Series synopsis
Dancing on Ice is a British reality television series that premiered on ITV1 on January 14, 2006. It stars Holly Willoughby, Phillip Schofield, Christine Lampard and Jayne Torvill.
Dancing on Ice is a British television show in which celebrities and their professional partners figure skate in front of a panel of judges consisting of Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Oti Mabuse, and Ashley Banjo.
Presented by: Holly Willoughby (S1–7, S10–) and Stephen Mulhern (S16–).
Former presented by: Philip Schofield (S1–S15), Christine Bleakley (S8–S9)
Judged by: Christopher Dean (S10-), Jayne Torvill (S10-), Oti Mabuse (S14-), Ashley Banjo (S10–)
Former judged by: Karen Barber (S1– ...
Premise
Dancing on Ice is a British television show in which celebrities and their professional partners figure skate in front of a panel of judges consisting of Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Oti Mabuse, and Ashley Banjo.
Presented by: Holly Willoughby (S1–7, S10–) and Stephen Mulhern (S16–).
Former presented by: Philip Schofield (S1–S15), Christine Bleakley (S8–S9)
Judged by: Christopher Dean (S10-), Jayne Torvill (S10-), Oti Mabuse (S14-), Ashley Banjo (S10–)
Former judged by: Karen Barber (S1–5. S8-S9), Robin Cousins (S1-9), Jason Gardiner (S1-6, S8-11), Nicky Slater (S1-5), Karen Kresge (S1), Natalie Bestemianova (S2), Ruthie Henshall (S3–4), Emma Bunton (S5-6), Louie Spence (S7), Katarina Witt (S7), Ashley Roberts (S8–9), John Barrowman (S12-13)
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Holly Willoughby as Self - Host
- Phillip Schofield as Self–Presenter
- Christine Lampard as Self - Host
- Jayne Torvill as Self - Mentor
- John Fashanu
- Michelle Heaton
- Christopher Dean as Self - Mentor
- Mollie Gallagher as Self - Contestant
Supporting cast
- Patsy Palmer
- Darren Harriott
- Robin Cousins as Self - Head Judge
- Carley Stenson
- Ashley Banjo as Self - Judge
- Karen Barber as Self - Judge
- Siva Kaneswaran
- Oti Mabuse as Self - Judge
- The Vivienne
- Jason Gardiner as Self - Judge
- Joey Essex
- Nicky Slater as Self - Judge
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 18 seasons with 269 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 16 | January 14, 2006 | March 4, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 20 | January 20, 2007 | March 24, 2007 |
| Season 3 | 19 | January 13, 2008 | March 16, 2008 |
| Season 4 | 21 | January 11, 2009 | March 22, 2009 |
| Season 5 | 34 | January 8, 2010 | March 28, 2010 |
| Season 6 | 23 | January 9, 2011 | March 27, 2011 |
| Season 7 | 23 | January 8, 2012 | March 25, 2012 |
| Season 8 | 19 | January 6, 2013 | March 10, 2013 |
| Season 9 | 19 | January 5, 2014 | March 9, 2014 |
| Season 10 | 10 | January 7, 2018 | March 11, 2018 |
| Season 11 | 10 | January 6, 2019 | March 10, 2019 |
| Season 12 | 10 | January 5, 2020 | March 8, 2020 |
| Season 13 | 8 | January 17, 2021 | March 14, 2021 |
| Season 14 | 8 | January 16, 2022 | March 27, 2022 |
| Season 15 | 9 | January 15, 2023 | March 12, 2023 |
| Season 16 | 9 | January 14, 2024 | March 10, 2024 |
| Season 17 | 9 | January 12, 2025 | March 9, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bolero Tour Live To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their gold medal-winning performance in Sarajevo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean skate the Bolero for the first time since 1984. Including a host of celebrity faces, footage of some of the best routines from the Dancing on Ice series, and breathtaking new dances. Presented by Andi Peters |
|
| 2 | Dancing on Ice Goes Gold |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing on Ice Season 1 Show 1 | January 14, 2006 |
| 2 | Dancing on ice Season 1 Show 1 (Result) | January 14, 2006 |
| 3 | Dancing on ice Season 1 Show 2 | January 21, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing on Ice Season 2 Show 1 | January 20, 2007 |
| 2 | Dancing on Ice Season 2 Show 1 (Result) | January 20, 2007 |
| 3 | Dancing on ice Season 2 Show 2 | January 27, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing on Ice Season 3 Show 1 | January 13, 2008 |
| 2 | Dancing on Ice Season 3 Show 1 (Results) | January 13, 2008 |
| 3 | Dancing on Ice Season 3 Show 2 | January 20, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing on Ice Season 4 Episode 1 | January 11, 2009 |
| 2 | Dancing on Ice Season 4 Show 1 (Result) | January 11, 2009 |
| 3 | Dancing on Ice Season 4 Show 2 | January 18, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meet the Stars Find out which stars are competing this year, and meet the new judge. Plus 2009 champion Ray Quinn reunites with his partner for an ice duet, and a celebration of previous series. |
January 8, 2010 |
| 2 | Week 1 | January 10, 2010 |
| 3 | Week 1 (Skate off) | January 10, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Qualifying 1 Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby present a sparkling new series of the celebrity ice dance competition. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return as mentors to put the pairs through their paces. This year's contenders are Kerry Katona, Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe, Denise Welch, Dominic Cork, TV presenter and model Chloe Madeley, Vanilla Ice, Nadia Sawalha, Elen Rivas, ex-EastEnders actor Sam Attwater, Angela Rippon, Craig McLachlan, Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry, ex-Corrie actor Steven Arnold, Jeff Brazier, Radio One DJ 'Comedy Dave' Vitty and children's TV presenter Laura Hamilton. Eight couples perform on today's show, but only six will go through to the main competition. Viewers have the chance to vote for their favourite stars. |
January 9, 2011 |
| 2 |
