Dancing on thin ice: Producers furious over Samantha Mumba's birthday bender with Jade Goody

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The Irish singer hit the town over the weekend to celebrate her 25th birthday with family and friends, including notorious former Big Brother star Jade Goody.

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Big night out: Dancing on Ice contestant Samantha Mumba rang in her 25th birthday with party pal Jade Goody over the weekend

Despite warnings by the show's organisers to remain dry during the intensive training schedule, insiders say the bar bill came to more than £5,000 after Samantha ordered Cristal and cocktails at London's Cafe De Paris.

Jade also kept the alcohol flowing, spending another £2,000 on more champagne and shots, according to reports.

Before the big night, Samantha revealed her party plans: "All of my friends and family are flying over from Ireland to see me for my birthday which I'm really excited about.

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Not happy: Samantha ignored warnings to keep away from alcohol during training, according to reports

"We're going out for cocktails, dinner and then more cocktails!"

But the festivities were frowned upon by producers, with a show source telling the Daily Star: "Everyone was told at the beginning of training that if they wanted to succeed in the show and avoid any serious accidents they had to be fully committed to their training.

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Party people: Samantha with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro; Jady Goody arrived ready for fun

"And that meant giving up alcohol and wild nights out."

Her fellow celebrity skaters, including Suzanne Shaw, decided to sit the night out.

The source continued: "No one is denying Samantha the right to celebrate her birthday, but just one night out can have a serious impact on their training.

"It also increases the chances of accidents, which is a major concern."

Samantha's spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.

Thin ice: Samantha with her dance partner Pavel Aubrecht