Dancing on Ice viewers have shared their delight after Ekin-Su CülcüloÄ.lu made a reference to Love Island during her first routine.
The ITV2 reality star, who won the summer 2022 series of the dating programme, is a competitor on the ice skating show.
For her first performance with professional partner Brendyn Hatfield on Sunday (15 January), Ekin-Su gave a dance soundtracked by the Britney Spears hit, “Toxic”.
At one memorable moment in the routine, Ekin-Su crawled on the ground towards the camera, in a moment that resembled her antics on the Love Island terrace last summer, where she crawled behind a wall to avoid being seen in a romantic tryst with fellow castmate, Jay Younger.
This reference entertained several viewers at home, who then turned to social media to share their feelings.
“Obsessed with Ekin Su recreating this skating to ‘Toxic’,” a viewer tweeted.
“Ekin Su’s dancing on ice performance.
The ITV2 reality star, who won the summer 2022 series of the dating programme, is a competitor on the ice skating show.
For her first performance with professional partner Brendyn Hatfield on Sunday (15 January), Ekin-Su gave a dance soundtracked by the Britney Spears hit, “Toxic”.
At one memorable moment in the routine, Ekin-Su crawled on the ground towards the camera, in a moment that resembled her antics on the Love Island terrace last summer, where she crawled behind a wall to avoid being seen in a romantic tryst with fellow castmate, Jay Younger.
This reference entertained several viewers at home, who then turned to social media to share their feelings.
“Obsessed with Ekin Su recreating this skating to ‘Toxic’,” a viewer tweeted.
“Ekin Su’s dancing on ice performance.
- 1/16/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Dancing on Ice star Christopher Dean has broken his finger just days before the new series begins.
Dean, who stars alongside long-term skating partner Jayne Torvill on the popular ITV reality series, shared the news with fans on social media.
The former professional skater posted a picture of his finger in a bandage, alongside the caption: “Yes broken.”
“We were trying the Iron Lotus, but ended up doing a Half Nelson,” he wrote, in a follow-up tweet. “Or did I just fall over a suitcase in the middle of the night.”
The “Iron Lotus” refers to a fictional figure skating move from the 2007 Will Ferrell comedy Blades of Glory.
Torvill and Dean rose to prominence during the 1984 Winter Olympics, when their figure skating routine set to Maurice Ravel's “Boléro” was awarded a gold medal.
The celebrity contestants for the new series of Dancing on Ice were announced back in October last year.
Dean, who stars alongside long-term skating partner Jayne Torvill on the popular ITV reality series, shared the news with fans on social media.
The former professional skater posted a picture of his finger in a bandage, alongside the caption: “Yes broken.”
“We were trying the Iron Lotus, but ended up doing a Half Nelson,” he wrote, in a follow-up tweet. “Or did I just fall over a suitcase in the middle of the night.”
The “Iron Lotus” refers to a fictional figure skating move from the 2007 Will Ferrell comedy Blades of Glory.
Torvill and Dean rose to prominence during the 1984 Winter Olympics, when their figure skating routine set to Maurice Ravel's “Boléro” was awarded a gold medal.
The celebrity contestants for the new series of Dancing on Ice were announced back in October last year.
- 1/12/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
With Olympic figure skating kicking off Thursday evening stateside, and the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony happening Friday morning in PyeongChang, People Now took a look back at some of the most memorable moments in Olympic figure skating history.
The video highlights everything from Tara Lipinski’s history-making 1998 victory at the Nagano Games — where she became the youngest female figure skater to win an individual medal — to the dramatic moment when 24-year-old French skater Surya Bonaly landed a stunning (and illegal) backflip during competition.
People’s special issue The Best of Olympic Figure Skating is available now in the Time Inc. store,...
The video highlights everything from Tara Lipinski’s history-making 1998 victory at the Nagano Games — where she became the youngest female figure skater to win an individual medal — to the dramatic moment when 24-year-old French skater Surya Bonaly landed a stunning (and illegal) backflip during competition.
People’s special issue The Best of Olympic Figure Skating is available now in the Time Inc. store,...
- 2/8/2018
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
Prince William and Kate Middleton hit up the Royal Variety Performance Friday and celebs were out in force to rub elbows with them. It's an charity annual event ... the 2017 installment went down at the Palladium Theatre in London. The money raised benefits people who need help as a result of old age, ill health or hard times. As for who showed ... Kelsey Grammer, Simon Cowell, Christopher Dean, Henry Conway, Seal and Louis Tomlinson ... among others.
- 11/25/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have signed up for a new ITV ice skating show. The ice skating legends, who previously insisted they were going their own separate ways after quitting 'Dancing on Ice' earlier this year, will reunite for a new show which will put ordinary members of the public through their paces on the ice. The factual series will see the skaters return to their home city of Nottingham, where city officials named an estate in their honour following their Olympic gold medal win in 1984. Jayne, 56, and Christopher, 55, will attempt to help underprivileged youngsters living on the estate...
- 6/3/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Bruce Forsyth has spoken about quitting Strictly Come Dancing, admitting that another series would leave him "mentally and physically" shattered.
The 86-year-old, who will be replaced by Claudia Winkleman, has hosted the show since it began in 2004.
Speaking to The Sun, Forsyth said: "You do start to feel a bit stale, like a bit of fruit you've put in a bowl. You look at it one day and think, 'Oh - that's going off'.
"There are many reasons why I packed it in, but one was that I didn't want to do this series and suddenly in the middle of the show say, 'I can't do it any more'. I would have hated that."
Claiming to work as hard as the dancers, Forsyth said that he knew the previous series would be his last when it came to an end.
"I had to announce each couple, run upstairs for their dance,...
The 86-year-old, who will be replaced by Claudia Winkleman, has hosted the show since it began in 2004.
Speaking to The Sun, Forsyth said: "You do start to feel a bit stale, like a bit of fruit you've put in a bowl. You look at it one day and think, 'Oh - that's going off'.
"There are many reasons why I packed it in, but one was that I didn't want to do this series and suddenly in the middle of the show say, 'I can't do it any more'. I would have hated that."
Claiming to work as hard as the dancers, Forsyth said that he knew the previous series would be his last when it came to an end.
"I had to announce each couple, run upstairs for their dance,...
- 5/24/2014
- Digital Spy
Claudia Winkleman has been confirmed as the new host of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.
Winkleman replaces Bruce Forsyth and joins Tess Daly on the Saturday night, multi-award winning reality show.
The presenter said that she was "honoured" and "thrilled" to be given the job.
Forsyth stepped down from the show after 11 series earlier this year. He will return for Christmas and Children in Need specials, but Winkleman and Daly will host the main series throughout the autumn.
"I have loved Strictly since the second it appeared on our screens and I am honoured and thrilled to now be part of the Saturday night team," said Winkleman.
"Working alongside Tess is always fantastic and I can't wait to spend the weekends with her, our amazing dancers and the greatest judging panel on the planet. Sir Bruce is a living legend and we'll all miss him very much."
