Dancing On Ice has returned to our screens for 2025 and we can't wait to see some amazing performances and how the celebrities progress!
Here’s everything we know about Dancing On Ice 2025 so far, including the judges, professional dancers and contestants.
Dancing On Ice judges
Oti Mabuse joined the Ice Panel last year, replacing John Barrowman. She sits alongside fellow judges Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern (who replaced Phillip Schofield in 2022) will return to present the greatest show on ice.
Commenting on taking on this new role last year, Oti said: "As a professional dancer I have always had so much respect for the skating professionals on Dancing On Ice. It is an exceptional skill that is also so beautiful to watch. I'm feeling really enthusiastic about joining the panel alongside the legendary Torvill and Dean and Ashley Banjo. I can't wait to see the celebrities thrive as they learn how to ice-skate and to champion the professional skaters as they create incredible choreography. Having been on both sides of the table, I know a little bit about how they’ll be feeling. It's more than an honour and I already can’t wait to join the family."
Dancing on Ice 2025 celebrity contestants
The celebrities taking to the ice in 2025 will be:
Michaela Strachan
Age: 58, Job: TV Presenter, Instagram: @strachan.michaela
Michaela Strachan, best known for presenting nature shows such as Springwatch, Autumnwatch, Winterwatch and The Really Wild Show is a contestant on Dancing on Ice 2025.
Speaking of joining the show, she said: "It's going to be a big challenge the last time I was on ice was four years ago when I took the kids, I'm not one of those people who holds onto the sides I guess because I was trained as a dancer I've got a bit of balance. I've always been one of those people who says yes, I'll do that."
Professional partner: Mark Hanretty
Sam Aston
Age: 31, Job: Actor, Instagram: @samaston93
Best known for playing Chesney on Coronation Street for 22 years (since he was 10), Sam Aston is joining the cast of Dancing on Ice.
Professional partner: Molly Lanaghan
Charlie Brooks
Age: 43 Job: Actor, Instagram: @charlie_brooks_xx
Former EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, who played soap villain Janine Butcher on the soap will also be taking to the ice. Fans may remember when she won I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here back in 2012.
Professional partner: Eric Radford
Sir Steve Redgrave
Age: 62, Job: Former Olympic rower
One of the UK's most decorated former Olympians, Sir Steve Redgrave, won five consecutive gold medals in rowing between 1984 and 2000, but will he be as successful on the ice?
Professional partner: Vicky Ogden
Chelsee Healey
Age: 36, Job: Actor, Instagram: @chelseehealey
Actress Chelsee Healey has portrayed Janeece Bryant in Waterloo Road and Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks, now she takes to the stage in Dancing on Ice.
Professional partner: Andy Buchanan
Ferne McCann
Age: 34, Job: TV personality and presenter, Instagram: @fernemccann
Reality TV star Ferne McCann was a cast member on The Only Way is Essex for nine series. She has had her own show on ITVBe called Ferne McCann: First Time Mum and has also had a wellness range out at Poundland.
You may recognise her from the 15th season of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Professional partner: Brendyn Hatfield
Dan Edgar
Age: 34, Job: TV personality, Instagram: @danedgar
Those who watch reality TV will know Dan Edgar from The Only Way is Essex, which he has been a part of since 2015.
"I'm looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real. I like to think I can ice skate a little bit but I'm a terrible dancer, so that bit is going to need some work.", he said.
Professional partner: Vanessa Jones
Anton Ferdinand
Age: 39, Job: Footballer and pundit, Instagram: @anton_ferdinand5
Also appearing on Dancing on Ice 2025 is former footballer Anton Ferdinand, who played for teams such as Queens Park Rangers, Reading, West Ham United and Sunderland. Since retiring he has been a pundit for TalkSport.
He's also the younger brother of ex-footballer Rio Ferdinand.
Professional partner: Annette Dytrt
Molly Pearce
Age: 22, Job: Television personality and model, Instagram: @mollie_pearcee
The Traitors finalist Molly Pearce is competing with Colin Grafton on this year's Dancing on Ice. "It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I'm ready for the challenge.", she said.
Professional partner: Colin Grafton
Josh Jones
Age: 31, Job: Comedian, Instagram: @joshyjones92
Comedian Josh Jones says, "I've not got any skating experience whatsoever. I did it once for a date years ago, and I wasn't very good. I was holding onto the railings the entire time, and we aren't together now."
He has competed on panel shows such as Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, CelebAbility, and 8 out of 10 Cats.
Professional partner: Tippy Packard
Dancing on Ice professional skaters for 2025
While the celebrity and professional skating partnerships are yet to be confirmed, ITV has revealed the professional skaters for the 2025 series.
Joining the celebrities are Dancing on Ice professionals Mark Hanretty, Molly Langahan, Eric Radford, Andy Buchanan, Vicky Ogden, Brendyn Hatfield, Vanessa Jones, Annette Dytrt and Tippy Packard.
When will Dancing on Ice 2025 start?
The 17th series of Dancing on ice begins on Sunday, January 12 on ITV at 6:30pm.
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