Vanilla Ice has revealed that he still bears the scars from his time as a contestant on Dancing On Ice.

The American rapper, who is currently helping to launch the search for a Kit Kat Chunky flavour, said he will never forget his experience on the show. He said: "I've got a scar on my eye, I got concussion... I left my DNA all over the ice.

Vanilla Ice has reportedly split from his wife Laura Giaritta after 14 years of marriage. The rapper, real-name Robert Van Winkle, is said to have moved out of the marital home in Florida.

It has been alleged that the musician decided to leave after he learned that Giaritta had cheated on him.

Rapper Vanilla Ice will make his panto debut at a Kent theatre.

The 1990s star, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, will play Captain Hook in a production of Peter Pan at the Central Theatre in Chatham.

Rapper Vanilla Ice says Dancing on Ice could have saved troubled actor Charlie Sheen from his breakdown.

Skating star Vanilla reckons he could have used his own experiences to stop the sacked Two And A Half Men hellraiser from having his "mid-life crisis".

Vanilla Ice has admitted that he nearly went "crazy" in 1990 following the success of his hit single Ice Ice Baby.

The rapper recently took part in Dancing On Ice and will be appearing in the live tour. He admitted that the pressures of the music industry nearly pushed him to the edge.

Dancing on Ice star Vanilla Ice lets out a squeal as his leg is waxed by Denise Van Outen.

The rapper, real name Robert Van Winkle, was torn off a strip as she prepared for her Comic Relief challenge when she will do the same to three top comedians.

Rapper Vanilla Ice revealed yesterday that he defied doctor's orders to perform for his skating partner's cancer-stricken mum.

A tumble on the ice in week two left him badly hurt and suffering from concussion - and medics warned him not to tackle his routine to Bon Jovi's Always with 30-year-old Katie Stainsby.

Dancing On Ice Judge Jason Gardiner casts a weekly eye over the contestants' chances.

Here is his verdict on the celebs' performances:

Vanilla Ice – real name Rob Van Winkle – was voted off Dancing On Ice last night. The result shocked both him and his fans.

Hayley Tamaddon, former winner and DoI correspondent for This Morning interviewed him back stage.She said: “We’ve lost another big personality. I think he was gutted. At the end when I interviewed him, there were tears in his eyes.”

Rapper Vanilla Ice hung up his skates tonight as his TV talent show "adventure" was brought to an end.

Despite failing to win votes from any of the judges, he remained cheerful and gracious in defeat, kissing fellow contestant Laura Hamilton as it became clear he would be bowing out of the competition.

Laura Hamilton and Vanilla Ice ended up in the Dancing on Ice skate-off tonight after a shock result. Despite delivering strong, well-liked performances, the pair were forced to compete for survival.

Judge Robin Cousins said he felt neither of the stars should have been in that position for at least another two weeks but faced with the difficult decision of who to save, the judges’ unanimously chose Laura

Vanilla Ice has made a shock exit from Dancing on Ice 2011 after a skate-off which saw him competing for survival against one of the favourites, Laura Hamilton.

Both the 90s rapper and the children's TV presenter found themselves in the bottom two following the public vote, despite having scored well with the judges earlier in the show.

He may be as cool as Ice (Ice Baby) but tonight rapper Vanilla Ice was voted off Dancing on Ice.

Vanilla Ice, whose real name is Rob Van Winkle, became the latest celebrity to skate off the show, after losing out in a shock skate-off against Laura Hamilton.

Dancing On Ice contestants Vanilla Ice and Johnson Beharry have become good friends during their time on the show.

The pair have reportedly been spending their evenings watching war films together. Vanilla Ice told the Sunday Mirror: "I've seen some pretty terrible things growing up on the wrong side of the tracks.

Dancing On Ice star Vanilla Ice has asked his friend and fellow contestant Johnson Beharry to speak to one of his friends who is suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome after Iraq.

Beharry was awarded the Victoria Cross for courage after he twice saved him comrades in the country.

Ray Quinn has admitted that he has a favourite to win this year's Dancing On Ice competition. The singer won the skating show in 2009 with professional partner Maria Filippov.

Asked who he is supporting this year, he told This Morning: "I am a big fan of Vanilla Ice. I think he's cool.

Vanilla Ice, former EastEnders actor Sam Attwater and ex-soldier Johnson Beharry are among those who will be putting their skates on for the Dancing On Ice tour.

Kerry Katona, who was voted off the show at the weekend, has previously said that she will not be going on the tour because she is too busy.

Vanilla Ice managed to land his best score to date on Dancing on Ice tonight, after performing a routine to his hip-hop hit Ice Ice Baby.

The rapper, whose real name is Rob Van Winkle, scored an impressive 22.5 out of 30 for his routine with professional partner Katie Stainsby.

Dancing On Ice duo Vanilla Ice and Denise Welch showed their nerves weren't stopping them having a Wicked night out.

Rapper Vanilla, real name Robert Van Winkle, and the Loose Women panellist hit the town last night to enjoy a showing of musical Wicked.