Winkleman previously...
Winkleman replaces Bruce Forsyth and joins Tess Daly on the Saturday night, multi-award winning reality show.
The presenter said that she was "honoured" and "thrilled" to be given the job.
Forsyth stepped down from the show after 11 series earlier this year. He will return for Christmas and Children in Need specials, but Winkleman and Daly will host the main series throughout the autumn.
"I have loved Strictly since the second it appeared on our screens and I am honoured and thrilled to now be part of the Saturday night team," said Winkleman.
"Working alongside Tess is always fantastic and I can't wait to spend the weekends with her, our amazing dancers and the greatest judging panel on the planet. Sir Bruce is a living legend and we'll all miss him very much."
Winkleman previously...
- 5/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Holly Willoughby returned to Dancing on Ice tonight (March 9) as the series drew to an emotional end.
The presenter - who co-hosted the programme with Phillip Schofield for six series until 2011 - returned to present Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean with a commemorative photograph featuring their highlights from the show.
Ray Quinn beat Hayley Tamaddon and Beth Tweddle to be crowned the All-Stars champion after performing the iconic bolero routine.
Meanwhile, judges Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts were visibly emotional as they watched a montage of the show's best bits.
Schofield tweeted at the end of the programme: "And there we go, it's done. Thanks team #Doi that was a blast xx"
Runner-up Tamaddon thanked fans for supporting her on the final series, writing: "Thankyou From The Bottom Of Our Hearts. We enjoyed every second and we know you voted like mad. love from me and...
The presenter - who co-hosted the programme with Phillip Schofield for six series until 2011 - returned to present Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean with a commemorative photograph featuring their highlights from the show.
Ray Quinn beat Hayley Tamaddon and Beth Tweddle to be crowned the All-Stars champion after performing the iconic bolero routine.
Meanwhile, judges Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts were visibly emotional as they watched a montage of the show's best bits.
Schofield tweeted at the end of the programme: "And there we go, it's done. Thanks team #Doi that was a blast xx"
Runner-up Tamaddon thanked fans for supporting her on the final series, writing: "Thankyou From The Bottom Of Our Hearts. We enjoyed every second and we know you voted like mad. love from me and...
- 3/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Ray Quinn has won Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The actor and his partner Maria Filippov beat Coronation Street's Hayley Tamaddon and her partner Dan Whiston to be crowned the winners of the final ever series of the ITV ice skating competition.
Earlier in the evening, Beth Tweddle and her professional partner Lukasz Rozycki were announced as the couple finishing in third place.
All three finalists performed two routines in the first part of tonight's final, with Quinn topping the leaderboard with a maximum 80 points. Tammadon and Tweddle both scored 79.5 points.
Quinn and Tamaddon went on to perform the bolero in a bid to win the competition.
After being announced as winner, Quinn paid tribute to his partner Fillipov, saying: "Thank you so much for everything. This moment is for Maria."
He added: "I'm proper buzzing. I'm over the moon, I really am. Drinks are on me!"
Meanwhile, Tamaddon said...
The actor and his partner Maria Filippov beat Coronation Street's Hayley Tamaddon and her partner Dan Whiston to be crowned the winners of the final ever series of the ITV ice skating competition.
Earlier in the evening, Beth Tweddle and her professional partner Lukasz Rozycki were announced as the couple finishing in third place.
All three finalists performed two routines in the first part of tonight's final, with Quinn topping the leaderboard with a maximum 80 points. Tammadon and Tweddle both scored 79.5 points.
Quinn and Tamaddon went on to perform the bolero in a bid to win the competition.
After being announced as winner, Quinn paid tribute to his partner Fillipov, saying: "Thank you so much for everything. This moment is for Maria."
He added: "I'm proper buzzing. I'm over the moon, I really am. Drinks are on me!"
Meanwhile, Tamaddon said...
- 3/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Beth Tweddle has finished third in the final of Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The result means that Ray Quinn and Hayley Tamaddon will now perform the iconic Bolero routine in a bid to win the final ever series.
All three finalists performed two routines in the first part of tonight's final, with Quinn topping the leaderboard with a maximum 80 points. Tammadon and Tweddle both scored 79.5.
After her exit, the Olympic gymnast thanked her professional partner Lukasz Rozycki and mentors Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
She added: "I've loved every single minute of it, and there's so many people I have to thank. There's so many people who have helped me get here. I don't know what to say."
Tonight's final will be the last ever episode of Dancing on Ice, bringing its nine-year run on ITV to an end.
Dancing on Ice All-Stars airs on ITV.
The result means that Ray Quinn and Hayley Tamaddon will now perform the iconic Bolero routine in a bid to win the final ever series.
All three finalists performed two routines in the first part of tonight's final, with Quinn topping the leaderboard with a maximum 80 points. Tammadon and Tweddle both scored 79.5.
After her exit, the Olympic gymnast thanked her professional partner Lukasz Rozycki and mentors Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
She added: "I've loved every single minute of it, and there's so many people I have to thank. There's so many people who have helped me get here. I don't know what to say."
Tonight's final will be the last ever episode of Dancing on Ice, bringing its nine-year run on ITV to an end.
Dancing on Ice All-Stars airs on ITV.
- 3/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice: ITV, 7pm
After nine series, Dancing on Ice draws to a close tonight and the top all-star is crowned.
Bookies favourite Ray Quinn and his professional partner Maria Filippov take on Beth Tweddle and Hayley Tamaddon, with their professional ice skating partners.
The last televised performance of the bolero by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will also be featured.
Call the Midwife: BBC One, 8pm
In the final episode of series three, Lady Browne's health continues to grow worse, and as things looks bleak Chummy is forced to put aside their bitter argument last week and help nurse her mother.
Young Jenny also meets a new gentleman who catches her eye, while Doc Turner and Shelagh receive a letter from the adoption agency.
Top Gear - Burma Special Part One: BBC Two, 8pm
Hitting our screens a little late, this Top Gear special finally begins tonight.
After nine series, Dancing on Ice draws to a close tonight and the top all-star is crowned.
Bookies favourite Ray Quinn and his professional partner Maria Filippov take on Beth Tweddle and Hayley Tamaddon, with their professional ice skating partners.
The last televised performance of the bolero by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will also be featured.
Call the Midwife: BBC One, 8pm
In the final episode of series three, Lady Browne's health continues to grow worse, and as things looks bleak Chummy is forced to put aside their bitter argument last week and help nurse her mother.
Young Jenny also meets a new gentleman who catches her eye, while Doc Turner and Shelagh receive a letter from the adoption agency.
Top Gear - Burma Special Part One: BBC Two, 8pm
Hitting our screens a little late, this Top Gear special finally begins tonight.
- 3/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice finalist Hayley Tamaddon has said that she hopes to avoid injuring herself like her boyfriend Marcus Brigstocke.
The comedian damaged his knee on Channel 4 series The Jump and had to pull out ahead of the final.
