Dancing on Ice will be back on ITV for its 15th series with eleven new famous faces hoping to impress.
The pair fought off stiff competition from former Strictly pro Brendan Cole and singer Kimberly Wyatt to lift the trophy. Dancing on Ice will kick off on Sunday, January 15, at 6.30pm on ITV where the first six celebrities will perform for the judges and those watching at home. This year the series is reduced to 90 minutes per episode; so rather than 6 dances in 2 hours, we’ll now have 11 dances in just an hour and a half." And this year, the series has been cut to nine weeks and each show is being reduced to 90 minutes per episode. The announcement on social media read: "New Dancing on Ice returns to ITV & ITVX on Sunday 15th at 6:30pm. The following week, the next six stars will take to the ice and the first elimination will take place.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are back on the judging panel and will once again be joined by dancers Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse. Celebrities taking part ...
The launch episode is one hour and 30 minutes, long ending at 8pm when it will be followed by Vera. [Dancing On Ice](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/dancing-on-ice) is back for 2023 with a fresh batch of celebrities all keen to show off their skating skills in the famous rink. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter Here's everything you need to know. Celebrities taking part this year include DJ Patsy Palmer, football legend John Fashanu, Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, and Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson. [You can see the Dancing On Ice 2023 contestants in full here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-2023-line-up-25171315).
When is Dancing on Ice tonight and what can we expect from the episode as the 2023 series gets underway?
Skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been on the show since the inception, and they are once again joined by Ashley Banjo. - The Vivienne and Colin Grafton - Patsy Palmer and Matt Evers - Carley Stenson and Mark Hanretty - Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer - Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Brendyn Hatfield
Here's everything you need to know about Dancing on Ice 2023 contestant Nile Wilson – age, job, Instagram, Twitter and latest news.
[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. I’m so excited to get into that routine and to feel like an athlete again.” I've certainly not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. [Entertainment](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/) coverage or visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) and [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/) to find out what else is on. He was also a world medallist as a member of the silver-medal winning British team at the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. He revealed the news on his YouTube channel, saying: "I'm going to be on ITV's Dancing on Ice! For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/podcasts/) with Jane Garvey. [Dancing on Ice](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/dancing-on-ice-season-15-air-date/) is officially back, with the first six celebrities in the [Dancing on Ice 2023 line-up](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/dancing-on-ice-2023-line-up/) set to take to the rink on Sunday, 15th January. [Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/ekin-su-culculoglu-dancing-on-ice-2023-contestant/), former EastEnders star [Patsy Palmer](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/patsy-palmer-dancing-on-ice-2023-contestant/), and reality TV star Joey Essex. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [Dancing on Ice judges](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/talent-shows/dancing-on-ice-panel/) with his moves is former British gymnast Nile Wilson. [Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for £1](https://www.radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription/?utm_term=evergreen-article)
SIX star-studded celebrities will strap on their skates and take to the ice during tonight's grand launch show at 6:30pm.The first group of skaters ??
[she completely dismissed the judge](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9670874/gemma-collins-feud-jason-gardiner-dancing-on-ice/)as she loudly exclaimed: “Boring … I just see him whizz past me in time for me to say ‘What’s happenin’?’ But now I see dead people." [Mollie](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/mollie-gallagher/), 24, who plays Roy Cropper’s niece Nina, said she would be [seeking tips from her co-stars.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20022338/dancing-on-ice-coronation-street-actor/) Fans rushed to social media to hail the Only Way is Essex star, with one writing: "What a Great opening by JoeyEssex and #VanessaBauer." He’s my mate." Joey has fallen over a few times while training and even cut his finger... You are very intimate and it can happen. but confessed he's been flirting with his partner Vanessa during practice! Jayne told her that she should be very proud of what she's done. #DancingOnIce." Another wrote: "Perfect timing!!!
The first group of skaters includes former Eastenders actress Patsy Palmer and Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu.
He said: “I’ve been trying not to fall because I feel I’ve got the falling out of the way. It’s definitely going to be a brilliant challenge. I was also thinking about my age and that I might hurt myself, and I’m (based) in LA, I didn’t know how it would work.
