Dancing On Ice: A recap of the 2024 series
Ryan Thomas won the show!
Last updated 17th Sep 2024
Following its return to our screens in 2018, popular entertainment show Dancing On Ice has been hugely popular with fans. Following nine weeks, series 16 ended on Sunday 10th March 2024, with former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas being crowned the winner.
As we await the 2025 series, here's your ultimate recap of the last series.
Who won the 2024 series?
Following a tense final on Sunday 10th March, Ryan Thomas and his partner Amani Fancy were crowned the winners of 16 series, after a public vote.
Ryan and Amani saw off competition from Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer, and Adele Roberts and Mark Hanretty.
When was the 2024 final?
The series 16 final took place on Sunday 10th March.
Who was in the 2024 final?
After Amber Davies lost her place on the show during the semi-final, four celebs remained, including Adele Roberts, Ryan Thomas, Greg Rutherford MBE, and Miles Nazaire.
However, just hours before the final, ITV/STV bosses released a statement to reveal Greg had been forced to pull out of the show due to picking up an injury.
The statement read: 'Sadly Olympian Greg Rutherford MBE has had to withdraw from Dancing On Ice after sustaining an injury whilst in rehearsals for the final episode of the current series.
'Greg and Vanessa have been such a popular couple this series and have performed some truly memorable routines.
'We will be helping to support Greg and wish him well with his recovery. We also want to thank him for being such a treasured member of the Dancing on Ice family. #DancingOnIce' (sic)
When did Dancing On Ice start in 2024?
The 2024 series kicked off on Sunday 14th January at 6.45pm.
Which celebs took part in 2024?
Bosses started to unveil this year's cast on Tuesday 26th September 2023, with Ricky Hatton MBE being the first celeb announced. Check out the full line-up below:
Ryan Thomas - WINNER
Best known for: Coronation Street actor and TV personality
Miles Nazaire - SECOND PLACE
Best known for: Made In Chelsea star
Miles said ahead of the show: "I've always loved to dance but it's usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult. I keep thinking about how I'm going to need to have rhythm while balancing on a thin blade and that's when I feel the nerves kick in, but this is such an unbelievable opportunity to get totally out of my comfort zone."
Adele Roberts - THIRD PLACE
Best known for: Radio DJ
Adele said ahead of the show: "It's 'bricking it on ice' for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away. I did radio as it's not visual. That's going to be a big challenge. After cancer I have my life back; I actually can't wait for the glam!"
Greg Rutherford MBE - FORCED TO WITHDRAW
Best known for: Olympic long jumper
Greg said ahead of the show: "My kids love dancing around so hopefully they are going to enjoy watching me dance with blades on my feet! I think this is going to be a really different experience but one that will be quite exciting."
Amber Davies - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Love Island winner and West End star
Amber said ahead of the show: "I would definitely say that I'm an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them, I don't want the adrenalin to get the better of me. I can count on one hand how many times I've ice skated."
Eddie the Eagle - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Former Olympic Ski Jumper
Eddie said ahead of the show: "It's bittersweet as whilst I'm delighted to be taking part in the new series I'm gutted for Stephen and wish him a speedy recovery. Dancing on Ice is a show I've always wanted to do. It's a challenge I think I'm going to relish!"
Ricky Norwood - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Actor
Ricky said ahead of the show: "Being on the ice! I'm apprehensive about the lifts, especially the headbanger. I've got to trust in the process, trust in the training, trust in the trainers."
Roxy Shahidi - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Emmerdale actress
Lou Sanders - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Comedian and Writer
Lou said ahead of the show: "I'm nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can't afford to lose any more brain cells. I'm also worried about my partner picking me up, he's going to have to be very strong and very brave."
Claire Sweeney - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Coronation Street actress and TV host
Claire said ahead of the show: "I'm really looking forward to going to an ice rink with my son and actually being able to skate and not have to use the penguins they give you to help you stay upright! I've had to wear my boots around the house... I haven't stepped on the ice yet."
Hannah Spearritt - ELIMINATED
Known for: S Club singer and actress
Hannah said ahead of the show: "I'm really excited about learning a new skill. It's so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing. Fitness is another reason why I'm doing it! It's really exciting."
Ricky Hatton MBE - ELIMINATED
Best known for: Former World Champion Boxer
Ricky said ahead of the show: "If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink. I like setting new challenges and keeping myself busy!"
Stephen Lustig-Webb - FORCED TO WITHDRAW
Best known for: Gogglebox star
Stephen said ahead of the show: "The last time I was on the ice I think I was 14 (years old) so almost 40 years ago. I have been back on the ice since just for a quick spin around, I didn't fall over so that was a good thing! I've got a new appreciation for skating. I can see how truly difficult it is. From the comfort of my sofa I was probably a little too judgey, I didn't realise how hard it is!"
Unfortunately, former Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb has been forced to quit the show after breaking his ankle whilst training.
A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: "Stephen Lustig-Webb has had to withdraw from the show due an injury he sustained to his ankle during training. He is still very much a part of the Dancing On Ice family, we will be helping to support Stephen and we wish him well with his recovery. "
Who was eliminated in 2024?
Week One: No elimination
Week Two: Ricky Hatton MBE
Week Three: Hannah Spearritt
Week Four: Claire Sweeney
Week Five: Roxy Shahidi and Lou Sanders
Week Six: Ricky Norwood
Week Seven: Eddie the Eagle
Week Eight: Amber Davies
Who hosted Dancing On Ice in 2024?
Despite quitting her role on This Morning in October 2023, it has now been confirmed that Holly Willoughby will return to host the 2024 series.
Phillip Schofield will not return to the show, after he resigned from ITV earlier this year.
On Thursday 28th December, bosses confirmed that Stephen Mulhern would join Holly to present the 2024 series.
"Speaking about the news, Katie Rawcliffe, head of entertainment commissioning at ITV, said: "Holly and Stephen are two of our best loved presenters, so reuniting them 20 years after they first appeared on screen together to host Dancing On Ice marks the start of an exciting year for the show."
Following the opening episode, viewers praised Stephen, with many calling him the 'perfect replacement' for Phillip.
What were the Dancing On Ice pairings in 2024?
This 2024 celebrity and professional pairings have now been revealed! See the full pairings below:
Ricky Hatton and Robin Johnstone
Claire Sweeney and Colin Grafton
Hannah Spearritt and Andy Buchanan
Amber Davies and Simon Senecal
Greg Rutherford and Vanessa James
Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer
Eddie Edwards and Vicky Ogden
Lou Saunders and Brendyn Hatfield
Ricky Norwood and Annette Dytrt
Adele Roberts and Mark Hanretty
Ryan Thomas and Amani Fancy
Roxy Shahidi and Sylvain Longchambon
Who were the Dancing On Ice judges in 2024?
It was confirmed the Dancing On Ice panel would stay the same for the 2024 series, meaning Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all returned.
However, from Sunday 11th February, American figure skater Johnny Weir replaced Ashley on the panel as he went off on tour with Diversity. Johnny sat in for Ashely until the semi-finals, when Ashley returned.
Dancing On Ice will return in 2025.
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