Tamaddon, who is competing against Ray Quinn and Beth Tweddle in the last ever show of Dancing on Ice tomorrow night (March 9), told The Sun: "Marcus is very proud of me, he's there supporting me every week.
"He just did The Jump and it broke him. He has just had a knee operation so touch wood none of us have any injuries like that."
The Coronation Street actress also revealed that she is planning on jumping over three men during the final.
"I go over three lads, it's like I'm flying without the wires," she teased. "They throw me and I rotate in the air and land on one foot...
The comedian damaged his knee on Channel 4 series The Jump and had to pull out ahead of the final.
Tamaddon, who is competing against Ray Quinn and Beth Tweddle in the last ever show of Dancing on Ice tomorrow night (March 9), told The Sun: "Marcus is very proud of me, he's there supporting me every week.
"He just did The Jump and it broke him. He has just had a knee operation so touch wood none of us have any injuries like that."
The Coronation Street actress also revealed that she is planning on jumping over three men during the final.
"I go over three lads, it's like I'm flying without the wires," she teased. "They throw me and I rotate in the air and land on one foot...
- 3/8/2014
- Digital Spy
After nine eventful series, ITV's Dancing on Ice finally hangs up its skates this Sunday (March 9).
Since its launch on January 14, 2006, the show has given us some truly memorable comedic moments - with Todd Carty's stumble off the rink in series four certainly springing to mind.
As ITV prepares to broadcast the last televised Bolero performance from Olympian duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and crown its final pair of winners, we present ten facts about Dancing on Ice in celebration of all things icy and sparkly.
1. Since 2006, Torvill and Dean have taught an incredible 111 different celebrities, comprising a total of 700 choreographed routines and a staggering 260 days on the ice. This all amounts to a grand total of 3,432 hours spent coaching. Somebody give them another medal!
2. Alongside all this training and coaching, the Olympic champions have also performed 90 different routines themselves for the show over the nine years.
3. Speaking of figures,...
Since its launch on January 14, 2006, the show has given us some truly memorable comedic moments - with Todd Carty's stumble off the rink in series four certainly springing to mind.
As ITV prepares to broadcast the last televised Bolero performance from Olympian duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and crown its final pair of winners, we present ten facts about Dancing on Ice in celebration of all things icy and sparkly.
1. Since 2006, Torvill and Dean have taught an incredible 111 different celebrities, comprising a total of 700 choreographed routines and a staggering 260 days on the ice. This all amounts to a grand total of 3,432 hours spent coaching. Somebody give them another medal!
2. Alongside all this training and coaching, the Olympic champions have also performed 90 different routines themselves for the show over the nine years.
3. Speaking of figures,...
- 3/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Sam Attwater has responded to claims that his exit from Dancing on Ice All-Stars was a fix.
There have been suggestions that the EastEnders actor and his partner Vicky Ogden were denied a place in the final because they haven't signed up for the show's forthcoming arena tour.
Attwater and Ogden were eliminated in last night's semi-final after finding themselves in the skate-off with Ray Quinn and Maria Filippov.
Asked about the fix claims on ITV's This Morning, he said: "Yeah, that's what was going around... but it is down to the public so if the people picked up the phones then I would have been in the final.
"There are certain dates of the tour that we can do, so we are trying to work that out and I think there's 20 shows out of the 37 or something that we can do, so hopefully we can work something out and be guest appearances or something.
There have been suggestions that the EastEnders actor and his partner Vicky Ogden were denied a place in the final because they haven't signed up for the show's forthcoming arena tour.
Attwater and Ogden were eliminated in last night's semi-final after finding themselves in the skate-off with Ray Quinn and Maria Filippov.
Asked about the fix claims on ITV's This Morning, he said: "Yeah, that's what was going around... but it is down to the public so if the people picked up the phones then I would have been in the final.
"There are certain dates of the tour that we can do, so we are trying to work that out and I think there's 20 shows out of the 37 or something that we can do, so hopefully we can work something out and be guest appearances or something.
- 3/3/2014
- Digital Spy
It's the semi-final! After the hopefuls had to prove their ability with a solo skate, it was rugby hunk Kyran Bracken who left the competition last week. Now the skaters are down to just four.
The awesome foursome are hoping to win a place in next week's final and be named the champion of champions. Just to add to the pressure, the remaining skaters will also be flying this week. So who will succeed and who will fail? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm to find out.
20:57So that's all from us this week. See you back here next week for the last ever Dancing on Ice!
20:55Totally forgot Emma Bunton was once a judge!
20:54After battling it out in five skate-offs, Sam is going home.
20:54So Ray is going through to the final.
20:54Jason predictably saves Ray.
20:53Ashley also saves Ray.
20:53Karen votes to save Ray.
The awesome foursome are hoping to win a place in next week's final and be named the champion of champions. Just to add to the pressure, the remaining skaters will also be flying this week. So who will succeed and who will fail? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm to find out.
20:57So that's all from us this week. See you back here next week for the last ever Dancing on Ice!
20:55Totally forgot Emma Bunton was once a judge!
20:54After battling it out in five skate-offs, Sam is going home.
20:54So Ray is going through to the final.
20:54Jason predictably saves Ray.
20:53Ashley also saves Ray.
20:53Karen votes to save Ray.
- 3/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Gareth Gates and Suzanne Shaw have signed up to take part in the Dancing on Ice tour.
The duo - who were eliminated from the show in the past two weeks - have agreed to join the nationwide extravaganza along with Bonnie Langford and Beth Tweddle, who is still in the competition.
They join previously announced contestants Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon, Kyran Bracken and Joe Pasquale for the live shows, which kick off in March.
Shaw said that being part of the tour is the "perfect way to celebrate what has been one of the best experiences of [her] life", while Gates added: "I'm glad I don't have to hang up my skates just yet - I can't wait to get on the tour and skate all around the country!"
Langford claimed that she "had a ball" on her last Dancing on Ice tour, and is "delighted to be able to...
The duo - who were eliminated from the show in the past two weeks - have agreed to join the nationwide extravaganza along with Bonnie Langford and Beth Tweddle, who is still in the competition.
They join previously announced contestants Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon, Kyran Bracken and Joe Pasquale for the live shows, which kick off in March.
Shaw said that being part of the tour is the "perfect way to celebrate what has been one of the best experiences of [her] life", while Gates added: "I'm glad I don't have to hang up my skates just yet - I can't wait to get on the tour and skate all around the country!"
Langford claimed that she "had a ball" on her last Dancing on Ice tour, and is "delighted to be able to...
- 2/19/2014
- Digital Spy
This is a column for all you “I want to be a writer” writers out there.
The Xxii Olympics officially opened on Friday, February 8th, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Thirty years ago the Xiv Olympics took place in Sarajevo in what was Yugoslavia and is now Bosnia-Herzegovina, although the region is usually just called Bosnia. Thirty years later the Olympic village, the ice rink, the bobsled and luge tracks, the ski jump, the other sports facilities and hotels are gone, destroyed during the Bosnian war and the 44-months-long Siege of Sarajevo which killed nearly twelve thousand of the city’s residents.
