Dancing On Ice has been officially axed
Following the 2025 series
After ITV/STV bosses failed to immediately recommission a 2026 series of Dancing On Ice, following the 2025 final on Sunday 9th March, fans of the series were worried about the show's future, and now the bad news has been confirmed.
Has Dancing On Ice been cancelled?
On the evening of Wednesday 26th March, ITV/STV bosses confirmed the show would be taking a break, with a spokesperson telling Metro: "Following another successful series earlier this year, Dancing On Ice will be rested in 2026 with no current plans for another series.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the cast and crew who have worked on the show since 2006, and over the previous 17 series, for all of their hard work both on and off the ice."
The 2025 final of Dancing On Ice, which was won by Coronation Street actor Sam Aston, pulled in the show's worst ever viewing figures of just 2.7 million, a far cry from the 12 million the show used to get in its peak.
Bosses also seemed to hint the show wouldn't be returning after they posted what felt like a farewell performance from judges Torvill and Dean.
As ever, the gold medallists performed their famous Bolero routine during the 2025 final, with bosses writing on social media: 'Torvill and Dean leave their final mark on the Dancing On Ice rink'. (sic)
Former Dancing On Ice pro Brianne Kilbane was quick to comment, writing: 'I’m glad I wasn’t there, I wouldn’t have been able to cope watching your last bolero skate. 😢 Be proud of all you’ve accomplished. ❤️ I will always love you both. You’ve given me absolutely EVERYTHING ❤️❤️ @kdkilbane77 Gracie, Olivia & Keavy ❤️❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)
As fans of the skating show will know, Dancing On Ice first hit our screens in January 2006, running through until 2014, before taking a four year break.
Fans were then thrilled in 2018 when ITV/STV announced Dancing On Ice would be making a comeback, with original hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. The show has since aired every January, with Stephen Mulhern taking over hosting duties from Phillip for the last two series.
Who has won the show in the past?
16 famous faces have won the show since it first launched nearly 20 years ago, including Ray Quinn who also won the Champions series in 2014. Corrie actor Sam Aston was the last winner of the show in March 2025.
Olympic champion gymnast Beth Tweddle was the last woman to win the show in 2014.
Check out all of the past winners of Dancing On Ice below:
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.
Sam Aston and Molly Lanaghan
Coronation Street legend Sam Aston won the show in 2025, alongside his professional partner Molly Lanaghan. The pair were up against Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty, and Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt in the final, but Sam was crowned the 2025 winner following a public vote.
Old episodes of Dancing On Ice are available to watch on ITVX and STV Player now.
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