Dancing On Ice 2024 LIVE — Holly Willoughby makes ITV comeback as Ryan Thomas skates while voting is given huge shake-up
HOLLY Willoughby stunned in a glitzy gown as she returned to TV alongside Stephen Mulhern to host ITV's Dancing On Ice.
The TV show returned to our screens as a new group of celebs took to the ice for the first time.
Holly hosted with her long-time pal Stephen Mulhern, 46, who has replaced Phillip Schofield, 61, on the ITV skating series.
The upcoming series will see former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney, singer Hannah Spearritt, West End star Amber Davies and Olympian Greg Rutherford compete against each other.
In a huge shake-up, Dancing On Ice bosses have axed telephone voting after 18 years, meaning fans can only vote online.
Read our Dancing On Ice 2024 blog below for the latest news...
Who replaced Phillip Schofield as Dancing On Ice presenter?
Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern are presenting the 2024 series of Dancing On Ice.
Stephen, known for hosting Catchphrase and Britain’s Got More Talent, has replaced Phillip Schofield on the ITV skating series.
Schofield stepped down from his role on Dancing on Ice in May 2023.
He had hosted the show since the show first started in 2006 but, shortly after quitting This Morning, he announced that he was leaving all his duties with ITV, including DOI.
Willoughby and Mulhern have worked together before, having both presented on children’s show Ministry Of Mayhem in the early 2000s.
Tyson Fury makes shock cameo
Boxing icon Tyson Fury made a shock cameo during Sunday night’s episode to support Ricky Hatton.
Tyson said: “Hi Rick. Tyson Fury here.
“I’m over in training camp with the undisputed, taking this time out to wish you a massive, massive good luck with Dancing On Ice.
“All the best guys. Do the best.
“Knock em out Rick!”
Fans slam ‘bizarre’ format
Viewers watching at home have taken a swipe at bosses for having just six celebrities perform.
The cast has been split in two for the launch episode, with the remaining stars set to skate next week.
Writing on social media, one fan said: “Why on earth are only half the contestants performing each week? This show is bizarre.”
When does Dancing On Ice return?
Dancing On Ice is back for another series this January.
Last night saw Ryan Thomas stun the judges and take top spot while Ricky Hatton failed to impress.
Dancing On Ice is back on Sunday at 6:30pm.
Week one songs recap
Six of the 12 contestants performed on last night’s premiere of Dancing On Ice 2024.
The songs were:
- Hannah Spearritt and Andy Buchanan – Break Free by Ariana Grande
- Ryan Thomas and Amani Fancy – Sex On Fire by Kings of Leon
- Roxy Shahidi and Sylvain Longchambon – You Don’t Own Me by Say Grace
- Amber Davies and Simon Senecal – Hold On To Now by Kylie Minogue
- Ricky Hatton and Robin Johnstone – Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti
- Greg Rutherford and Vanessa James – Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen
Ricky Hatton optimistic despite tough start
Ricky Hatton is optimistic he can improve before next week’s skate-off.
Hatton came last during last night’s show and is at risk of becoming the first celebrity to be sent home.
But he thinks his fortunes could change with another week of training.
“I should never have been here. I should never have been here,” he said.
“But to do what I have done and another week of practice…
“And we’ll give it another go and make everyone smile again next week!”
Dancing On Ice week one leaderboard
Half of this year’s celebrity lineup took to the ice on Sunday night.
After the performances voting opened for the first time, giving fans the opportunity to save their favourite couple.
Top of the leaderboard is Ryan Thomas while Ricky Hatton is at the bottom with just 12.5 points.
Meet the cast: Amber Davies
Amber Davies is taking a break from entertaining theatre-goers to star in Dancing On Ice.
And she has already impressed on the dance show, bagging second spot in last night’s episode.
Announcing the news of her casting on Dancing On Ice, Amber said: “I would definitely say that I’m an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them, I don’t want the adrenaline to get the better of me.”
She added: “I can count on one hand how many times I’ve ice skated.”
Who replaced Phillip Schofield as Dancing On Ice presenter?
Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern are presenting the 2024 series of Dancing On Ice.
Stephen, known for hosting Catchphrase and Britain’s Got More Talent, has replaced Phillip Schofield on the ITV skating series.
Schofield stepped down from his role on Dancing on Ice in May 2023.
He had hosted the show since the show first started in 2006 but, shortly after quitting This Morning, he announced that he was leaving all his duties with ITV, including DOI.
Willoughby and Mulhern have worked together before, having both presented on children’s show Ministry Of Mayhem in the early 2000s.
Who are the Dancing On Ice 2024 judges?
The Dancing On Ice 2024 judging panel includes Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo.
The foursome are returning after also sitting on the panel for both the 2022 and 2023 series.
The public votes for their favourites on Dancing On Ice but judges still play an important role as they must critique and score the contestants after they perform their routines.
As in previous years, former British, European, Olympic, and World champions Torvill and Dean will alternate the role of Head Judge.
In the event of a tie, whoever is the Head Judge that week will have to decide which couple leaves the competition.
Ricky Hatton optimistic despite tough start
Ricky Hatton is optimistic he can improve before next week’s skate-off.
Hatton came last during last night’s show and is at risk of becoming the first celebrity to be sent home.
But he thinks his fortunes could change with another week of training.
“I should never have been here. I should never have been here,” he said.
“But to do what I have done and another week of practice…
“And we’ll give it another go and make everyone smile again next week!”
