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Alert – Dancing on Ice 2024 LIVE: Holly Willoughby dazzles in TV return as Ricky Hatton, Hannah Spearritt and Amber Davies battle it out in series opener

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21:57

History repeating itself?

Dancing On Ice viewers branded Ricky Hatton ‘the new Todd Carty’ as the retired boxer took to the rink during the series opener on Sunday.

Dressed in a boxing outfit, Ricky wore knee pads as he referenced moves from his sport on the ice and did press-ups to Rocky movie theme tune Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti with his skating partner Robin Johnstone.

Former world champion boxer Ricky, 45, received a total score of 12.5 points out of a possible 40 from the judges.

Dancing On Ice's Ricky Hatton compared to hilariously clumsy ex star
Dancing On Ice viewers branded Ricky Hatton 'the new Todd Carty' as the retired boxer took to the rink during the series opener on Sunday.
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Ricky’s routine left fans of the show at home in hysterics as they compared him to former EastEnders star Todd Carty, who competed on the show in 2009 and became known for his extensive mishaps – including the time he hurtled off the rink and straight out of the studio as he fought to stop himself falling to the ground.

21:25

Stars show support for Holly…

Holly Willoughby was supported by her showbiz pals ahead of her TV return after kidnap ordeal made her retreat from the limelight.

The presenter, 42, shared her first gown of the Dancing On Ice series while hinting at her nerves ahead of her first TV appearance on Sunday since she quit This Morning.

Holly, who is co-hosting with Stephen Mulhern, 46, looked incredible in a dazzling silver strappy dress.

Taking to Instagram an hour before the ITV skating show aired, Holly confidently wrote alongside her snap: ‘Let’s do this one sequin at a time’.

Holly Willoughby supported by showbiz pals ahead of her TV return
The presenter, 42, shared her first gown of the Dancing On Ice series while hinting at her nerves ahead of her first TV appearance on Sunday since she quit This Morning.
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20:07

Tense scenes…

Bottom of the leaderboard was former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, 45, who received 12.5 points from the judges.

Dressed in a boxing outfit, Ricky wore knee pads as he referenced boxing moves on the ice and did press-ups to Rocky movie theme tune Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti with his skating partner Robin Johnstone.

However, it was not enough to beat his fellow contenders as it was announced Ricky would be in the skate-off next week.

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20:02

Natural talent?

Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas and his professional partner Amani Fancy topped the leaderboard with 26.5 points out of a possible 40.

Ryan did a pirouette move as he delivered an energetic performance to Kings of Leon’s Sex On Fire.

Judge Oti Mabuse said: ‘I did not expect that, (it) was absolutely brilliant.’

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19:56

A special place in her heart…

Hannah became emotional as she talked about her ‘treasured’ time as a singer in S Club 7 but said she’d had an extremely tough year following the death of her former bandmate Paul Cattermole.

Ahead of her performance, Hannah said: ‘Me and Paul grew up together and he was part of the band.

‘When Paul died it was hard. It’s been a challenging year. Things will never be the same again.’

2PKF2XP File photo dated 19/5/2005 of Hannah Spearritt and Paul Cattermole. S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole has died at the age of 46, a statement from his family and the group said. Issue date: Friday April 7, 2023.

19:50

A dream come true?

Hannah Spearritt took to the ice with her professional partner Andy Buchanan, performing to Break Free by Ariane Grande.

The former S Club 7 star was given a total of 19.5 out of a possible 40 points by the judges.

Judge Jaye Torvill said: ‘Well done for doing such difficult lifts.’

She added: ‘We need to see more of the basic skating. It is improving but you could do more.’

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19:27

How to vote on ITV's Dancing On Ice 2024

Dancing On Ice viewers can vote for their favourite couples via the ITV website.

Fans will be able to use five free votes during each voting period.

A mobile phone will be needed to register.

19:23

Simply 'beautiful'…

Love Island winner and West End star Amber Davies was praised for her ‘beautiful’ performance on Dancing On Ice.

Canadian skater Simon Senecal lifted Amber up in the air into a box split move as they performed to Hold On To Now by Kylie Minogue.

The pair received a total score of 25 points out of a possible 40 from the judges.

Judge Jayne Torvill said: ‘I loved all the beautiful positions, I think that is the best spiral I’ve seen on the ice in a long time.’

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19:20

Ricky Hatton 'is the new Todd Carty'…

Dancing On Ice viewers have been comparing Ricky Hatton to former EastEnders star Todd Carty who appeared on the show in 2009.

Actor Todd became known for his comical performances, which saw him hanging on to his skating partner in a bid to stop him falling flat on his face and, at one point, hurtling straight off the rink and out of the studio.

19:13

Fighting for the win?

Dressed in a boxing outfit, Ricky Hatton wore elbow pads as he referenced boxing moves on the ice and did press-ups to Rocky movie theme tune Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti with his skating partner Robin Johnstone.

Former world champion boxer Ricky, 45, received a total score of 12.5 points out of a possible 40 from the judges.

Judge Ashley Banjo said his performance was ‘iconic’ and said he could be proud of the audience’s reaction.

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19:02

Flying high…

Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi was lifted into a helicopter move as she took to the rink.

Judge Oti Mabuse praised her for a ‘beautiful sultry performance’ to You Don’t Own Me by Say Grace with French ice dancer Sylvain Longchambon.

However, Mabuse said Shahidi needed to put her shoulders down to help the look of her movements.

The audience booed as Shahidi and were awarded a total of 20 out of 40 points by the judges.

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18:59

Off to a good start?

