Olympic ice skater unleashes her inner David Brent
That's different!
Kaori Sakamoto
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 12th Feb 2018
The Winter Olympics only started last Friday, but already we have seen a very impressive opening ceremony and several world records broken.
Over the weekend viewers were treated to some of the ice dance competitions, and while some were comparing the sport to Dancing On Ice with hilarious responses, there was another comparison which was doing the rounds.
See the full line-up from Dancing On Ice:
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
Olympic ice skater unleashes her inner David Brent
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Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
Candice Brown
Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show.
Cheryl Baker
Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her.
Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He'll be hoping he has the same success as he did on Love Island.
Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014.
Max Evans
Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.
Monty Panesar
English international cricketer Monty Panesar was announced, but unfortunately he has had to withdraw due to injury.
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."
Donna Air
Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited.
Perri Shakes-Drayton
British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series.
Antony Cotton
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton was the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said, "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do."
Stephanie Waring
Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring is the final name confirmed for the new series. She said, "I'm super excited to be selected or the show... I'm very nervous, it's just so much to take on but I think I'm up for the challenge."
Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's show. The actress said she's doing the show to 'challenge' herself.
Candice Brown
Candice Brown won The Great British Bake Off in 2016, has been confirmed for the show.
Cheryl Baker
Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker has joined the show, but after the first training session, she's told her fans not to bet on her.
Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay was the third celebrity to be announced for the show. He'll be hoping he has the same success as he did on Love Island.
Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden found fame when he was a contestant on The X Factor in both 2012 and 2014.
Max Evans
Scottish rugby union ace Max Evan has also been confirmed. He could be taking dancing tips from his brother Thom who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014.
Monty Panesar
English international cricketer Monty Panesar was announced, but unfortunately he has had to withdraw due to injury.
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed he is appearing on this year's series. The 37-year-old said "I've wanted to do this show for ages. It's been the biggest secret I've ever kept."
Donna Air
Donna Air confirmed she would be taking part in the show on Loose Women. Donna said she was nervous about taking part, but she was also excited.
Perri Shakes-Drayton
British track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton is swapping the track for the ice rink as she takes part in the new series.
Antony Cotton
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton was the 11th celebrity to be announced for the new series. Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, said, "I better get my skates on - I've got practicing to do."
Stephanie Waring
Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring is the final name confirmed for the new series. She said, "I'm super excited to be selected or the show... I'm very nervous, it's just so much to take on but I think I'm up for the challenge."
Lemar Obika
'If There's Any Justice' singer Lemar, found fame when he finished third on Fame Academy back in 2002.
When Japanese ice dancer Kaori Sakamoto took to the ice rink many couldn't resist comparing part of the young skater's routine to David Brent's dance in The Office.
If you need a reminder of how it went skip to 3 mins 19 seconds in the video below:
One viewer tweeted, 'Where have we seen this before?: No-one expected David Brent to feature in the BBC's Winter Olympics coverage.'
Although many did find it funny, others also took to social media to defend the young skater saying they felt 'uncomfortable' laughing at the video as the skater is only 17-years-old.
Others commented on the music Kaori had chosen for her ice dance, which was from the soundtrack of the film Amelie, saying it was a 'beautiful performance', with another saying they thought she had a 'future in Olympic skating'.
Others joked that perhaps Ricky Gervais should consider a 'new career', with one viewer tweeting, 'New career choice for you @rickygervais'!
You can see the clips below.
Kaori was competing in the Winter Olympics again today and we think she was great!