Thirty years ago this week I watched and was swept away, like everyone else by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s romantically brilliant ice dance set to Ravel’s Boléro. (I just watched it again courtesy of YouTube, and it still captures my heart.) The routine set off a bit...
The Xxii Olympics officially opened on Friday, February 8th, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Thirty years ago the Xiv Olympics took place in Sarajevo in what was Yugoslavia and is now Bosnia-Herzegovina, although the region is usually just called Bosnia. Thirty years later the Olympic village, the ice rink, the bobsled and luge tracks, the ski jump, the other sports facilities and hotels are gone, destroyed during the Bosnian war and the 44-months-long Siege of Sarajevo which killed nearly twelve thousand of the city’s residents.
Thirty years ago this week I watched and was swept away, like everyone else by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s romantically brilliant ice dance set to Ravel’s Boléro. (I just watched it again courtesy of YouTube, and it still captures my heart.) The routine set off a bit...
- 2/10/2014
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
Dancing on Ice All-Stars continued tonight (February 9), as the remaining seven celebrities took to the rink to impress the Ice Panel and the viewing public.
The latest episode saw the contestants celebrate all things 1984 to mark the 30th anniversary of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean winning gold at the Winter Olympics, before Gareth Gates was eliminated from the competition.
If you missed the show - or even if you didn't - you can read our coverage here. Take a look at all the best pictures from the night below:...
The latest episode saw the contestants celebrate all things 1984 to mark the 30th anniversary of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean winning gold at the Winter Olympics, before Gareth Gates was eliminated from the competition.
If you missed the show - or even if you didn't - you can read our coverage here. Take a look at all the best pictures from the night below:...
- 2/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Daniel Whiston would be ''surprised'' if Torvill and Dean don't reunite in future. The 'Dancing on Ice' mentors - full names Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - announced this week they will end their decades-long partnership this year following the ninth and final series of the hit ITV show, and after marking the 30th anniversary of their famous bolero at the 1984 Winter Olympics. However, 'Dancing on Ice' pro skater Daniel - who has re-teamed with Hayley Tamaddon for the all-stars series - isn't convinced the legendary duo's split will be permanent. He told Bang Showbiz exclusively: ''It's a very personal decision on...
- 2/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Daniel Whiston would be ''surprised'' if Torvill and Dean don't reunite in future. The 'Dancing on Ice' mentors - full names Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - announced this week they will end their decades-long partnership this year following the ninth and final series of the hit ITV show, and after marking the 30th anniversary of their famous bolero at the 1984 Winter Olympics. However, 'Dancing on Ice' pro skater Daniel - who has re-teamed with Hayley Tamaddon for the all-stars series - isn't convinced the legendary duo's split will be permanent. He told Bang Showbiz exclusively: ''It's a very personal decision on...
- 2/6/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The first batch of celebrities taking part in the Dancing on Ice Final Tour 2014 have been unveiled.
Former winners Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon and Kyran Bracken have all signed up to take part in the eight-city tour, along with comedian Joe Pasquale.
More stars are due to be announced soon, but ticket-holders will also get the chance to see coaches Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean perform special routines created specifically for the tour.
Meanwhile, the celebrities will be judged by Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Nicky Slater, while the audience will be able to vote for their favourite couples by text message.
The winning duo will take to the ice for a finale performance of Bolero.
"I've had some amazing highlights in my career and winning Dancing on Ice in 2009 is certainly one of the best," Quinn said.
"I am thrilled to be able to continue my time on the...
Former winners Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon and Kyran Bracken have all signed up to take part in the eight-city tour, along with comedian Joe Pasquale.
More stars are due to be announced soon, but ticket-holders will also get the chance to see coaches Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean perform special routines created specifically for the tour.
Meanwhile, the celebrities will be judged by Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Nicky Slater, while the audience will be able to vote for their favourite couples by text message.
The winning duo will take to the ice for a finale performance of Bolero.
"I've had some amazing highlights in my career and winning Dancing on Ice in 2009 is certainly one of the best," Quinn said.
"I am thrilled to be able to continue my time on the...
- 2/6/2014
- Digital Spy
'Dancing On Ice' is set to return without Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. The figure skating show was axed after the former Olympic duo decided to quit, reports now claim it could be back for a tenth series without the influential pair. Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, an insider said: ''ITV own the format rights so there's nothing stopping them bringing it back without its main stars. The general feeling is the show is bigger than Jayne and Chris. ''At the beginning it relied on their fame to bring in the viewers but now it's bigger than that. It's not a...
- 2/2/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
'Dancing On Ice' is set to return without Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. The figure skating show was axed after the former Olympic duo decided to quit, reports now claim it could be back for a tenth series without the influential pair. Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, an insider said: ''ITV own the format rights so there's nothing stopping them bringing it back without its main stars. The general feeling is the show is bigger than Jayne and Chris. ''At the beginning it relied on their fame to bring in the viewers but now it's bigger than that. It's not a...
- 1/31/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Torvill and Dean are planning a special anniversary performance of the bolero.
Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will return to Sarajevo to perform the routine, 30 years after they won their Olympic gold medals in 1984.
The pair were invited to visit the city by the Mayors of Sarajevo and East Sarajevo, to celebrate the anniversary of the historic sporting moment.
They will skate at the same stadium in which they originally celebrated their Olympic victory, although the venue has been rebuilt after it was destroyed during the Bosnian war.
Torvill and Dean will be joined by a team of junior and senior figure skaters at the event, which will take place on February 13.
The performance aims to raise money to build a permanent ice rink in Sarajevo, ahead of the 2017 European Youth Winter Olympic Festival.
Torvill and Dean said: "We are delighted to be invited back to Sarajevo by the Mayors.
Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will return to Sarajevo to perform the routine, 30 years after they won their Olympic gold medals in 1984.
The pair were invited to visit the city by the Mayors of Sarajevo and East Sarajevo, to celebrate the anniversary of the historic sporting moment.
They will skate at the same stadium in which they originally celebrated their Olympic victory, although the venue has been rebuilt after it was destroyed during the Bosnian war.
Torvill and Dean will be joined by a team of junior and senior figure skaters at the event, which will take place on February 13.
The performance aims to raise money to build a permanent ice rink in Sarajevo, ahead of the 2017 European Youth Winter Olympic Festival.
Torvill and Dean said: "We are delighted to be invited back to Sarajevo by the Mayors.
- 1/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice returned to our screens last week, and it was more dramatic than ever. The first show boasted sequins, skates and Sylvain Longchambon not trying to seduce his skating partner.
Now it's time to see who will fall and who will soar in the second week of the competition - but who will be joining Jorgie Porter and Joe Pasquale in hanging up their skates? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm, as the second batch of past champions and fan favourites return to the ice.
20:56That's all from me tonight! Join us again next week, same time, same place.
20:55Next week will see both sets of celebrities join forces, as all 10 skate.
20:54So what did you think of the results? Were they what you expected? Let us know.