Plenty of soap stars, from Coronation Street's Samia Longchambon to Hollyoaks' Jorgie Porter, have sizzled in a number of sexy looks during their Dancing On ...
The star put her own twist on the naked dress when she wore a tiny gold ensemble, complete with nude panels on the torso and a tassles on the skirt. The Sophie Webster star wore a busty silver jacket that highlighted her tiny waist, paired with silver underwear and decorated with matching silver shapes on the two piece outfit for a high-fashion edge. Her dreamy look featured a deep red, busty off the shoulder gown, complete with beautiful ruffle detailing on the skirt and sparkling red sequins on the torso. EastEnders star Zaraah Abrahams strutted her sensational moves when she appeared as a contestant on Dancing On Ice - complete with a series of seriously sexy looks. [Emmerdale](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/emmerdale) star Emily Symons sizzled in her own twist on the naked dress in 2007. [EastEnders](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/eastenders) Patsy Palmer is taking to the floor for [Dancing On Ice](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/dancing-on-ice) 2023 - but she isn't the only soap star to have laced up her skates for the competition.
The Olympic gymnast will be taking part in his first televised contest since retiring in 2021.
Nile's upcoming challenge has been highly anticipated following his announcement in 2021 that he would retire from gymnastics due to injuries he sustained. Prior to this, he had already established himself as a world medallist after being part of the successful silver medal-winning British team at the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championship - the world's first men's team medal in British gymnastics history. Absolutely buzzing to be on the show. Nile, who is partnered with Olivia Smart, also told the Evening Standard that he will be used to the pressure and judging from the competition due to his experience in Gymnastics, stating: "I won't feel disheartened or upset, it's going to be completely normal for me." Among those taking part in the ITV show competition is former gymnast Nile Wilson. Announcing his par tin the show on social media, Dancing On Ice's official account wrote: "Olympic Gymnast @NileMW is ready to take on his next challenge: the ice!"
Here is tonight's Dancing On Ice 2023 line up of contestants and the music they'll be skating to. Dancing On Ice makes a return to TV this evening with.
[the ITVX website](https://www.itv.com). The bottom ranked skaters from the first two weekends will then face off in the skate off before one is sent home. [Amazon Music](https://amzn.to/3H06dry) - [iTunes/Apple Music](https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/rio/693584837?i=693584839&itsct=music_box_link&itscg=30200&at=10lt4w&ls=1&app=music) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/43eBgYRTmu5BJnCJDBU5Hb?si=72e8b8d3e1d14030) [Amazon Music](https://amzn.to/3ZznHSF) - [iTunes/Apple Music](https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/toxic/251947909?i=251948354&itsct=music_box_link&itscg=30200&at=10lt4w&ls=1&app=music) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6I9VzXrHxO9rA9A5euc8Ak?si=04c145ac5b1e4fea) [Amazon Music](https://amzn.to/3QDVrdI) - [iTunes/Apple Music](https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/sign-of-the-times/1226034336?i=1226034393&itsct=music_box_link&itscg=30200&at=10lt4w&ls=1&app=music) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ohxk2dO5COHF1krpoPigN?si=d5402a5ea05e41ec) [Amazon Music](https://amzn.to/3XnAwxu) - [iTunes/Apple Music](https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/ride-on-time/690357437?i=690357445&itsct=music_box_link&itscg=30200&at=10lt4w&ls=1&app=music) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3pgainA2dH9c7e8JVYGRCN?si=e538a7ff8ba94a69) [Amazon Music](https://amzn.to/3GG0khS) - [iTunes/Apple Music](https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/mack-the-knife/724579589?i=724580337&itsct=music_box_link&itscg=30200&at=10lt4w&ls=1&app=music) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0LTOCgWWBnWznoQjuz0TvX?si=94c8f3aae9324ffa) [Amazon Music](https://amzn.to/3WdLzs5) - [iTunes/Apple Music](https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/waking-up-dreaming/1644252022?i=1644252024&itsct=music_box_link&itscg=30200&at=10lt4w&ls=1&app=music) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5cc1GqkadgfMlLszRXqdhM?si=149cf33c73a34c00) The two couples will skate again for the judges who will decide who stays and who goes.
