First two celebs unveiled for 2025 series of Dancing On Ice
The series will return in January
Last updated 30th Sep 2024
After the news earlier this year that Dancing On Ice would be returning to our screens in early 2025 for another brand new series, the brave celebrities who've signed up to take part are now starting to be unveiled.
Reality TV star and new Cash for Kids Ambassador Ferne McCann is the first celeb to be announced, with the news being revealed on Monday 30th October's episode of Good Morning Britain.
Ferne told the hosts: "I'm so excited, it's going to be a huge challenge but I'm excited for the glitz and glamour of the show."
Ferne is no stranger to TV, having started her career on reality show The Only Way Is Essex. After appearing on nine series, Ferne made the decision to leave in 2015, where she went on to take part on I'm A Celeb.
After making the final alongside George Shelley and Vicky Pattison, Ferne took part in a number of TV presenting gigs, before landing her very own series called Ferne McCann: First Time Mum, which aired on ITVBe.
The popular series was later rebranded to Ferne McCann: My Family & Me in 2023, after she announced her engagement to fiancé Lorri Haine, with the pair welcoming a baby girl called Finty Francis Haines-McCann. Just days ago, Ferne announced the end of the show following 13 series.
Ferne, who is also a proud mum to her daughter Sunday from a past relationship, has also recently become our brand new Cash for Kids Ambassador, where she will work with the team to raise awareness of the support it offers to vulnerable children and young people across the UK.
Not long after Ferne's announcement, bosses revealed The Traitors star Mollie Pearce was unveiled as the second celeb to be taking part in the 2025 series.
Announcing the news on Lorraine, Mollie said: "It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I'm ready for the challenge."
Mollie shot to fame when she took part in the second series of popular BBC show The Traitors earlier this year.
In what was a pretty memorable final, Mollie finished the show as runner-up after winner Harry Clark revealed himself as a Traitor, going on to steal the £95,150 prize money away from her.
Check out all of the past Dancing On Ice winners:
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.
When does Dancing On Ice start?
There's been no official date given just yet for the 2025 series, but it has been revealed it will start in early January.
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