Dancing on Ice (2006)
The iconic British reality competition where celebrities lace up their skates and take to the ice alongside professional partners.
Dancing on Ice - Series Information
- Original Title: Dancing on Ice
- First Air Year: 2006
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 60 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 17
- Number of Episodes: 267
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 14, 2006 (Italy - T)
- Networks: ITV1
- Production Companies: ITV Studios
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Dancing on Ice - Plot
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)
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Dancing on Ice - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Phillip Schofield
- Jayne Torvill
- Christopher Dean
- Holly Willoughby
- Robin Cousins
- Jason Gardiner
- Karen Barber
- Nicky Slater
- Christine Lampard
- Emma Bunton
Dancing on Ice - FAQs
What is Dancing on Ice about?
Dancing on Ice is a British reality competition where celebrities are paired with professional figure skaters and trained to perform routines on ice. Each week they compete before a panel of judges, with the public voting to keep their favourites in the competition until a winner is crowned.
Who are the current judges on Dancing on Ice?
The current judging panel features two of Britain's most celebrated ice skating legends — Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean — alongside choreographer and dancer Ashley Banjo and Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse, who joined the panel in Season 14.
Who presents Dancing on Ice currently?
Holly Willoughby has been a mainstay presenter since Season 1, continuing through the current series. Stephen Mulhern joined her as co-host from Series 16 onwards, taking over from Philip Schofield, who had presented the show from its debut in 2006 through Series 15.
When did Dancing on Ice first air?
Dancing on Ice made its debut on January 14, 2006, on ITV1. The show quickly became a staple of British winter television, running across 17 seasons and accumulating 267 episodes over nearly two decades on air.
How many seasons does Dancing on Ice have?
Dancing on Ice has run for 17 seasons, comprising 267 episodes in total. Season sizes have varied considerably over the years, from as few as 8 episodes in Seasons 13 and 14 to as many as 34 in Season 5, reflecting changes in format and broadcast scheduling.
Is Dancing on Ice still ongoing or has it ended?
Dancing on Ice is very much still going. The series currently holds a Returning Series status and remains in active production, with Series 17 having aired in 2025. ITV1 has continued to back the show as one of its flagship winter entertainment programmes.
What are some shows similar to Dancing on Ice?
If you enjoy Dancing on Ice, you might love The Masked Singer, which blends celebrity mystery with performance, or America's Next Top Model for competitive reality drama. The Traitors and The Circle offer different but equally gripping competition formats for fans of reality TV.
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