The former star of The Only Way is Essex joins a whole host of other celebrities on ITV's Dancing On Ice.
He appears alongside a whole host of other celebrities - read [here ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-2023-start-date-25899353)for the full line up. I did The Jump... [ITV Dancing on Ice's Christopher Dean is injured days before the series premiere](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/itv-dancing-ices-christopher-dean-25960352) [Dancing On Ice 2023 first looks sees Joey Essex ask for skater's number](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-2023-first-looks-25950135) [Dancing On Ice 2023: Carley Stenson's sweet message to actor](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-on-ice-carley-husband-25949787) [husband and 'perfect' wedding day](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-on-ice-carley-husband-25949787) [ITV Dancing on Ice's Siva posts about being 'lonely' in training and away from home](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/dancing-ices-siva-posts-being-25945604) [Dancing On Ice: ITV1 confirms celebrities skating in week one](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-itv1-confirms-celebrities-25935237) Speaking to Following their initial split, they reconciled in 2012 before getting engaged a year later in March 2013. I don't know how I won that. and Channel 4’s The Jump. Over the years, Joey’s dating life has also been the subject of media attention. He was even spotted kissing Love Island’s Maura Higgins last year. Get Me Out of Here! This wasn’t to last and following a string of arguments, the couple split ‘for good’ in June of the same year. Ever since he first appeared on our screens as Chloe Sims’ cousin in the second series of The Only Way is Essex, viewers fell in love with Joey Essex.
Dancing On Ice returned for another year on Sunday evening with an ultra-glamorous launch - as Joey Essex kicked off the show with his dance partner Vanessa ...
I'm terrified but can’t wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience.' WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I've not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.' So i want to see more of relying less on Brendan.' Chris told Joey of the performance: 'Tonight I think you stole some hearts, that was a great performance. Judges Jayne Torvil and Chris Dean both scored him 6.5 points, with the latter saying: 'Tonight I think you stole some hearts, that was a great performance. You have something you can't teach, the vibe, the energy. In the house! Upon meeting, he said of Vanessa: 'She's easy on the eye, ain't she? You are a performer and it's hard to train that. Dancing On Ice 2023: Fan favourite Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu fumes as she faces the dreaded skate off after only ONE performance... Dancing On Ice 2023: Fan favourite Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu faces the dreaded skate off after only ONE performance...
The star, 32, is no stranger to reality TV and even beat two sporting legends in a previous winter-sports themed competition.
I’m just ready for the commitment. On deciding to join the Dancing On Ice line-up, Joey said he was ready for something 'more serious.' He revealed: “It’s more serious to what I normally do. I think this stage in my life, I’m so ready for something like this. I just know, I just feel it. I’ve dealt with the grief a lot. Combining ice-skating and their very best dance moves, eleven stars will be battling it out in the coming weeks to be lift the Dancing On Ice trophy. The star has also been open about grief following the tragic death of his mother, Tina, who took her own life when he was 10 years old. In October 2014 they announced they had split up "for good". In 2015 he won Channel 4 winter sport series The Jump, beating former England rugby player Mike Tindall and Olympian Louise Hazel to become champion. “I thought I’d always feel the same; I’d always feel that sadness. Joey has also taken on documentary projects, including Educating Joey Essex, which saw him take a GCSE in general studies. Among the line-up for 2023 are singers, soap stars and football legends, as well as TV personalities - including none other than Joey Essex.
With Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield hosting, 11 celebs are out to impress Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill, Oti Mabuse and Christopher Dean.
