Dancing On Ice final voting figures revealed and it was VERY close
Joe and Perri were neck-and-neck throughout
Last updated 10th Mar 2020
Sunday night's Dancing On Ice final saw one of the biggest shocks in the show's history, when former EastEnders actor Joe Swash beat Diversity star Perri Kiely to be crowned the winner, despite Perri performing a BACKFLIP on the rink.
Although Perri was the favourite to win, ITV have now released the final voting figures, which show it was a two-horse race throughout the final.
After Paralympic athlete Libby Clegg was eliminated in third place, she received just 15.31% of the vote, whilst Joe had 43.20% and Perri had 41.48%.
When the lines were re-opened after the boys performed their own spin on Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's Bolero, the votes were even tighter, with Joe pipping the title by receiving 50.53%, to Perri's 49.47%.
It was certainly a close one!
Meanwhile, Joe's girlfriend Stacey Solomon was quick to gush about her man's shock win to her fans on Instagram.
Sharing an adorable snap of herself, Joe and Rex laying down on the floor, Stacey told fans, 'Honestly can't believe it... Hoe (Joe) did it 🤣 How did this happen? 🤣 Seriously though... to anyone who voted, thank you.'
Stacey continued, 'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. He put his heart and soul into DOI and has worked so hard. It meant the world to him & to us. We are so proud of you Joe. We love you.' (sic)
Check out all of the Dancing On Ice winners 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.
Joe Swash had an incredible journey on the show, starting his Dancing On Ice experience at the bottom half of the leaderboard in Week One, after barely being able to stand up on the ice during his first training session.
Despite this, his hard work and determination was rewarded with a perfect score for his silent movie inspired comedic skate in the final.
Joe thanked everyone saying, "I never thought I'd get to a final, never mind everything I've had to do. I'm so proud of myself and so glad my boys are here to see it".
Dancing On Ice is expected to return to ITV in early 2021.