When does Dancing On Ice return?
Dancing On Ice is back for another series this January.
Last night saw Ryan Thomas stun the judges and take top spot while Ricky Hatton failed to impress.
Dancing On Ice is back on Sunday at 6:30pm.
Tyson Fury makes shock cameo
Boxing icon Tyson Fury made a shock cameo during last night’s episode to support Ricky Hatton.
Tyson said: “Hi Rick. Tyson Fury here.
“I’m over in training camp with the undisputed, taking this time out to wish you a massive, massive good luck with Dancing On Ice.
“All the best guys. Do the best.
“Knock em out Rick!”
Fans slam ‘bizarre’ format
Viewers watching at home have taken a swipe at bosses for having just six celebrities perform.
The cast has been split in two for the launch episode, with the remaining stars set to skate next week.
Writing on social media, one fan said: “Why on earth are only half the contestants performing each week? This show is bizarre.”
Week one songs recap
Six of the 12 contestants performed on last night’s premiere of Dancing On Ice 2024.
The songs were:
- Hannah Spearritt and Andy Buchanan – Break Free by Ariana Grande
- Ryan Thomas and Amani Fancy – Sex On Fire by Kings of Leon
- Roxy Shahidi and Sylvain Longchambon – You Don’t Own Me by Say Grace
- Amber Davies and Simon Senecal – Hold On To Now by Kylie Minogue
- Ricky Hatton and Robin Johnstone – Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti
- Greg Rutherford and Vanessa James – Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen
Dancing On Ice week one leaderboard
Half of this year’s celebrity lineup took to the ice on Sunday night.
After the performances voting opened for the first time, giving fans the opportunity to save their favourite couple.
Top of the leaderboard is Ryan Thomas while Ricky Hatton is at the bottom with just 12.5 points.
Who replaced Phillip Schofield as Dancing On Ice presenter?
Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern are presenting the 2024 series of Dancing On Ice.
Stephen, known for hosting Catchphrase and Britain’s Got More Talent, has replaced Phillip Schofield on the ITV skating series.
Schofield stepped down from his role on Dancing on Ice in May 2023.
He had hosted the show since the show first started in 2006 but, shortly after quitting This Morning, he announced that he was leaving all his duties with ITV, including DOI.
Willoughby and Mulhern have worked together before, having both presented on children’s show Ministry Of Mayhem in the early 2000s.
Corrie star left hyperventilating
Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has told how she was left hyperventilating following a fall on the ice.
The actress, 52, who is partnered with pro dancer Colin Grafton, said: “I went down really hard on my knees.
“I was hyperventilating for a bit and they let me go to the toilet. I just had a little ‘get myself together’ then went back out.”
Fans slam Dancing On Ice ‘favouritism’
Following last night’s debut episode, viewers have accused the judges of “favouritism.”
Fans hit out after Amber received the highest scores of the night.
One wrote, “This Amber didn’t skate alone! How did she get those scores? How can they be justified?”
While another added, “She was hanging onto him like her life depended on it! Not once did she skate solo. Yet she gets high scores? Why? #DancingOnIce.”
The Eagle has landed
Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards joined the cast of Dancing On Ice after Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb had to withdraw from the show due to an injury he sustained during training.
Speaking about joining the show, Eddie told Stephen Mulhern: “Steve broke his ankle and next thing I’ve got a phone call asking if I want to take part.”
Fans will have to wait until next week to see Eddie take to the ice.
Meet the cast: Amber Davies
Amber Davies is taking a break from entertaining theatre-goers to star in Dancing On Ice.
And she has already impressed on the dance show, bagging second spot in last night’s episode.
Announcing the news of her casting on Dancing On Ice, Amber said: “I would definitely say that I’m an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them, I don’t want the adrenaline to get the better of me.”
She added: “I can count on one hand how many times I’ve ice skated.”
Who are the Dancing On Ice 2024 judges?
The Dancing On Ice 2024 judging panel includes Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo.
The foursome are returning after also sitting on the panel for both the 2022 and 2023 series.
The public votes for their favourites on Dancing On Ice but judges still play an important role as they must critique and score the contestants after they perform their routines.
As in previous years, former British, European, Olympic, and World champions Torvill and Dean will alternate the role of Head Judge.
In the event of a tie, whoever is the Head Judge that week will have to decide which couple leaves the competition.
Dancing On Ice week one leaderboard
Half of this year’s celebrity lineup took to the ice on Sunday night.
After the performances voting opened for the first time, giving fans the opportunity to save their favourite couple.
Top of the leaderboard is Ryan Thomas while Ricky Hatton is at the bottom with just 12.5 points.
Ricky Hatton optimistic despite tough start
Ricky Hatton is optimistic he can improve before next week’s skate-off.
Hatton came last during last night’s show and is at risk of becoming the first celebrity to be sent home.
But he thinks his fortunes could change with another week of training.
“I should never have been here. I should never have been here,” he said.
“But to do what I have done and another week of practice…
“And we’ll give it another go and make everyone smile again next week!”
Dancing On Ice in huge shake up as hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern reveal voting shock
Dancing On Ice has axed telephone voting for the first time in 18 years.
In a huge shake up, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield announced that fans can now only cast their votes online – and it’s completely free.
Fans just have to register to the ITV website to have their say.
Holly told viewers: “This series for the first time ever, voting online only and it’s totally free.”
