Dancing on Ice 2025: release date, line up, professional skaters, hosts, judges and everything we know

Dancing on Ice 2025 is heading to ITV as the greatest show on ice returns to our screens for a 17th series. Once again 12 new celebrities will take to the ice to perform live dazzling routines to impress the judges and the audience.

The new season promises 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 will return on Sunday, January 12, 2025 on ITV1 and ITVX.

Dancing on Ice 2025 line up

The new lineup for Dancing on Ice 2025 is being announced as we speak. Here is who we know will be taking part so far...

Ferne McCann

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 will be skating with Brendyn Hatfield.

Ferne says she can't wait to get her whole family involved with the show: "This is the first show in my career that my whole family, including Sunday, can watch and be a part of. It’s such a family show and all the glitz and glam and I know Sunday is going to love being a part of it. She is very protective and is worried about me falling over but I think she’s going to love watching me on the ice."

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

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 is skating with Vicky Ogden.

Sir Steve says he has a little bit of skating experience under his belt... "To call yourself a skater you’ve got to be able to do crossovers, I’ve done a little bit of skating I did some short track skating ten years ago and that was one thing I never managed to do, I could get around the rink alright and in relatively good speed but I couldn’t call myself a skater. I suppose that's the challenge to me, I’m starting from a very low level, probably lower than everybody else due to my age, I don’t bounce as much as I used to!"

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

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 is skating with Tippy Packard.

Josh had a great reason for joining the show: "I am looking forward to doing something that my grandparents can watch because that never usually happens. It’s something they can watch as it’s not me on a panel show being inappropriate. I’m also hoping to lose a stone so looking forward to the physical challenge!"

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

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 is skating with Andy Buchanan.

Chelsee can't wait to get started... "I love a challenge and this is my first job after having my second baby. How lucky am I being able to have the opportunity to learn a new skill that you’d never normally be able to learn? I’m a performer at heart, so being a part of a big production and in that bubble is just a dream for me so I can’t wait to get going. I feel really lucky to be given such an incredible opportunity."

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

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 is skating with Vanessa Bauer.

Chris is looking forward to trying something new... "I’ve had very little success with the dating shows I’ve been involved with recently so I just thought you know what, let's try something that is the polar opposite of dating to see if I can have some success with that. It appears to be more dangerous than dating but who knows, I could be good at it if I put my mind to it."

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 injuries

Dame Sarah Storey

Paralympic grand champion Dame Sarah Storey was the twelfth celebrity announced for the new series and was meant to be skating with Sylvain Longchambon, however, she has sadly been forced to pull out of the competition after a fall in training left her with a fractured ankle.

Dancing on Ice 2025 celebrity and professional skater parings

The couples who are now in training 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 will be produced by Lifted Entertainment.