20:54Gary accepts defeat graciously, and both he and David are praised by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
Now it's time to see who will fall and who will soar in the second week of the competition - but who will be joining Jorgie Porter and Joe Pasquale in hanging up their skates? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm, as the second batch of past champions and fan favourites return to the ice.
20:56That's all from me tonight! Join us again next week, same time, same place.
20:55Next week will see both sets of celebrities join forces, as all 10 skate.
20:54So what did you think of the results? Were they what you expected? Let us know.
20:54Gary accepts defeat graciously, and both he and David are praised by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
- 1/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have admitted that there is "no obvious winner" for this year's Dancing on Ice: All-Stars.
Speaking to Digital Spy at the show's launch this week, the duo explained that the six champions among the cast have both "an advantage and a disadvantage".
"At the moment, everyone wants to be the underdog as opposed to the obvious winner," Dean revealed. "There isn't really an obvious winner at all."
The duo also admitted that it's tough to say who will be voted out first, with Torvill explaining: "That's a difficult one because it's going to be entirely public vote, so it's a tricky one. No idea."
Dean added: "The first two shows are split and we've got to lose two out of each. And we do different scenarios, but we can't call it."
Elsewhere, Torvill admitted that the show is "tough" for the contestants, saying: "There's a lot of pressure.
Speaking to Digital Spy at the show's launch this week, the duo explained that the six champions among the cast have both "an advantage and a disadvantage".
"At the moment, everyone wants to be the underdog as opposed to the obvious winner," Dean revealed. "There isn't really an obvious winner at all."
The duo also admitted that it's tough to say who will be voted out first, with Torvill explaining: "That's a difficult one because it's going to be entirely public vote, so it's a tricky one. No idea."
Dean added: "The first two shows are split and we've got to lose two out of each. And we do different scenarios, but we can't call it."
Elsewhere, Torvill admitted that the show is "tough" for the contestants, saying: "There's a lot of pressure.
- 1/5/2014
- Digital Spy
ITV has revealed the partnerships for the final series of Dancing on Ice.
Several celebrities will be reuniting with their original skating partners for the all-star edition, while others pair up with professionals or their real-life romantic partners.
Bonnie Langford was originally going to partner Mark Hanretty, but he has since been replaced by Andrei Lipanov due to a shoulder injury.
Suzanne Shaw will reunite with original partner Matt Evers, while Hayley Tamaddon will meet up once again with Daniel Whiston.
Zaraah Abrahams will skate with Andy Buchanan, Jorgie Porter will dance with Sylvain Longchambon and Beth Tweddle will partner Lukasz Rozycki.
David Seaman will dance with his real-life partner Frankie Poultney, as will Sam Attwater with Vicky Ogden.
Kyran Bracken will perform with Nina Ulanova, Gareth Gates is with Brianne Delcourt and Ray Quinn will dance with original partner Maria Filippov.
Finally, Todd Carty will partner Alexandra Schauman, Gary Lucy...
Several celebrities will be reuniting with their original skating partners for the all-star edition, while others pair up with professionals or their real-life romantic partners.
Bonnie Langford was originally going to partner Mark Hanretty, but he has since been replaced by Andrei Lipanov due to a shoulder injury.
Suzanne Shaw will reunite with original partner Matt Evers, while Hayley Tamaddon will meet up once again with Daniel Whiston.
Zaraah Abrahams will skate with Andy Buchanan, Jorgie Porter will dance with Sylvain Longchambon and Beth Tweddle will partner Lukasz Rozycki.
David Seaman will dance with his real-life partner Frankie Poultney, as will Sam Attwater with Vicky Ogden.
Kyran Bracken will perform with Nina Ulanova, Gareth Gates is with Brianne Delcourt and Ray Quinn will dance with original partner Maria Filippov.
Finally, Todd Carty will partner Alexandra Schauman, Gary Lucy...
- 12/17/2013
- Digital Spy
Dancing On Ice will return for its final series on the first Sunday in January, it has been confirmed.
The ITV Press Centre Twitter account confirmed that the final run of the reality show would start on Sunday, January 5 at 6.15pm.
It will be the show's ninth series and will bow out with an 'All-Star' special, featuring former champions and popular celebrities from the last 8 years.
The full lineup confirmed earlier this week is:
Bonnie Langford (third in series 1)
Suzanne Shaw (winner in series 3)
Zaraah Abrahams (third in series 3)
Hayley Tamaddon (winner in series 5)
Jorgie Porter (second in series 7)
Beth Tweddle (winner in series 8)
David Seaman (fourth in series 1)
Kyran Bracken (winner in series 2)
Gareth Gates (fourth in series 3)
Ray Quinn (winner in series 4)
Todd Carty (ninth in series 4)
Gary Lucy (second in series 5)
Sam Attwater (winner in series 6)
Joe Pasquale (sixth in series 8)
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will return to train the celebs,...
The ITV Press Centre Twitter account confirmed that the final run of the reality show would start on Sunday, January 5 at 6.15pm.
It will be the show's ninth series and will bow out with an 'All-Star' special, featuring former champions and popular celebrities from the last 8 years.
The full lineup confirmed earlier this week is:
Bonnie Langford (third in series 1)
Suzanne Shaw (winner in series 3)
Zaraah Abrahams (third in series 3)
Hayley Tamaddon (winner in series 5)
Jorgie Porter (second in series 7)
Beth Tweddle (winner in series 8)
David Seaman (fourth in series 1)
Kyran Bracken (winner in series 2)
Gareth Gates (fourth in series 3)
Ray Quinn (winner in series 4)
Todd Carty (ninth in series 4)
Gary Lucy (second in series 5)
Sam Attwater (winner in series 6)
Joe Pasquale (sixth in series 8)
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will return to train the celebs,...
- 12/12/2013
- Digital Spy
A teaser for the Strictly Come Dancing Children in Need special has been released.
The clip sees Olympic skating duo Torvill and Dean swap the ice rink for the ballroom as they compete against each other in a battle on the dancefloor.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean pair up with pro dancers James Jordan and Aliona Vilani respectively, to learn a routine which they must perform in front of a studio audience.
When asked whether he finds the Strictly ballroom daunting, Dancing on Ice coach Dean replies: "Very, very daunting. I have to say, this is not as slippy as it should be."
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will host the special event, which will air as part of the fundraising broadcast on Friday, November 15.
The first pictures of the Children in Need version of the BBC dancing competition were released last week.
Other events at this year's fundraiser will...
The clip sees Olympic skating duo Torvill and Dean swap the ice rink for the ballroom as they compete against each other in a battle on the dancefloor.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean pair up with pro dancers James Jordan and Aliona Vilani respectively, to learn a routine which they must perform in front of a studio audience.
When asked whether he finds the Strictly ballroom daunting, Dancing on Ice coach Dean replies: "Very, very daunting. I have to say, this is not as slippy as it should be."
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will host the special event, which will air as part of the fundraising broadcast on Friday, November 15.
The first pictures of the Children in Need version of the BBC dancing competition were released last week.
