Dancing on Ice to have HUGE format change for Sunday's show

For one week only

Dancing On Ice
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 27th Jan 2023

Popular TV show Dancing On Ice is set to have a shake-up this Sunday, as they change the show's format for one week only.

According to reports, the show which stars EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer, Love Island 2022 winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, and Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson and Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher, will scrap the show's skate-off.

This Sunday (29th Jan) will allow the judges and public vote as usual, but the lowest scoring pair will leave the show, without the chance to have a skate-off. However, as reported by DigitalSpy, the show will revert its usual skate-off the following week.

Last week, John Fashanu was the first celebrity to leave the show, following a skate-off against Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Brendyn Hatfield. After his elimination, John said: "It has been great. It has been wonderful. FA Cup final again."

The former footballer did however admit he would try to keep up with skating, saying: "Oh yes, yes I shall carry on skating, and who knows, I might even start teaching it."

In a video shared by the TV show, Alexandra Schauman and John Fashanu can be seen saying they had really enjoyed the experience. John said: "It was wonderful, we really tried, we entertained..."

Alexandra went on to say she was really proud of John with his skate-off.

Dancing On Ice will return to our TV screens on Sunday 29th January on ITV1 and ITVX.

See which celebs are on Dancing On Ice:

Nile Wilson

Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson revealed the exciting news that he had joined the Dancing On Ice line-up on his YouTube channel, where he said: "I'm going to be on ITV's Dancing on Ice! This is a really cool thing. I've certainly not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. I'm so excited to get into that routine and to feel like an athlete again."

Joey Essex

Reality TV legend Joey Essex is feeling very competitive after signing up! He said on This Morning: "I would love to win. I'm going to put all my energy into this. This stage in my life, I'm so ready for this."

The Vivienne

RuPaul Drag Race UK series one winner The Vivienne has also signed up for the show, writing on social media: 'I'm beyond excited to announce that I will be competing in Dancing on Ice in 2023! This is honestly a dream come true and I can't wait to start training on the ice. To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is truly an honour. I think it's a big step forward for queer representation on TV.'

Mollie Gallagher - ELIMINATED

Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher will be taking to the ice this winter. She announced that she had joined the show while on Lorraine, where she said: "I'm really excited. I've not really felt nervous yet, strangely. But being here today, I am now feeling it a little bit!"


She added that she will be seeking advice from her Coronation Street co-stars, saying: "I'll be getting all the tips I can because I'm going to need it!"

Siva Kaneswaran - ELIMINATED

The Wanted singer Siva Kaneswaran completes the line-up. He told Good Morning Britain: "I'm very excited. I'm trying to be positive and not be in a fearful mindset! I'm looking forward to meeting all the cast. I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see and hopefully not make a fool of myself!"

Carley Stenson - ELIMINATED

Former Hollyoaks actress Carley said of joining the line-up: "I'm so excited that I get to learn how to dance...on ice! I'm terrified but can't wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience."

Darren Harriott - ELIMINATED

Comedian Darren revealing the news to Trisha Goddard on Talk TV, Darren said: "I've got giant feet, I don't skate and I can't dance! My family has already made bets - they're making bets that I'll fall on the first episode!"

Patsy Palmer - ELIMINATED

50-year-old Patsy Palmer has joined the 2023 series, she's best known for her portrayal of Bianca Jackson in EastEnders. She said: "I wanted to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. I thought 'I'll just go for it' and it seems like a lot of fun.


"My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years. This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can't challenge themselves!"

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - ELIMINATED

Love Island fans were over the moon when 2022 winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu was announced! Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Ekin-Su said: "I've got some amazing news to tell you, I'm going to be doing this year's Dancing on Ice! I'm so excited, I can't wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice!"

Michelle Heaton - ELIMINATED

Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton was the 10th celeb to be announced. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, she said: "I'm so excited - I can't believe it. Me and the kids are such huge fans of the show in general. I've always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I'm really truly grateful that I've got it this year when I'm a lot stronger."

John Fashanu - ELIMINATED

Former footballer turned TV host John Fashanu was the second celeb to be announced for the 2023 series, with the 60-year-old saying: "I'm so excited to be a part of Dancing on Ice! I don't think it'll come as a surprise to people that I'm very competitive - I am definitely in it to win it. And this may be one of the scariest things I've ever signed up for but I couldn't be more ready for the challenge!"

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