Dancing on Ice
Series 16
Presented byStephen Mulhern
Holly Willoughby
JudgesAshley Banjo
Christopher Dean
Oti Mabuse
Jayne Torvill
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Release
Original networkITV
Original releaseJanuary 2024 (2024-01)
Series chronology

The sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice is set to begin airing on ITV in January 2024. During the finale of the fifteenth series, it was announced that Dancing on Ice had been renewed for another series. The series will once again be filmed in the purpose-built studio at Bovingdon Airfield, which was set up for the tenth series.[1][2]

In May 2023, Phillip Schofield who had presented the show since its inception, resigned from ITV after admitting to having had a relationship with a young male ITV employee, ultimately confirming his departure from both This Morning and Dancing on Ice.[3][4][5] Stephen Mulhern, who previously stood in for Schofield as presenter during the fourteenth series, was announced as his replacement and will co-host alongside Holly Willoughby.[6][7] Ashley Banjo, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse, and Jayne Torvill will all return to the judging panel.[8]

Professional skaters

On 21 October 2023, Matt Evers, who was the show's longest serving professional having been with Dancing on Ice since its inception, announced his departure after seventeen years.[9] Speaking of his exit, Evers said that it was "time to hang up the skates for now" and that he "had loved every minute of it". A spokesperson for the show accredited Evers for being a "huge part of the show [...] and for creating some of the show's iconic moments.[10] Two days later, ITV officially announced the line-up of professional skaters for the sixteenth series, confirming the returns of Mark Hanretty, Sylvain Longchambon, Vanessa Bauer, Brendyn Hatfield, Tippy Packard and Colin Grafton, and ultimately the departures of professional couple Alexandra Schauman and Łukasz Różycki; who left to take part in the skating theatre show Christmas on Ice in Tampa, Florida.[11] Schauman said in statement that she and Różycki, who had been professionals on the show since the fifth and sixth series resepectively; had absolutely "loved being part of the show for so long" however noted that it had "taken a very different angle and that [they] struggled to agree with a lot of it", adding that they felt there was "no opportunity to grow on the show or take on different roles".[12] Reigning champion Olivia Smart also left the show after one series, having returned to competitive skating, as well as Klabera Komini.[13] They were replaced by two-time British national champion Amani Fancy and German and Czech national champion Annette Dytrt, both of whom previously appeared as professionals on the German version of the show, six-time French national champion Vanessa James, who also represented Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics and Armenian national champion Simon Proulx-Sénécal, as well as Andy Buchanan and Robin Johnstone who again returned as professionals after a series break.[14]

Couples

On 26 September 2023, Ricky Hatton was announced as the first celebrity to be participating in the series.[15] More celebrities continued to be revealed throughout the week before the line-up was concluded on 6 October.[16] Gogglebox cast member Stephen Lustig-Webb was initially announced to be competing in the series, however it was announced on 21 October that he had been forced to withdraw from the competition after breaking his ankle.[17] Eddie the Eagle was announced as his replacement on 25 October.[18]

Celebrity Notability Professional partner Status
Adele Roberts BBC Radio 1 presenter Mark Hanretty[19] Participating
Amber Davies Love Island winner & West End performer Simon Proulx-Sénécal[20] Participating
Claire Sweeney Actress, singer & television presenter Colin Grafton[21] Participating
Eddie the Eagle Olympic ski jumper Tippy Packard[22] Participating
Greg Rutherford Olympic long jumper & presenter Vanessa James[23] Participating
Hannah Spearritt S Club 7 singer & actress Andy Buchanan[24] Participating
Lou Sanders Stand-up comedian & writer Brendyn Hatfield[25] Participating
Miles Nazaire Made in Chelsea cast member Vanessa Bauer[26] Participating
Ricky Hatton Professional boxer Robin Johnstone[27] Participating
Ricky Norwood EastEnders actor Annette Dytrt[28] Participating
Roxy Shahidi Emmerdale actress Sylvain Longchambon[29] Participating
Ryan Thomas Coronation Street actor Amani Fancy[30] Participating