Other events at this year's fundraiser will...
- 11/14/2013
- Digital Spy
Dancing On Ice star Torvill and Dean will swap the ice rink for the ballroom as part of a special Children in Need version of Strictly Come Dancing.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will compete against each other in a battle on the dancefloor in a segment, which will air on the fundraising broadcast on Friday, November 15.
Pro dancers Aliona Vilani and James Jordan will team up with the Winter Olympics duo and teach them a routine, which they will have to perform in front of a studio audience.
Strictly hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will host the special event.
Other events at this year's Children in Need will include an appearance from One Direction, a musical performance from the cast of EastEnders a sketch from Catherine Tate.
Terry Wogan, Tess Daly, Fearne Cotton, Zoe Ball and Nick Grimshaw will host this year's evening of fun and music.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will compete against each other in a battle on the dancefloor in a segment, which will air on the fundraising broadcast on Friday, November 15.
Pro dancers Aliona Vilani and James Jordan will team up with the Winter Olympics duo and teach them a routine, which they will have to perform in front of a studio audience.
Strictly hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will host the special event.
Other events at this year's Children in Need will include an appearance from One Direction, a musical performance from the cast of EastEnders a sketch from Catherine Tate.
Terry Wogan, Tess Daly, Fearne Cotton, Zoe Ball and Nick Grimshaw will host this year's evening of fun and music.
- 11/5/2013
- Digital Spy
Todd Carty has reportedly signed up for a return to Dancing on Ice.
The former EastEnders actor is said to have agreed a deal to appear as a contestant in the ITV show's final series in January, according to The Sun.
The dancing competition will come to an end in 2014, with professional skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean confirming their departure back in the summer.
Some of the show's best-loved contestants from past series are tipped to compete once again.
Todd Carty became a popular contestant back in 2009, when he spectacularly stumbled off set during a routine.
Former Hear'Say singer and 2008 winner Suzanne Shaw is also said to have signed a deal to return, along with 2010 champion Hayley Tamaddon.
Carty recently appeared as a fictional version of himself in Charlie Brooker's A Touch of Cloth.
Watch the classic Dancing on Ice moment below:...
The former EastEnders actor is said to have agreed a deal to appear as a contestant in the ITV show's final series in January, according to The Sun.
The dancing competition will come to an end in 2014, with professional skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean confirming their departure back in the summer.
Some of the show's best-loved contestants from past series are tipped to compete once again.
Todd Carty became a popular contestant back in 2009, when he spectacularly stumbled off set during a routine.
Former Hear'Say singer and 2008 winner Suzanne Shaw is also said to have signed a deal to return, along with 2010 champion Hayley Tamaddon.
Carty recently appeared as a fictional version of himself in Charlie Brooker's A Touch of Cloth.
Watch the classic Dancing on Ice moment below:...
- 10/31/2013
- Digital Spy
'Dancing on Ice' will bring back past favourites for its last ever series. The ITV skating competition is set to end on a high by reuniting some of the best-loved celebrity contestants for an all-star edition, with Olympic champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean returning to help the wannabe skaters one last time. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Torvill and Dean said they wanted the final series to be the best, so what better way to treat fans than by bringing back some of their favourites? ''It won't just be people who've won. The idea is to bring people back who made...
- 7/9/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Dancing on Ice may come to an end with an 'all-star' series on ITV.
The celebrity ice skating competition was recently announced to air its ninth and final series in January 2014, after professional skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean confirmed their departure.
Vanilla Ice, Beth Tweddle and Jorgie Porter are among the former contestants who are being lined up for a final series, according to The Sun.
Ray Quinn, Todd Carty, Chris Fountain and Kyran Bracken are also said to be likely for a return.
"Torvill and Dean said they wanted the final series to be the best, so what better way to treat fans than by bringing back some of their favourites?" an insider is quoted as saying.
"It won't just be people who've won. The idea is to bring people back who made an impression - whether they made a decent fist of it or not.
"Some have...
The celebrity ice skating competition was recently announced to air its ninth and final series in January 2014, after professional skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean confirmed their departure.
Vanilla Ice, Beth Tweddle and Jorgie Porter are among the former contestants who are being lined up for a final series, according to The Sun.
Ray Quinn, Todd Carty, Chris Fountain and Kyran Bracken are also said to be likely for a return.
"Torvill and Dean said they wanted the final series to be the best, so what better way to treat fans than by bringing back some of their favourites?" an insider is quoted as saying.
"It won't just be people who've won. The idea is to bring people back who made an impression - whether they made a decent fist of it or not.
"Some have...
- 7/9/2013
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice may survive after Torvill and Dean's departure from the series, according to a report.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean recently announced they will leave the show after the 2014 edition, with ITV boss Peter Fincham confirming the programme's end following their exit.
However, producers are said to be thinking about continuing the show with new professional coaches, according to The Sun.
A source said: "The show is still massive for ITV.
"But when Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean decided to go, it gave Peter Fincham a reason to get rid of it.
"Yet many at ITV Studios think that was the wrong decision. Jayne and Christopher leaving is a big deal and it will be incredibly hard to replace them - but not impossible.
"To say that they are the only telegenic skating pros who could fill the role would be wrong. So watch this space."
Dancing on Ice...
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean recently announced they will leave the show after the 2014 edition, with ITV boss Peter Fincham confirming the programme's end following their exit.
However, producers are said to be thinking about continuing the show with new professional coaches, according to The Sun.
A source said: "The show is still massive for ITV.
"But when Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean decided to go, it gave Peter Fincham a reason to get rid of it.
"Yet many at ITV Studios think that was the wrong decision. Jayne and Christopher leaving is a big deal and it will be incredibly hard to replace them - but not impossible.
"To say that they are the only telegenic skating pros who could fill the role would be wrong. So watch this space."
Dancing on Ice...
- 6/24/2013
- Digital Spy
'Dancing on Ice' might return without Torvill and Dean. ITV producers are hoping to keep the ice-skating competition going by bringing in new mentors to coach future celebrity contestants, in spite of TV boss Peter Fincham claiming the show couldn't go on without the Olympic duo once they hang up their skates in 2014. An insider told The Sun newspaper: ''The show is still massive for ITV. But when Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean decided to go, it gave Peter Fincham a reason to get rid of it. ''Yet many at ITV Studios think that was the wrong decision. Jayne and Christopher leaving...
- 6/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean want David Beckham and Kylie Minogue for the final series of 'Dancing on Ice'. The celebrity skating contest will end after nine seasons We hope a lot of the old competitors will come back too next year and the professional coaches already have a wish-list of their dream contestants, with the newly-retired soccer star and the pop princess at the top of their targets. Christopher said: ''At the start of each series, we sit down and write a wish list. Jayne always starts with David Beckham.'' Jayne added: ''And he's just retired, so it's perfect timing, isn't it?...
