First celebrity leaves ITV's Dancing on Ice as they confess to being 'gutted'

Dancing On Ice judge Christopher Dean has candidly spoken about his family heartbreak which he has "blocked out" from his childhood. The former professional skater, 65, is easily one of the most recognisable faces when it comes to the ice rink, having won gold and bronze medals at the Olympics alongside his skating partner Jayne Torvill. He has certainly made a name for himself in the sport and now shares his expertise on the judging panel of ITV's Dancing On Ice, which returned earlier this year.

Dancing On Ice confirmed a new twist for the current series will include a double elimination. Holly Willoughby, who hosts the live celebrity ice skating show with Stephen Mulhern, revealed the news ahead of Sunday night's show.The 43-year-old, standing with the famous contestants and their professional Dancing On Ice partners, said: "I can give you a bit of a clue about something that is going to happen.

Dancing on Ice fans were left fuming over the 'ridiculous' scoring of one celebrity as they vowed to back the female star. The 'greatest show on ice' returned to screens on Sunday night (January 28) for week three of the ITV skating competition.

Oti Mabuse joked she was feeling 'wicked' as she returned to Dancing on Ice. The dancer was back on the ice panel on Sunday (January 28) alongside Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.

Dancing On Ice returned on Sunday night as Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern introduced all the couples for Movie Week as we saw everything from Barbie, to Twilight and Pulp Fiction.

Dancing on Ice viewers have claimed it's 'unfair' following a move after Hannah Spearritt's exit. The former S Club 7 star was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the ITV skating competition on Sunday (January 28) after boxer Ricky Hatton.

Dancing On Ice returned on Sunday night as Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern introduced all the couples for Movie Week as we saw everything from Barbie, to Twilight and Pulp Fiction.

Dancing On Ice viewers can expect a change to the show's format this weekend, with a shake-up on the cards. ITV confirmed this Sunday's show will be slightly different than usual, with competitors only having one chance to perform for judges Jane Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo.

ITV bosses have teased a huge shake-up in this week's Dancing On Ice, having axed the dreaded skate-off for Sunday night's live show. The popular show returned to TV screens two weeks ago, with former professional boxer Ricky Hatton the first celeb axed from the star-studded line-up. Ricky had faced comedian Lou Sanders in the skate-off, with judges Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo all opting to save Lou.

Dancing on Ice fans have jumped to the defence of one of the show's professional skaters following her first performance of the series. The hit ITV skating competition returned to screens on Sunday night (January 21) for week two.

Dancing on Ice viewers have claimed it's 'so frustrating' as they believe they spotted an issue with the judges comments and scoring during week two of the competition. The ITV skating show returned to screens on Sunday night (January 21) for the second week of the contest.

Dancing On Ice bid farewell to its first competitor during the show's second instalment on Saturday night (January 21). Boxer Ricky Hatton and comedian Lou Sanders found themselves in the dreaded skate-off after failing to impress voting viewers at home.

Dancing On Ice returned to our screens for its second instalment on Saturday night (January 21). Long-standing host Holly Willoughby reprised her role as presenter, joined by TV favourite Stephen Mulhern.

Ricky Hatton has been the first celebrity to be voted out of the latest series of Dancing on Ice.

With Dancing on Ice now officially underway for the 16th series, our favourite celebrities have been getting to grips with the ice for a few last minute practice runs before Sunday’s all important live show. Among those stars this year are Miles Nazaire, Eddie Edwards and Ricky Hatton, who will all be hoping to impress the judging panel with their fancy footwork and flawless skating on the ice. However, ahead of that all important ice debut, nerves have been running high among the contestants, with Eddie in particular feeling more than a little anxious about Sunday’s live show.

Stephen Mulhern has responded after he was "punched" by champion boxer Ricky Hatton during the launch of Dancing On Ice on Sunday night, 14 January. The TV funny man and presenter made his highly-anticipated debut alongside Holly Willoughby on the ITV competition show, having taken over from previous host Phillip Schofield. But in a completely unexpected skit on the show, Stephen, 46, was knocked flying by the show contestant.

Dancing On Ice fans have issued a warning to Stephen Mulhern as they claim 'he'll blow it' after making his official presenting debut on the show. While he has hosted the ITV skating competition before as a one-off, on Sunday night, he officially joined the programme as co-host with Holly Willoughby.

The stars came out for the premiere of ITV's Dancing on Ice as its famous cast made their rink debuts - however, there was one celebrity cameo that took viewers by surprise. Co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern treated contestant Ricky Hatton to a message of support from boxing champion Tyson Fury, who appeared via video message to wish him luck.

The contestants of Dancing On Ice weren't the only ones falling to the floor in tonight's premiere thanks to boxing star Ricky Hatton, who took host Holly Willoughby and viewers by surprise by punching Stephen Mulhern.The Deal or No Deal presenter, 46, made his hosting debut on the show tonight alongside Holly Willoughby as they welcomed the celebrity cast of 2024 into the rink. In one joke segment, Stephen was stood next to Ricky, forcing him to be his "human mic stand" as Holly led the show into another ad break.

The 'greatest show on ice' has returned as a fresh batch of 12 celebrities take to the ice rink with their professional partners in a bid to impress the judges and make their way to the iconic finals of Dancing On Ice.