[This year’s line-up includes](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/04/dancing-on-ice-cast-undergo-sparkly-makeover-in-official-first-look-18041885/) Love Island star Ekin-Su Culculoglu, Towie’s Joey Essex, former footballer John Fashanu, Corrie’s Mollie Gallagher, Michelle Heaton and Darren Harriot. [All the drama so far on Dancing On Ice 2023, from Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s fever to Joey Essex’s sliced finger](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/13/dancing-on-ice-2023-all-the-injuries-accidents-and-drama-so-far-18094864/?ico=more_text_links) [Christopher Dean reveals how he broke his finger days before Dancing On Ice launch: ‘Not safe off the ice I’m afraid’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/13/dancing-on-ice-2023-christopher-deans-clears-up-how-he-broke-finger-18096441/?ico=more_text_links) [plenty of injuries so far this series](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/13/dancing-on-ice-2023-all-the-injuries-accidents-and-drama-so-far-18094864/), they’re all determined to follow in the footsteps [of 2022 champion Regan Gascoigne](https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/27/dancing-on-ice-final-2022-who-won-trophy-16353376/) and skate off with the trophy. [Holly Willoughby](https://metro.co.uk/tag/holly-willoughby/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) and [Phillip Schofield](https://metro.co.uk/tag/phillip-schofield/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK2) get their glitz and glam on, the celebs are looking to impress judges [Ashley Banjo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ashley-banjo/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK3), [Jayne Torvill](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jayne-torvill/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK4), Oti Mabuse and Christopher Dean. [Dancing on Ice](https://metro.co.uk/tag/dancing-on-ice/)’s 2023 champion.
He was a world medallist as a member of the silver-medal-winning British team at the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, the first world men's team ...
[Olympic](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/olympic-games) gymnast who has also won gold at the [Commonwealth Games. The star currently has a successful YouTube channel where he vlogs about his daily life. In January 2021 Nile announced he was retiring from gymnastics due to injury. During his time in gymnastics, Nile won bronze in the horizontal bar at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and won five gold medals at the Commonwealth Games including for horizontal bar, rings and parallel bar. [ BBC ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/bbc)Sport, Nile stated that he was "without a doubt" abused during his training, was subject to "emotional manipulation", and was forced to "live in fear" of his coaches and the consequences of underperforming. ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/dancing-on-ice)You can read everything you need to know about the show [here ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-2023-start-date-25899353)and included in the line-up is Nile Wilson.
Former TOWIE star Joey Essex is among the celebrities taking to the rink for Dancing on Ice 2023.
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Patsy Palmer, John Fashanu, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Nile Wilson, Mollie Gallagher, The Vivienne, Joey Essex, Darren Harriott, Carley Stenson, Michelle Heaton and ...
#DancingOnIce." #dancingonice." Meanwhile, Dani said: "Joey Essex is my winner. He added: "You were out here working the crowd." Oti Mabuse said: "Joey I thought that was a fantastic way to open the show." They got good scores from the judges, with two 6.5's and two 7's. Laura said: "Joey Essex came to win!!! One user said: "Joey Essex for the win!!!!!
Ekin-Su won ITV2 dating show Love Island last year with boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti.
She joins a whole host of other stars on the programme - Read more about the line up [here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-2023-start-date-25899353). Dancing On Ice begins on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday, January 15 at 6.30pm. I’ve always had a performance side in my blood and I do think Dancing on Ice will be hard but it’s an opportunity to show a different audience a side to me." One of the couple's most notable moments was when the Italian accused her of being a "liar and an actress". I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. The 28-year-old actress, who up until her reality TV debut had mainly appeared on Turkish soap-operas, won the show after finding love with Davide Sanclimenti.
He is one of eleven celebrities set to lace up their skates every Sunday night in the ITV skating show.
Away from The Wanted, Siva actually started his career at the age of 16 modelling. The Wanted then released a new version of the song, titled 'Gold Forever (For Tom)' in tribute with all proceeds of the single sales being donated to The Brain Tumour Charity. The band then went on a UK arena tour, titled Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits Tour, before Tom tragically lost his life earlier in 2022. The Wanted split in 2014, however, in 2021, the band reunited after Tom was diagnosed with a brain tumour. The 34-year-old is best known for being a fifth of The Wanted. The hit ITV skating show has returned for another series with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield back as hosts.
The Turkish actress from Essex is best known for winning over viewers on the reality show Love Island over the summer with her fiery relationship with Italian ...