- 5/22/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean want David Beckham and Kylie Minogue for the final series of 'Dancing on Ice'. The ITV celebrity skating contest will end after nine seasons We hope a lot of the old competitors will come back too next year and the professional coaches already have a wish-list of their dream contestants, with the newly-retired soccer star and the pop princess at the top of their targets. Christopher said: ''At the start of each series, we sit down and write a wish list. Jayne always starts with David Beckham.'' Jayne added: ''And he's just retired, so it's perfect timing, isn't...
- 5/22/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The final 'Dancing on Ice' tour will kick-off in March 2014. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - who train the competing couples - announced earlier today (21.05.13) the ITV skating show will come to an end next year, but they have vowed to make sure the tour is the ''biggest and best'' in the programme's history. Torvill said: ''Next year will be the 30th anniversary of Bolero and our Olympic Gold medal in Sarajevo, so for us, it seemed a fitting time to say goodbye to 'Dancing on Ice'. We wanted to go out on a high! ''But, we will not...
- 5/21/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The final 'Dancing on Ice' tour will kick-off in March 2014. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - who train the competing couples - announced earlier today (21.05.13) the ITV skating show will come to an end next year, but they have vowed to make sure the tour is the ''biggest and best'' in the programme's history. Torvill said: ''Next year will be the 30th anniversary of Bolero and our Olympic Gold medal in Sarajevo, so for us, it seemed a fitting time to say goodbye to 'Dancing on Ice'. We wanted to go out on a high! ''But, we will not...
- 5/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The dates have been confirmed for the last ever Dancing on Ice tour.
The live tour will perform across the UK from March 2014 following the conclusion of the ninth and final series of the ITV competition, and tickets go on sale this Friday, May 24.
> Torvill & Dean on 'Dancing on Ice' end: 'That might be our last bolero'
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean said: "We are delighted to announce the last ever Dancing on Ice UK arena tour, starting in March 2014.
"We can't wait to be back on the road and we're already planning the show."
They added: "It will be the biggest and best tour we've done to date and there will be some great surprises for the audiences across the country - we hope you will come and see us."
Tickets can be bought online at Ticketzone. They can also be bought via 08444 99 99 55 or by phoning the venues directly.
The live tour will perform across the UK from March 2014 following the conclusion of the ninth and final series of the ITV competition, and tickets go on sale this Friday, May 24.
> Torvill & Dean on 'Dancing on Ice' end: 'That might be our last bolero'
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean said: "We are delighted to announce the last ever Dancing on Ice UK arena tour, starting in March 2014.
"We can't wait to be back on the road and we're already planning the show."
They added: "It will be the biggest and best tour we've done to date and there will be some great surprises for the audiences across the country - we hope you will come and see us."
Tickets can be bought online at Ticketzone. They can also be bought via 08444 99 99 55 or by phoning the venues directly.
- 5/21/2013
- Digital Spy
'Dancing On Ice' will end next year. The ninth series of the ITV skating contest will be the last, host Phillip Schofield - who fronts the show with Christine Bleakley - has confirmed. He tweeted: ''Enjoy it while you can. Dancing on Ice 2014 will be the final series. And I can take up skiing again! ;) (sic)'' Phillip's confirmation came after Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean - who train the competing couples - announced the 2014 series would be their last as it coincides with the 30-year anniversary of their famous 'Bolero' performance, which won gold at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics. Announcing the...
- 5/21/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Torvill and Dean have said that they will not hang up their skates when Dancing on Ice ends next year, but admit that they will "slow them down a little bit".
Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean also told ITV's Daybreak that they may never skate their famous bolero again when the show finishes.
Dean said: "Next year Dancing on Ice is going to be our final Dancing on Ice. It's come full circle for us, it's 30 years since we performed in bolero, on February 14, Valentine's Day and it will be 30 years next year and we just thought for us it's sort of full circle.
"We've had this wonderful experience doing Dancing on Ice and we just wanted to finish at the top of our game and for the show to be on top of its game and so we just felt it was the right time."
He added:...
Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean also told ITV's Daybreak that they may never skate their famous bolero again when the show finishes.
Dean said: "Next year Dancing on Ice is going to be our final Dancing on Ice. It's come full circle for us, it's 30 years since we performed in bolero, on February 14, Valentine's Day and it will be 30 years next year and we just thought for us it's sort of full circle.
"We've had this wonderful experience doing Dancing on Ice and we just wanted to finish at the top of our game and for the show to be on top of its game and so we just felt it was the right time."
He added:...
- 5/21/2013
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice will come to an end after its 2014 series, it has been announced.
The ITV celebrity skating competition will air its ninth and final series next year, ITV confirmed in a statement.
ITV's Director of Television Peter Fincham said: "Dancing on Ice has been a firm favourite with viewers since it launched eight years ago and we all have every intention of going out on a high next year."
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean said: "Next year will be the 30th anniversary of 'Bolero' and our Olympic gold medal in Sarajevo and for us, it seemed a fitting time to say goodbye to Dancing on Ice.
"We wanted to go out on a high. We have loved every minute of the eight series and we're determined to make our final series the best ever. It has been a real pleasure to work on one of the UK's biggest and best loved entertainment shows,...
The ITV celebrity skating competition will air its ninth and final series next year, ITV confirmed in a statement.
ITV's Director of Television Peter Fincham said: "Dancing on Ice has been a firm favourite with viewers since it launched eight years ago and we all have every intention of going out on a high next year."
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean said: "Next year will be the 30th anniversary of 'Bolero' and our Olympic gold medal in Sarajevo and for us, it seemed a fitting time to say goodbye to Dancing on Ice.
"We wanted to go out on a high. We have loved every minute of the eight series and we're determined to make our final series the best ever. It has been a real pleasure to work on one of the UK's biggest and best loved entertainment shows,...
- 5/21/2013
- Digital Spy
Beth Tweddle has won the eighth series of ITV reality show Dancing on Ice.
The 27-year-old gymnast beat EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas to lift the trophy in tonight's final (March 10).
Tweddle, who had been an early favourite to win the show, said that she was "speechless" after being told by presenter Philip Schofield that she was the victor.
Her professional partner on the show Dan Whiston said: "I've never heard Beth say she's speechless - ever!"
Meanwhile, Schofield told Tweddle: "You were the one we were waiting for!"
Earlier in the programme, Tweddle and Lapinskas had beaten boxer Luke Campbell to third place. Both then had to perform their version of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's infamous 'Bolero' routine that won them gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
Tweddle was then crowned as the winner, and presented a trophy by Torvill and Dean.
Earlier this week, Tweddle was tipped for glory by Digital Spy readers,...
The 27-year-old gymnast beat EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas to lift the trophy in tonight's final (March 10).
Tweddle, who had been an early favourite to win the show, said that she was "speechless" after being told by presenter Philip Schofield that she was the victor.
Her professional partner on the show Dan Whiston said: "I've never heard Beth say she's speechless - ever!"
Meanwhile, Schofield told Tweddle: "You were the one we were waiting for!"
