! Thanks for voting guys – I had a blast"

Who is Jane Danson?

Jane Danson was born with the name Jane Dawson on November 8, 1978, in Bury.

She made her TV debut at the tender age of 11, thanks to a role in British drama, G.B.H.

She then went on to star in the ITV children's drama, Children's Ward from 1995 until 1997 before landing a part in period drama series, The Grand.

Jane also starred in BBC's Hetty Wainthropp Investigates in 1996.

In October 2018 it was revealed Jane would be appearing on Dancing On Ice 2019.

She revealed she would continue to play Leanne Battersby but would be scaling back her work.

Talking about joining the show, Jane said: "I've got a big birthday next month so I'm seeing it as a challenge for the fab 40. I'm just looking forward to it and trying not to think about being damaged. It's been a bit of a life long dream."

How long has Jane Danson played Leanne Battersby on Coronation Street?

Jane Danson first played Leanne Battersby from 1997 when the Battersby family made a huge impact on the soap, being dubbed the Neighbours From Hell.

However, Jane took a break from the role in 2000 as viewers saw the long-suffering barmaid decide to leave after a near-fatal run-in with Jez Quigley.

Jane rejoined the soap again in 2004 before having to take another break when she fell pregnant in 2006.

Leanne was at the heart of a huge storyline which saw her have a baby with cabbie Steve McDonald – the husband of her best mate Michelle Connor.

She frequently has run-ins with her nemesis Tracy Barlow.

What other shows has Jane Danson starred in?

Jane went on to a play a nurse on drama series A&E before joining the cast of The Bill in 2002.

She portrayed the show's first lesbian police officer, Gemma Osbourne, but the part was short-lived.

Jane appeared in the first celebrity edition of Stars in Their Eyes where she joined her Corrie co-stars to impersonate the Spice Girls.

She also appeared in the second series of Soapstar Superstar in January 2002.

Is Jane Danson married?

Jane began dating former Brookside actor Robert Beck in 1999 and the pair tied the knot in December 2005.

The couple welcomed their first child, Harry Alexander Jack, in July 2006.

They then had a second son, Sam Alfie Robert, in February 2009.

When will Dancing On Ice 2019 start?

Dancing On Ice 2019 returned to ITV on Sunday, January 6, and continues every Sunday at 6pm.

Phillip Schofield is back presenting the hit show once more alongside Holly Willoughby.

Skating icons and current judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean returned as judges, alongside Jason Gardiner and Ashley Banjo.

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