References

  1. ↑ "Where is Dancing On Ice filmed? And can you ice skate there". Heart. 3 January 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Where is Dancing on Ice 2022 filmed? Filming location for ITV series and if you can get tickets to watch live". i. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Dancing on Ice announcements "in due course" amid Phil and Holly speculation". Radio Times. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Phillip Schofield admits lying about relationship with younger ITV employee". BBC News. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Phillip Schofield QUITS Dancing On Ice after admitting affair with young ITV employee". Daily Mirror. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Dancing On Ice: ITV lines up Stephen Mulhern to co-host with Holly Willoughby and replace Phillip Schofield". Sky News. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Stephen Mulhern 'to replace Phillip Schofield' as Dancing On Ice host alongside Holly Willoughby". Heart. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Dancing on Ice renewed for 2024 for ITV". TV Zone. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Dancing on Ice professional Matt Evers confirms exit after 17 years". Radio Times. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "Dancing on Ice star Matt Evers to leave show after 17 years". Digital Spy. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "Dancing On Ice pro couple quits show after disagreements over 'behind the scenes changes'". Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  12. ↑ "Dancing On Ice: professional couple quit show after 13 years following major complaint". Hello. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  13. ↑ "Dancing on Ice confirms 2024 Professionals". ITV Press Centre. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  14. ↑ "Dancing on Ice confirms 2024 professionals after Matt Evers exi t". Digital Spy. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  15. ↑ "Ricky Hatton announced as first Dancing on Ice contestant for 2024". Radio Times. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "Dancing on Ice 2024 line-up, hosts, air date and everything you need to know". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  17. ↑ "Gogglebox's Stephen Lustig-Webb drops out of Dancing on Ice 2024". Radio Times. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  18. ↑ "Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards joins the cast of Dancing on Ice 2024". ITV. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  19. ↑ Roberts, Adele. "JACKPOT! I cannot believe it! I've been paired with the magnificent ice skating genius that is @MarkHanretty". Instagram. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  20. ↑ Davies, Amber. "MY @dancingonice PRO IS…….. the incredible @simsenecal 😭😭😭😭 a newbie on the Pro Skater team, I feel so grateful that we get to do our first Dancing on Ice experience TOGETHER! I promise I'll work the hardest I possibly can for you 🩵🤍⛸️ TEAM #SIMBER BABY !!!!". Instagram. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  21. ↑ Sweeney, Claire. "The wait is over… Team Claire & Colin is here 🧊 🔥 #dancingonice#coronationstreet". Instagram. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  22. ↑ Packard, Tippy. "The Eagle has landed! We have completed the Class of 2024! I am so happy to introduce my partner for this series…the legend that is Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards. @dancingonice @itv". Instagram. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  23. ↑ Rutherford, Greg. "THE MOMENT WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR… My partner for @dancingonice is ice skating superstar @vanessa_james_sk8!". Instagram. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  24. ↑ Spearritt, Hannah. "And the talented professional skater tasked with dragging me around the rink on @dancingonice is… @andybuchanan2 ⛸️❄️✨????????????Can't wait! ????". Instagram. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  25. ↑ Sanders, Lou. "Uh oh looks like I've got two @dancingonice partners. Swipe ➡️to see which lad got unlucky!My face, I'm like ! I'm pretty pumped for my dance partner (& my friend's one). I'll let her break her news but yeah, some ppl are saying we are the awesome foursome". Instagram. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  26. ↑ Nazaire, Miles. "I guess we are a match… 🤫🙌🏽 (check out the coconut scoop 😂)". Instagram. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  27. ↑ Johnstone, Robin. "Well the day has finally come! I got a little boxing lesson from the legend himself and my @dancingonice partner @rickyhitmanhatton !! Let's hope he's better on the ice than I was in the ring 🥊😜🇬🇧🤣!can't wait to get training with you Ricky⛸". Instagram. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  28. ↑ Norwood, Ricky. "Iv finally met my pro partner!!! 🥳 And it's the lovely @annettedytrt". Instagram. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  29. ↑ Longchambon, Sylvain. "It's ROXY!!! Finally I can reveal that my partner for this series of @dancingonice is @roxyshahidi !! BOOM 💥👊🏻⛸️". Instagram. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  30. ↑ Fancy, Amani. "It's RYAN THOMAS everybody!! 🤩🙏🏽🎉". Instagram. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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