EX-Dancing on Ice star Rufus Hound broke the law by visiting a busy park when he was meant to be isolating after a Covid test.
The comic, 41, took his two children, Alby and Hilda, on the outing on Tuesday afternoon — hours after being swabbed.
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Government guidelines make it clear those tested should not leave home until they get their results.
The Sun can reveal Hound got a positive result the following day — meaning he had to then isolate for ten days, or face a £1,000 fine.
Those living with someone who tests positive — such as Hound’s children and estranged wife Beth Johnson — should also self-isolate by law.
A source said of the visit to Hampton Court Park, West London: “It was clear Rufus did not want to be seen. He had his hood up and sunnies on.
“He was tested on Tuesday and the rules state you must isolate until you know your results. It didn’t matter either way, as he tested positive, which prompted his exit from the show.”
They added: “To openly break the rules is just shameless.”
Bosses had faced increasing pressure to axe Hound after old tweets in which he used offensive language were unearthed by The Sun.
He used offensive terms including “retard” and “gay”, and repeated racial and anti-Semitic slurs.
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In another post, he suggested ex-PM Theresa May orchestrated the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing to help win the election.
Dancing on Ice insiders said the timing of a rule change, which means a positive Covid test would automatically end a celebrity’s time on the show, was suspect. One said: “It’s almost like they were fed up with Rufus and wanted rid.”
Comic Matt Richardson and pro skater Vicky Ogden will replace Hound and Robin Johnstone.
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