Qualifying 1 (Skate Off) Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby reveal the results of the public vote. 16 celebrities have been training since October but only 12 will make it through to the main competition. For the first time ever, the three stars with the fewest votes will all skate again to earn their place on the show. Who has impressed viewers today? |
January 9, 2011 |
| 3 |
Qualifying 2 Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby present a sparkling new series of the celebrity ice dance competition. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return as mentors to put the pairs through their paces. This year's contenders are Kerry Katona, Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe, Denise Welch, Dominic Cork, TV presenter and model Chloe Madeley, Vanilla Ice, Nadia Sawalha, Elen Rivas, ex-EastEnders actor Sam Attwater, Angela Rippon, Craig McLachlan, Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry, ex-Corrie actor Steven Arnold, Jeff Brazier, Radio One DJ 'Comedy Dave' Vitty and children's TV presenter Laura Hamilton. Eight couples perform on today's show, but only six will go through to the main competition. Viewers have the chance to vote for their favourite stars. |
January 16, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qualifying 1 | January 8, 2012 |
| 2 | Skate Off 1 | January 8, 2012 |
| 3 |
Live Show 2 Presented by Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return as mentors, and the judges are Robin Cousins, Louie Spence and Katarina Witt. |
January 15, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1st Six - Knock Out Round Dancing on Ice returned for an eighth series on Sunday 6 January 2013. Philip Schofield and Christine Bleakley returned as hosts, with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as mentors to the celebrities. Louie Spence and Katarina Witt left their roles as judges and were replaced by Jason Gardiner, Ashley Roberts and Karen Barber. Robin Cousins returned as head judge. |
January 6, 2013 |
| 2 |
Skate Off Results Of The First Six Stars Skate Off |
January 6, 2013 |
| 3 |
2nd Six - Knock Out Round 2nd Six Stars Take to The Ice |
January 13, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 | January 5, 2014 |
| 2 | Stake Off 1 | January 5, 2014 |
| 3 | Week 2 | January 12, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 7, 2018 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 14, 2018 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 6, 2019 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 13, 2019 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 5, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 12, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 17, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 24, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby welcome the 12 celebrities who are competing to become champions of the rink, with new judge Oti Mabuse joining Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Contestants Sally Dynevor, Bez, Kimberly Wyatt, Brendan Cole, Ria Hebden and Kye Whyte take to the ice tonight, with Stef Reid, Liberty Poole, Ben Foden, Regan Gascoigne, Rachel Stevens and Connor Ball performing their routines next week. |
January 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby host as six more celebrities take to the ice with their professional partners in the hope of avoiding the first dreaded skate-off., with judges Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean giving their verdicts. |
January 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 It's Movie Week and our celebrities and their professional skating partners perform routines inspired by famous films in the hope of avoiding the dreaded skate-off. |
January 30, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Hosted by Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, the Greatest Show on Ice returns as 11 celebrities compete to become champion of the rink with the help of their pro partners. |
January 15, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 22, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern present the return of the ice-dancing contest as Adele Roberts, Amber Davies, Claire Sweeney, Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards, Greg Rutherford, Hannah Spearritt, Lou Sanders, Miles Nazaire, Ricky Hatton, Ricky Norwood, Roxy Shahidi and Ryan Thomas compete to become champion of the rink with the help of some of the world's leading skating professionals. Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are the judges as the first six couples take to the ice |
January 14, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby host the ice-dancing contest as the remaining six celebrities and their professional skating partners take to the ice to perform their opening routines. They all hope to avoid the first skate off of the series as Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean sit in judgement |
January 21, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 This time our celebrities and their professional skating partners perform routines inspired by famous musicals, and one couple must bow out |
January 28, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dancing On Ice Season 17 brings a fresh lineup of celebrity contestants and thrilling performances, promising unforgettable entertainment in 2025. |
January 12, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern are back with the second live show of the 2025 series as five more celebrities and their professional partners perform to avoid elimination |
January 19, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Grab the popcorn as it's Movie Week on the ice - the ten remaining couples perform live routines inspired by beloved films and our skating professionals deliver a 'Wicked' routine |
January 26, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 14, 2006 |
| Last aired | March 9, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Sunday |