First celebrity announced for Dancing On Ice 2024

The hit show is back for a 16th series!

Author: Alex RossPublished 26th Sep 2023
Last updated 26th Sep 2023

With Autumn now upon us and shows like The Great British Bake Off and Strictly Come Dancing hitting our screens, 2023 will be over before we know it! And with 2024 on the horizon, attention has turned to hit entertainment show Dancing On Ice.

As series 16 prepares to return in early 2024, bosses have started to unveil the brave celebrities who have signed up for the show, with former World Champion boxer Ricky Hatton MBE being the first announced.

Ricky said on This Morning: ”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!"

Check out all of the Dancing On Ice winners to date:

Gaynor Faye - 2006

Emmerdale actress Gaynor Faye won the first ever series of Dancing On Ice alongside her professional ice skating partner Daniel Whiston, under the watchful eye of judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner and Karen Kresge.

Kyran Bracken - 2007

Rugby player Kyran Bracken won the show - and the hearts of viewers - in the second series. Beating Clare Buckfield in the final showdown, Kyran won with his professional partner Melanie Lambert.

Suzanne Shaw - 2008

Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw won the 2008 series with professional ice skater Matt Evers. Both of their final performances scored a perfect 30/30, which was the first time that had happened on the show, beating runner-up Chris Fountain.

Ray Quinn - 2009 & 2014

X Factor star-turned-Broadway star Ray Quinn won the show in 2009 alongside his professional partner Maria Filippov. The couple beat journalist Donal MacIntyre and his partner Florentine Houdinière with their final performance. He also won the returners' series in 2014.

Hayley Tamaddon - 2010

Corrie and** Emmerdale actress Hayley won with second-time winner Daniel Whiston, beating Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy to the top spot. She also made it to the final of the returners' show in 2014, finishing second to Ray Quinn.

Sam Attwater - 2011

EastEnders actor Sam Attwater won the coveted prize of first place in 2011 wth his partner Brianne Delcourt, beating TV presenter Laura Hamilton. The pair also returned for the 2014 series, but finished fourth.

Matthew Wolfenden - 2012

Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden won the 2012 series with his professional ice skating partner Nina Ulanova, beating fellow soap star Jorgie Porter to the top. This was also the year that Louie Spence joined the judging panel, if you remember...

Beth Tweddle - 2013

Olympic champion gymnast Beth Tweddle won the 2013 series alongside her partner Daniel Whiston in his THIRD win on the show. She beat EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas and his partner Brianne Delcourt, and came third in the 2014 returners' series with Łukasz Różycki.

Jake Quickenden - 2018

Former The X Factor star Jake Quickenden was the clear winner for the revived series of Dancing On Ice in 2018, winning the show with his partner Vanessa Bauer.

James Jordan - 2019

Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan swapped the ballroom for the ice in 2019, and he showed off his amazing moves alongside skating partner Alexandra Schauman.


James beat Love Island star Wes Nelson and former X Factor contestant Saara Aalto in the final.

Joe Swash - 2020

Perhaps the most surprising result in Dancing On Ice history! Joe Swash and his pro partner Alex Murphy were crowned the 2020 winners beating Diversity star Perri Kiely in the final.

Sonny Jay - 2021

After the most chaotic series in Dancing On Ice history, which saw five celebs have to quit the show, Sonny Jay was crowned the winner ahead of Colin Jackson and Corrie actress Faye Brookes.

Regan Gascoigne - 2022

Paul Gascoigne's son Regan Gascoigne was crowned the 2022 winner of Dancing On Ice, in perhaps the most competitive final in history! Regan and his pro partner Karina Manta were up against Brendan Cole and Kimberley Wyatt in the final.

Nile Wilson - 2023

After a tense final alongside Joey Essex and The Vivienne in March 2023, gymnast Nile Wilson was crowned the 2023 winner with his professional partner Olivia Smart.

Ryan Thomas - 2024

Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas and his partner Amani Fancy were crowned the winners of series 16 during the final on Sunday 10th March 2024. Ryan received the most public votes during a tense final with Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer and Adele Roberts and Mark Hanretty.




The 2023 series of Dancing On Ice saw the likes of Patsy Palmer, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Joey Essex, The Vivienne, Michelle Heaton, Siva Kaneswaran, and Nile Wilson all sign up for the show.

Following a tense final, which saw Joey Essex, The Vivienne and Nile Wilson perform, it was NIle and his professional partner Olivia Smart who were crowned the winners following a public vote.

Although not many details have been announced about the 2024 series just yet, one thing we do know is that Phillip Schofield will no longer present alongside Holly Willoughby.

After Phillip resigned from ITV with immediate effect earlier this year, bosses are set to replace the 61-year-old, with Stephen Mulhern favourite to host alongside Holly. However, ITV are yet to confirm any hosts for the 2024 series.

More names are set to be released in the coming days.

Dancing On Ice will return in early 2024.

Now read:

All of the Dancing On Ice winners to date

Dancing On Ice stars who found love on the ice rink

Everything you need to know about Dancing On Ice 2024

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