I’ve always had a performance side in my blood and I do think Dancing on Ice will be hard but it’s an opportunity to show a different audience a side to me. Holly said: "I’m really excited about Ekin-Su - I’m a massive Love Island fan. I think the only time I’d be nervous would be at the final. The couple ended up winning the show and are still together. I’m ready!" Originally from Islington, Ekin-Su, 28, studied performing arts at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated in 2015. I know I’m going to fall and hurt myself because in life you fall and hurt yourself. Dancing On Ice returns to ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday January 15 at 6.30pm. And Holly is especially looking forward to seeing Ekin-Su in action. Ekin-Su said she is looking forward to showing her personality through her costumes and the music - and is not scared about taking part. Speaking ahead of her appearance on Dancing on Ice Ekin-Su said she is on the show to win it and described herself as 'competitive and passionate'. She said: "I’m really competitive and I used to ice-skate when I was a little girl - I did a show when I was six or seven and then I started doing ballet.
Boyband member Siva will be taking his performing skills to the ice in the 2023 series of Dancing on Ice on ITV1.
Siva and Jay won the show and in 2019 Siva released his first solo single Breath In. He began his career modelling and starred in the Alongside fellow band members Max George, Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes and Tom Parker Siva and The Wanted had a lot of success. Starring in the line-up is Siva Kaneswaran who is best known for being a member of the boyband The Wanted. In March 2022 band member Tom passed away from an inoperable brain tumour. They had a top UK single with their songs All Time Low and Glad You Came and Heart Vacancy, Lose My Mind, Gold Forever, and Lightning all became top 20 singles.
Dancing On Ice ended with a shock tonight as Love Island star Ekin-Su Culculoglu found herself in the dreaded skate-off.
[Michelle Heaton reveals she was meant to do Dancing On Ice a few years back but ‘wasn’t in any way fit’ due to alcoholism](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/dancing-on-ices-michelle-heaton-was-meant-to-show-show-few-years-ago-18104589/?ico=more_text_links) She then delivered a memorable moment, [Ekin-Su Culculoglu recreates iconic Love Island crawl during Dancing On Ice routine and viewers can’t handle it](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/dancing-on-ice-ekin-su-recreates-love-island-crawl-during-routine-18104605/?ico=more_text_links) [crawling across the ice](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/dancing-on-ice-ekin-su-recreates-love-island-crawl-during-routine-18104605/) recreating the exact move she pulled on the Love Island terrace to sneak a cheeky kiss from fellow islander Jay Younger during the summer series. [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [When does Winter Love Island 2023 start?](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/04/winter-love-island-2023-start-date-host-trailer-villa-and-location-18037695/) [‘We won Love Island and are still together now – this is what the new contestants should know’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/love-island-2023-paige-turley-and-finley-tapps-advice-to-contestants-18097335/) [James Bond actress Olivia Hawkins promises she won’t name-drop in the villa](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/14/love-island-2023-bond-star-olivia-hawkins-promises-not-to-name-drop-18101914/) [First look inside sprawling Love Island villa in South Africa ahead of winter series launch](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/love-island-2023-inside-massive-south-african-villa-18068233/) Next week will see the rest of the stars take to the ice, including retired footballer John Fashanu, Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher and comedian Darren Harriott all take to the ice in the second episode. [dedicated page](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/). [Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) star dazzled the judges and viewers with her sexy performance to [Britney Spears](https://metro.co.uk/tag/britney-spears/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK2)’ Toxic, having been partnered up with American professional skater Brendyn Hatfield. [Ashley Banjo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ashley-banjo/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1), [Oti Mabuse](https://metro.co.uk/tag/oti-mabuse/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK2), Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill, who scored them at 21.5. It had been a strong performance from Ekin-Su and Brendyn, who glided across the ice to one of Britney’s biggest hits. However, it wasn’t enough to impress the majority of viewers as Ekin-Su, 28, received the fewest votes and therefore landed in the bottom two.
The programme seems to be permanently circling the drain, waiting for an ITV bigwig to lose patience and pull the flush handle.
