The boxer, 45, was told that he will be in the skate off next week after receiving the fewest votes.
Ricky lost a secure place in next week’s show to S Club’s Hannah Spearitt.
As he skated over to hosts Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby, Stephen said: “I don’t know what it was. The public love you. I love you. The audience here love you.
“I didn’t think you were going to be here genuinely.”
Ricky replied: “No I keep repeating myself. You should have seen me a few weeks ago!
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“I should never have been here. I should never have been here.
“But to do what I have done and another week of practice…
“And we’ll give it another go and make everyone smile again next week!”
Elsewhere in the episode Tyson Fury also made a shock cameo to show his support to Ricky.
Just before Ricky and Robin Johnston performed, the boxer appeared on the big screen.
Tyson said: “Hi Rick. Tyson Fury here.
“I’m over in training camp with the undisputed, taking this time out to wish you a massive, massive good luck with Dancing On Ice.
“All the best guys. Do the best.
“Knock em out Rick!”
Judge Oti Mabuse looked incredible in a glitzy black dress just weeks after giving birth.
S Club’s Hannah Spearitt also fought back the tears as she revealed her ‘challenging year’ after bandmate Paul Cattermole’s death.