Dancing on Ice 2025: next episode, line up, who has left, professional skaters, hosts, judges and everything we know
Dancing on Ice 2025 is underway, bringing magic and sparkle every Sunday evening.
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Dancing on Ice 2025 is back on ITV as the greatest show on ice reunites us with our favourite professional skaters for a 17th series. Once again 12 celebrities have taken to the ice to perform live dazzling routines to impress the judges and the audience.
This season is already bringing us more glitz, glamour and show-stopping performances than ever before as the celebrities brave it all - but who has what it takes to master the skill and steps and join our list of Dancing on Ice winners?
Here is everything we know about Dancing on Ice 2025...
Dancing on Ice 2025 release date
Dancing on Ice 2025 returned on Sunday, January 12 on ITV1 and ITVX.
The next episode airs on Sunday, February 16 at 6.30pm on ITV1.
All past episodes are available to watch on ITVX.
Dancing on Ice 2025 line up
The lineup for Dancing on Ice 2025 is...
Ferne McCann - second to leave
TV personality Ferne McCann was the first celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice. Talking exclusively to GMB, Ferne said: "I'm so excited, it's going to be a huge challenge but I'm excited for the glitz and glamour of the show."
Ferne was skating with Brendyn Hatfield.
Ferne was the second celebrity to leave the show after scoring the lowest marks and leaving without a skate-off. Speaking of her departure, Ferne said she was 'gutted' to be leaving so early in the competition.
Mollie Pearce
Traitors star Mollie Pearce was the second celebrity confirmed to be taking part. Talking exclusively to Lorraine, Mollie said: "It will be fun. I want to challenge myself, I'm ready for the challenge."
Mollie is skating with Colin Grafton.
Mollie says her Traitors friends will be there to cheer her on... "My mum is going to be there every week without fail and I think my Traitors family will also be supporting from the sidelines. Jasmine, Dianne, Zack and Ross will definitely be cheering me on from the front row for sure."
Sir Steve Redgrave - third to leave
Olympic rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave was the third celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series. Talking exclusively to This Morning, Sir Steve said: "It's like going back to being an athlete again, I've been competing for most of my life."
Sir Steve Redgrave was skating with Vicky Ogden.
After Steve found himself at the bottom of the leaderboard, presenter Holly told him: "I'm so not ready to say goodbye to you!"
Sam Aston
Coronation Street star Sam Aston was the fourth celebrity confirmed for the new series. Talking exclusively to This Morning, Sam said: "I'm nervous but excited to get going. It will be to be nice for the public to see me for me rather than Chesney."
Sam is skating with Molly Lanaghan.
Sam says his son is excited for his new adventure: "Everyone I’ve told is buzzing, they all can’t believe I’m actually doing it. I’ve been in Corrie a long time so everyone is used to that whereas this is something out of the ordinary for me and a massive show so everyone is excited for me. My son is four and really excited about it, I think he wants to come on board and be my dancing partner!"
Charlie Brooks
Former EastEnders star Charlie Brooks was the fifth celebrity confirmed to be joining the line-up. Talking exclusively to Loose Women, Charlie said: "I'm going to embrace the spray tan. All I want to do is enjoy it and try not to break my leg."
Charlie Brooks is skating with Eric Radford.
Charlie is looking forward to the glamour of being on the show... "I'm looking forward to getting a nice strong fit body and the glitz and glamour of it all. I’m more low-key these days so to have an excuse to dress up and dance whilst my family comes down and watch will be fun. I’m really looking forward to those elements of it. If I can learn to do a little twizzle on the ice I’ll be very pleased."
Josh Jones - pulled out due to injury
Comedian Josh Jones was the sixth celebrity announced. Talking exclusively to Gaydio Josh said: "I've not got any skating experience whatsoever, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn't very good, I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren't together now. My dancing isn't great either, for a gay man I have no rhythm, I struggle to clap along to a beat so this will be fun."
Josh was skating with Tippy Packard.
Sadly for Josh, he was forced to pull out of the show due to injury in week 3. Announcing his departure the show said: "Josh and Tippy's partnership will be greatly missed. We will be helping to support Josh and wish him well with his recovery." Josh's injury occurred during rehearsals and it is yet to be revealed whether the couple will be replaced.
Anton Ferdinand
Footballer and Pundit Anton Ferdinand was the seventh celebrity revealed to be taking to the ice. Talking to talkSPORT Radio, Anton said: "I decided to sign up for the show because it's a challenge first and foremost. I'm in a new phase of my life since retiring from football and the one of the things I've missed about playing is the structure it gives you.
"Dancing On Ice will give me that focus but I'm also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts. My son always had my football to shout about so this will give my daughter and me something to share."
Anton Ferdinand is skating with Annette Dytrt.
Anton joked that before the show his skating experience went as far as skating with his kids... "I’ve taken the kids skating and that's as far as it goes. I used to go skating as a child so my experience is very limited. I worry about my posture but I’m up for the challenge."
Chelsee Healey - first to leave
Actress Chelsee Healey was the eighth celebrity to be announced and she revealed the news on Heart Radio. Chelsee said: "I'm ready, I'm good to go, let's go! I've got a bit of rhythm but skating on ice is completely different, I'm excited. I'm most excited for the live shows, getting to perform live every week will give me a buzz, I can't wait for the live shows."
Chelsee was skating with Andy Buchanan but sadly they were the first couple to leave the show after finding themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard. Chelsee praised Andy for her "amazing" journey on the show, adding: "I honestly couldn't have done it without him".