A lack of eccentric characters in the line-up meant it was lamentably low on laughs. One of the more ghoulish reasons to watch is the possibility of pratfalls. Figure-skating might be a dangerous discipline but compared to Channel 4 skiing bloodbath The Jump - axed after filling Alpine hospitals with crocked C-listers - the mild peril of Dancing On Ice seems positively Health & Safety-compliant. Heaton was harshly marked and finished bottom of the standings but happily won enough public backing to survive. Among the few things Dancing On Ice had going for it was the popularity of presenting duo Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, a pairing beloved from daytime stalwart This Morning. We’ll have to wait until next Sunday for the delights of former footballer and Gladiators host John Fashanu - although he did pop up in the audience and gamely give us an “Awooga!”.
The six celebrities were judged by Olympian skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Diversity dance troupe founder Ashley Banjo and former Strictly Come ...
She finished the high-energy routine with a lift and received at total score of 19 points. Former EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer, 50, scored 21 points for her performance, while The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran, 34, was given a total score of 24. This Morning’s Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are hosting the reality show again. He had the highest total score of the night – 29.5. He scored 27, and the judges gave him widespread praise. Another five celebrities will brave the ice next Sunday.
Love Island star Ekin-Su is one of the first skaters to face the dreaded skate off in the 2023 series of ITV1's Dancing on Ice.
[Love Island ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/love-island)winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has become the first of two celebrities on the latest series to face the dreaded skate-off after receiving the fewest public votes. After the performances, the celebrity who receives the least public votes will join Ekin-Su in the skate-off and will have to perform their routine again to stay in the show. You can read more about Ekin-Su Ekin-Su herself looked very disappointed to be heading into the skate off. It is fine, just gotta keep going." [here.](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-2023-ekin-su-25972322) [Dancing on Ice's Nile Wilson stuns judges as viewers predict he's going straight to the final](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ices-nile-wilson-stuns-25984525) [Dancing On Ice accidents that make ITV series one of the most dangerous TV shows ever](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-accidents-make-itv-25472820) [ITV Dancing on Ice 2023: Ekin-Su “home with a fever” before first live show](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/itv-dancing-ice-2023-ekin-25962639) [ITV Dancing on Ice's Siva posts about being 'lonely' in training and away from home](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/dancing-ices-siva-posts-being-25945604) [ITV Dancing on Ice's Siva Kaneswaran was a 'mess' when The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker died and praises widow](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/itv-dancing-ices-siva-kaneswaran-25909464) [ITV](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/itv)1 and you can read the full Dancing on Ice line-up [here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-2023-line-up-25171315). I am just sad. [Viewers were not impressed that Ekin-Su was voted to be in the dance-off.](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/dancing-ice-viewers-blast-disgrace-25984568) [Ekin-Su dubbed an 'icon' with Love Island throwback after one of Dancing on Ice's 'sexiest performances'](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/ekin-su-dubbed-icon-love-25984470) [Dancing on Ice ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/dancing-on-ice)has kicked off, with six celebrities taking to the ice in the first week of the show.
The Love Island winner and her skating partner Brendyn Hatfield ended up in the skate off following the public vote despite not being in the bottom two.
@brummie1984 also said: "It was dire this is a family show, there was absolutely no skating, just a lot of cavorting and pouting, then she plays the I've been unwell sympathy card." You can watch at 6:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. On the other hand @SpencerSCarter said: "Right choice IMO. However it was Liberty X singer [Michelle Heaton](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/dancing-ice-2023-you-need-25798458) and her partner Łukasz Różycki who were propping up the leaderboard with a score of 19. @LORRAIN25481106 also added: "Over-marked. Saying that, I couldn’t have even got on the ice so fair play." @edwards_kirsty added: "Not the right act to face the skate off but that's just my opinion." @LindaGeorgiou added: "Different crowd than Love Island, we want more skating, less posing." She will now face one of the remaining five celebrities in the skate off next weekend. @NatCaves also added: "WRONG CHOICE! Six celebrities took to the ice for the first time with the remaining five set to perform this Sunday. The pair skated to Britney Spears' song Toxic scoring 21.5 from the judges.