Earlier in the programme, Tweddle and Lapinskas had beaten boxer Luke Campbell to third place. Both then had to perform their version of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's infamous 'Bolero' routine that won them gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
Tweddle was then crowned as the winner, and presented a trophy by Torvill and Dean.
Earlier this week, Tweddle was tipped for glory by Digital Spy readers,...
- 3/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Piers Morgan's Life Stories last night achieved its best audience in two-and-a-half years, overnight data shows.
Morgan's hour-long interview with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean attracted an impressive 5.85m (24.9%) to ITV from 9pm, appealing to a further 360,000 on +1.
The CNN broadcaster's 56th programme was its fourth most popular, and most watched since November 2010 when Susan Boyle appeared.
However, Morgan had little in the way of competition, its nearest rival being a BBC One repeat of New Tricks, which took 3.3m (14.1%).
A Vicar of Dibley classic preceded the crime drama with 2.9m (12%) in the 8.30pm slot, soundly beaten by Coronation Street.
Against BBC One's EastEnders, ITV's Wild Britain with Ray Mears mustered 2.87m (12.5%) at 8pm (+1: 129k).
BBC Two and Channel 5's best-rated programmes came during the 8pm hour, with Gardeners' World interesting 2.24m (9.2%) and 5's Ice Road Truckers entertaining 1.11m (4.7%).
Two's documentary Wild Arabia then educated 2.09m (9.9%) at 9pm, while...
Morgan's hour-long interview with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean attracted an impressive 5.85m (24.9%) to ITV from 9pm, appealing to a further 360,000 on +1.
The CNN broadcaster's 56th programme was its fourth most popular, and most watched since November 2010 when Susan Boyle appeared.
However, Morgan had little in the way of competition, its nearest rival being a BBC One repeat of New Tricks, which took 3.3m (14.1%).
A Vicar of Dibley classic preceded the crime drama with 2.9m (12%) in the 8.30pm slot, soundly beaten by Coronation Street.
Against BBC One's EastEnders, ITV's Wild Britain with Ray Mears mustered 2.87m (12.5%) at 8pm (+1: 129k).
BBC Two and Channel 5's best-rated programmes came during the 8pm hour, with Gardeners' World interesting 2.24m (9.2%) and 5's Ice Road Truckers entertaining 1.11m (4.7%).
Two's documentary Wild Arabia then educated 2.09m (9.9%) at 9pm, while...
- 3/9/2013
- Digital Spy
Beth Tweddle, Matt Lapinskas and Luke Campbell made it through to the Dancing on Ice final tonight (March 3) after an unprecedented semi-final.
Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas was forced to withdraw from the competition this evening after becoming unwell with severe motion sickness.
Thomas, 38, had been struggling all week with rehearsing a routine in which he would 'fly' across the rink. Footage showed him regularly vomiting and struggling to keep his composure.
After failing to perform his rehearsed routine, Thomas was told by paramedics that he would not be allowed to skate again this evening.
However, presenter Philip Schofield announced during the results show that Thomas received some of the lowest votes and therefore would have to perform again. On advice from the show's medical team, Thomas was forced to withdraw immediately from the competition.
It allowed gymnast Tweddle, EastEnders actor Lapinskas and boxer Campbell to sail through to the final without challenge.
Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas was forced to withdraw from the competition this evening after becoming unwell with severe motion sickness.
Thomas, 38, had been struggling all week with rehearsing a routine in which he would 'fly' across the rink. Footage showed him regularly vomiting and struggling to keep his composure.
After failing to perform his rehearsed routine, Thomas was told by paramedics that he would not be allowed to skate again this evening.
However, presenter Philip Schofield announced during the results show that Thomas received some of the lowest votes and therefore would have to perform again. On advice from the show's medical team, Thomas was forced to withdraw immediately from the competition.
It allowed gymnast Tweddle, EastEnders actor Lapinskas and boxer Campbell to sail through to the final without challenge.
- 3/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Torvill and Dean have reportedly admitted to having a short romance in the past.
Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have often faced speculation over a possible romance during their professional career in the 1980s.
However, they are now said to have confirmed a brief fling to Piers Morgan while chatting on an upcoming Life Stories episode.
Breaking News: 'Yes, we dabbled...' -@torvillanddean finally admit to a romantic past together, albeit a very short one...#LifeStories
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 13, 2013
Torvill is now married to sound engineer Phil Christensen, while Dean is dating his Dancing on Ice co-star Karen Barber.
The pair won the figure skating gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics for their Bolero routine, and were one of the top skating duos of the 1980s.
They emerged from retirement in 2006 by joining ITV show Dancing on Ice.
Watch the pair talk to Digital Spy about...
Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have often faced speculation over a possible romance during their professional career in the 1980s.
However, they are now said to have confirmed a brief fling to Piers Morgan while chatting on an upcoming Life Stories episode.
Breaking News: 'Yes, we dabbled...' -@torvillanddean finally admit to a romantic past together, albeit a very short one...#LifeStories
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 13, 2013
Torvill is now married to sound engineer Phil Christensen, while Dean is dating his Dancing on Ice co-star Karen Barber.
The pair won the figure skating gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics for their Bolero routine, and were one of the top skating duos of the 1980s.
They emerged from retirement in 2006 by joining ITV show Dancing on Ice.
Watch the pair talk to Digital Spy about...
- 2/14/2013
- Digital Spy
Chico has finished in third place in this year's Dancing on Ice grand final. The singer was sent home after receiving the least amount of viewer votes for his self-created Happy Days routine and a repeat performance of his favourite dance to Lmfao's 'Sexy and I Know It'. He finished in third place on the leaderboard with 56 compared to Matthew Wolfenden's 58.5 and Jorgie Porter's 59, but still managed to score his first perfect 30 for his second dance. Christopher Dean said of Chico: "[He was a] worthy finalist, he could have gone on to be in the final, it was so close." Chico said: "I've fallen in love with a sport that I never (more)...
- 3/25/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill gave a Dancing on Ice injury update on This Morning earlier today, revealing that the contestants are "bruised and hurting". The duo also insisted that it was still an open race for the Dancing on Ice 2012 crown, despite bookmakers having Jorgie Porter and Matthew Wolfenden as strong favourites. "I think whoever is there in the last three can win it," said Dean. Commenting on the final nine contestants, Dean continued: "They are bruised and hurting - just the way that they should be. "I think the frog lift might be coming back from Sam [Nixon] - he hurt his knee from it so we took it out last week but he has come back and said, 'I want to do this', so it's back in this week, fingers crossed." (more)...
- 2/23/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Jennifer Ellison thinks she has the "biggest mountain to climb" on 'Dancing On Ice'. The 28-year-old actress - who cracked her head open while performing a tricky routine on the ITV1 show last weekend - admits while she has done "really well" to have come so far in the celebrity skating competition, she believes Jorgie Porter or Matthew Wolfenden will be crowned champion. She said: "Out of everybody, I've probably got the biggest mountain to climb. On the very first test we did with Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill, I scored the lowest points, so I've done really well. "Jorgie and Matthew...
- 2/19/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
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