Dan Edgar
TOWIE star Dan Edgar was the ninth celebrity announced, and he revealed the news on Heart Radio. Dan said: "I'm looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real. I like to think I can ice skate a little bit but I'm a terrible dancer so that bit is going to need some work."
Dan is skating with Vanessa James.
Dan says his TOWIE friends have been giving him tips... "Joey Essex is a very good friend of mine who has previously done the show and he’s given me a bit of advice. Hopefully, he will be able to come down and support me, I know Diags and Lockie will be there for sure. I don’t know about the TOWIE girls as I think I may have burnt my bridges with them!"
Chris Taylor - fourth to leave
Reality Star and Presenter Chris Taylor was the tenth celebrity confirmed. Chris said: "I'm somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I've not even started stretching yet, I need to. I can skate but my dad got the snakehips, unfortunately, I didn't inherit that genetically from him."
Chris was skating with Vanessa Bauer.
Chris found himself in the bottom two with Anton Ferdinand and partner Annette Dytrt, as the dreaded skate-off returned after four weeks and both couples were forced to perform again for the judges. Sadly Chris was the celebrity they chose to send home.
Michaela Strachan
Television Presenter Michaela Strachan was the eleventh celebrity announced and she told Lorraine the good news... "It's going to be a big challenge the last time I was on ice was four years ago when I took the kids, I'm not one of those people who holds onto the sides I guess because I was trained as a dancer I've got a bit of balance. I've always been one of those people who says yes, I'll do that."
Michaela is skating with Mark Hanretty.
Michaela is looking forward to being part of a big show... "The creative element of the show is what I’ll enjoy most and the fact that you’re given a piece of music and then have to create a routine to accompany it excites me. I’m also looking forward to learning a new skill and being part of a team. I don’t think I’ll view the other celebrities as competitors as I’m one of those people who competes against themself."
Dancing on Ice 2025 - who has left the show?
January 19 - Chelsee and Andy
Chelsee found herself in the bottom two with comedian Josh and in the end it was Chelsee and Andy who left the show. As she thanked Andy for their time together and added: "I feel personally there's been a lot going on with me that I've been struggling with so I couldn't completely focus. Andy knows. I'm just really grateful. I had the best time!"
January 26 - Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield
Ferne became the second celebrity to leave after skating to a Trolls-inspired number for her young daughter, Sunday. She said she was ‘so gutted’ to be leaving the show so early, adding: ‘We were having so much fun, I’m really sad. Brendyn, you’ve been amazing, thank you so much. It’s been brilliant. So fantastic.’
February 2 - Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden.
After Steve found himself at the bottom of the leaderboard, presenter Holly told him: "I'm so not ready to say goodbye to you! I was just talking to your children and they were like he has loved every second of this, you really have haven't you?" He replied: "I haven't enjoyed the falling over, but it's been absolutely amazing and this young lady [his skating partner Vicky Ogden] has been incredible."
February 9 - Chris Taylor and Vanessa Bauer
Chris found himself in the bottom two with Anton Ferdinand and partner Annette Dytrt, as the dreaded skate-off returned after four weeks and both couples were forced to perform again for the judges. After Chris’s exit, Holly Willoughby said: "You’ve been brilliant, and I feel like you’ve loved this even though this partnership hasn’t been long, it’s been enjoyable," she said referring to the fact Chris's first skating partner, Vanessa Bauer, was forced to withdraw from the series after tearing ligaments in ‘an accident’ backstage meaning Chris was then partnered with Robin. Chris agreed it was a ‘brief encounter’ but jokingly quipped that he is ‘used to that.’
Dancing on Ice 2025 celebrity and professional skater parings
The couples for the 2025 series are...
Dan Edgar and Vanessa James
Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield
Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton
Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden
Chris Taylor and Vanessa Bauer
Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford
Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt
Josh Jones and Tippy Packard
Chelsee Healey and Andy Buchanan
Sam Aston and Molly Lanaghan
Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty
Dancing on Ice 2025 professionals
Vanessa James, Brendyn Hatfield, Colin Grafton, Vicky Ogden, Vanessa Bauer, Eric Radford, Sylvain Longchambon, Annette Dytrt, Tippy Packard, Andy Buchanan, Molly Lanaghan and Mark Hanretty are all returning for the new series.
Last year Karen Barber and Daniel Whiston also returned to the show as Head Coach and Creative Director.
Dancing on Ice 2025 judges
The judging panel is staying the same for the new series, with former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, Olympic skating champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and Diversity dancer Ashley Banjo all returning.
Dancing on Ice 2025 hosts
Holly Willoughby, who has presented the series since 2006, came back to host last year, and will be back in 2025.
Joining Holly is Stephen Mulhern, who replaced Philip Schofield last year.
Is there a trailer for Dancing on Ice 2025?
Not yet, but as soon as one is released we will add it to this guide.
Who won Dancing on Ice 2024?
Ryan Thomas and his professional partner Amani Fancy were crowned the Dancing on Ice 2024 champions on Sunday, March 10 after impressing the judges week-on-week.
Ryan and Amani reached the final, battling it out to win the coveted title against Miles Nazaire, Vanessa Bauer, Adele Roberts, and Mark Hanretty. Ryan and pro partner Amani skated to the song "Believer" by Imagine Dragons, where they performed a Game of Thrones-themed routine and were awarded a perfect 40 score.
Speaking after his win, Ryan said: "I'm speechless. I just can't... I'm so happy for Amani, because she's put so much work into this." He also dedicated his trophy to Greg Rutherford, who was forced to pull out of the final due to an injury, by saying: "This one's for you!".
Behind the scenes and more on Dancing on Ice 2025
Dancing on Ice 2025 is filmed live and is produced by Lifted Entertainment.
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