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Who are the Dancing on Ice 2024 professional skaters?

There are plenty of returning - and some new - faces to the line-up

DANCING ON ICE is back with a jam-packed cast of celebrities all hoping to skate their way to the final.

Helping the hopeful stars, which this year include Amber Davies and Ryan Thomas, along the way are the Dancing On Ice 2024 professional ice skaters.

Dancing On Ice is back for 2024 with an impressive line-up of professionals
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Dancing On Ice is back for 2024 with an impressive line-up of professionalsCredit: ITV/REX

Who are the Dancing on Ice 2024 professional skaters?

Vanessa Bauer

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373u) Vanessa Bauer 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Vanessa Bauer is back for another series of Dancing On IceCredit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Vanessa Bauer has been paired with Made In Chelsea's Miles Nazaire for the new series of Dancing On Ice.

She first appeared on the thirteenth series of the show in 2021.

Vanessa and her partner Sonny Jay won the season, making Vanessa only the fourth professional to win their very first series.

Bauer was also once paired with TOWIE legend Joey Essex, who she dated afterwards.

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Colin Grafton

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373ab) Colin Grafton 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Colin Grafton is one of the professionals on Dancing On Ice 2024Credit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Colin Grafton is hoping to take the win with his 2024 Dancing On Ice partner Claire Sweeney.

Series 16 marks his second year as a professional on the show, following his debut on the 2023 series.

Last year, Grafton was paired with Ru Paul's Drag Race star The Vivienne.

Mark Hanretty

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373ak) Mark Hanretty 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Dancing On Ice legend Mark Hanretty is back for another seriesCredit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Mark Hanretty is skating on Dancing On Ice 2024 with Adele Roberts.

The Scottish skater has a long history with the show, having first been part of the cast in 2011.

Throughout the years he has been paired with stars like Nadia Sawalha, Bille Faiers, Donna Air and Saira Khan.

Brendyn Hatfield

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373ae) Brendyn Hatfield 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Brendyn Hatfield is back for Dancing On Ice 2024Credit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Lou Sanders has been confirmed as Brenyn Hatfield's partner for the new series of Dancing On Ice.

The professional skater joined Dancing On Ice back in 2020, and has featured on the show ever since.

For the 2023 series, Brendyn was partnered with Love Island star Ekin-Su.

Sylvain Longchambon

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373ac) Sylvain Longchambon 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Sylvain Longchambon met his wife through his work as a professional on Dancing On IceCredit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Long-time Dancing On Ice star Sylvain Longchambon is skating with Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi on the 2024 series.

The star first appeared on the show's sixth series back in 2011, when he was partnered with Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe.

He has since skated with stars like Jane Danson, Stephanie Waring and his now-wife Samia Longchambon.

Vicky Ogden

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373aa) Vicky Ogden 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Vicky Ogden was a last-minute addition to the Dancing On Ice 2024 line-upCredit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Vicky Ogden is skating with Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards on Dancing On Ice 2024.

The star was called in to replace fellow professional skater Tippy Packard, who joined the show in 2022, after she was forced to pull out of the main line-up due to an injury.

Ogden made her debut on Dancing On Ice back in 2012.

Amani Fancy

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373t) Amani Fancy 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Amani Fancy is appearing on Dancing On Ice for the first time in 2024Credit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Dancing On Ice professional Amani Fancy has been paired with former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas for 2024.

This is her first time on the UK series but she has starred on the German version of the series.

Fancy is a two-time British national champion, having won the title in 2014 and 2016.

Vanessa James

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373ad) Vanessa James 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Vanessa James is hoping to skate all the way to the Dancing On Ice final with her 2024 partner

Vanessa James is taking on the Dancing On Ice competition with partner Greg Rutherford.

The 2024 series marks the professional's first time on the ITV show.

Canadian James has plenty of experience, having won the 2019 European Champion and being a bronze medallist at the 2018 World and 2017 European championships.

She also represented Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Annette Dytrt

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Annette Dytrt attends the "Dancing On Ice" photocall at Bovingdon Film Studios on January 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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Annette Dytrt is one of four new skaters on Dancing On IceCredit: Karwai Tang/WireImage

Annette Dytrt is a new face for Dancing On Ice fans as 2024 is her first time competing on the show.

For her debut series, the skater has been paired with former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood.

Dytrt is a German former competitive figure skater  who won the Czech National Championships under the name Annette Dytrtová in 1999.

She also won gold at the German National Figure Skating Championships between 2003 and 2006.

Simon Senecal

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373ag) Simon S¿n¿cal 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Simon Senecal is taking part in Dancing On Ice 2024Credit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Dancing On Ice newbie Simon Senecal is hoping to go all the way to the final with partner Amber Davies.

Prior to signing up for the show, Senecal competed as an ice dancer - with skating partner Tina Garabedian - for Armenia.

The star switched from ice hockey to figure skating when he was just seven years old and began teaming up with Garabedian in 2015.

Robin Johnstone

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373w) Robin Johnstone 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Robin Johnstone is hoping for a win on Dancing On Ice 2024Credit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Robin Johnstone is a familiar face to Dancing On Ice viewers as she has been skating on the show for a while.

She first appeared on the competition back in 2013 and 2014, before returning in 2021.

Johnstone is skating with boxer Ricky Hatton for the 2024 series.

Andy Buchanan

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock (14295373af) Andy Buchanan 'Dancing On Ice' TV Show, Series 16, UK - 14 Jan 2024 Dancing on Ice, is a British ITV entertainment series which features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges.
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Canadian skater Andy Buchanan is back for Dancing On Ice 2024Credit: ITV/Matt Frost/REX/Shutterstock

Dancing On Ice legend Andy Buchanan is back for the 2024 series.

The Canadian skater first appeared on the show back in 2014 and has skated with stars like Rebekah Vardy and Anthea Turner.

Buchanan, who is paired with Hannah Spearritt for the new series, is married to fellow pro skater Robin Johnstone.

Where can I watch Dancing on Ice 2024?

Dancing On Ice 2024 starts on Sunday January 14 at 6:30pm on ITV and ITVX.

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Following the series debut, the show will air weekly but episodes will also be available for catch up on ITVX shortly after they have aired.

The 2024 series of Dancing On Ice is being hosted by Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby.

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