Greg has said he is enjoying training for Dancing On Ice more than he enjoyed Strictly Come Dancing.

The former British track and field athlete, 37, was a contestant on the BBC One dance programme in 2016.

Comparing his experiences, the former Olympian said: ‘I was really c**p at Strictly. So that’s the big thing.

‘It’s amazing how much more you enjoy something when you feel a bit better at doing it…

‘This feels more like a sport to me than Strictly ever did.

‘And obviously, I’d never danced a step in my life before I went on to Strictly and it showed.’

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18:57

Fans are impressed with Greg's skills… and his costume

18:54

Greg Rutherford opens the show…

Long jump hunk Greg Rutherford was the first celebrity to take to the ice with his professional skating partner Vanessa James.

The pair were awarded 24.5 points out of a possible 40 by judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.

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18:45

Glitz and glam…

Holly Willoughby shared her first gown of the Dancing On Ice series while hinting at her nerves ahead of her first TV appearance on Sunday since she quit This Morning.

The presenter, 42, who is co-hosting with Stephen Mulhern, 46, looked incredible in a dazzling silver strappy dress.

Taking to Instagram an hour before the ITV skating show aired, Holly confidently wrote alongside her snap: ‘Let’s do this one sequin at a time.’

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18:42

Holly makes her TV return!

Dancing On Ice is back on television and Holly Willoughby has made her return to screens after she quit This Morning in October last year.

DOI viewers took to Twitter to express their feelings about the star’s comeback…

18:32

Who won Dancing On Ice 2023?

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Frost/ITV/Shutterstock (13798713hl) Winners of Dancing On Ice 2023, Nile Wilson and Olivia Smart with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby 'Dancing On Ice' TV show, The Final, Series 15, Episode 9, Hertfordshire, UK - 12 Mar 2023

Dancing On Ice 2023 came to a glittering close in March last year as the final three celebrities got their skates on for one last hurrah.

Nile Wilson and his partner Olivia Smart (pictured above, centre) ultimately took home the win, after beating Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer and The Vivienne and Colin Grafton.

The live final saw judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse return to the panel to cast their votes once more.

After bagging the win, the Olympian broke down in tears as he joined his professional partner Olivia Smart lifting the glittering trophy, after wowing viewers with his jaw-dropping version of the iconic Bolero skate.

Getting emotional, Nile said: ‘I just want to say, 11 human beings proved we could do anything if you put your mind to something and work hard, you can achieve anything.’

18:28

Ryan Thomas shows off his muscles!

The stars were busy getting camera-ready for the show during the day on Sunday, with former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, 39, having a spray tan.

The actor showed off his muscles as he shared a snap to his Instagram Story and penned in the caption: ‘Best part about @dancingonice.’

18:18

Holly Willoughby is returning to TV!

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Holly Willoughby is set to return to live television tonight after agreeing to host Dancing on Ice, exclusively revealed last month.

After weeks of deliberating over whether to present the ITV skating show, she signed the deal over Christmas and is said to be ‘excited’ about to getting back to work on the show that she hosted with her former friend Phillip Schofield for many years.

Sources at ITV say the channel’s bosses are ‘delighted’ that she will join Stephen Mulhern for the series, which starts on January 14 almost three months after she learned of an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her by former security guard Gavin Plumb.

An ITV insider told : ‘Holly is a star and everyone was so very much hoping that she would decide to come back.

‘After many discussions and a lot of thought, she thought that getting some normality into her life would be a good thing.

‘There are obvious worries about going on live television, her main priority is her family, ITV have been hugely understanding and have not put any pressure on her at all.

‘They wanted to give her all of the time she needed but it has been a rough decision for her.

‘Time was ticking but the bosses were trying to remain calm.’

18:16

Dancing on ice presenters

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Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern will both host Dancing On Ice this year.

It was confirmed last month that Holly would be back after almost three months away from our screens having left This Morning in October.

Broadcaster Holly and Stephen are good pals having both started their television careers on the same shows nearly 20 years ago.

Holly and Stephen first worked together on CITV show Holly & Stephen’s Saturday Showdown, originally Ministry Of Mayhem, from January 2004.

After their self-titled show finished in 2006, Stephen and Holly’s appearances together on television became much more few and far-between, but they remained close.

And it was returned they would be back on screen on Dancing On Ice in December last year.

Holly previously co-hosted the show with Schofield from its inception in 2006 until 2011.

18:07

Gogglebox star crashes out…

was forced to quit Dancing On Ice in October last year after breaking his ankle during training.

The former Gogglebox star, 52, left the Channel 4 show after a decade with aspirations to pursue further TV opportunities, and was quickly signed up to the ITV dance series.

exclusively revealed Stephen had suffered a freak accident in training, before being told by medics he had broken his left ankle and would be on crutches for three months.

Stephen later revealed he had to undergo surgery and was ‘gutted’ to be out of the competition.

He wrote on Instagram: ‘I’ve had surgery and will be on crutches for a few months meaning, I’ve had to leave the competition which I’m absolutely gutted about.

‘I was having so much fun and enjoying learning to skate. I will of course be keeping a close eye on all of the other celebs and pros and supporting them all the way.’

18:00

Who is on Dancing on Ice?

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/Shutterstock (14295373d) Hannah Spearritt & 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.

The full line-up for the new series of Dancing On Ice was confirmed in October last year as the final two celebrity names – former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas and Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi – were revealed.

They are set to join the likes of Love Island’s Amber Davies, S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt (pictured) and TV and radio presenter Adele Roberts.

Meanwhile, former boxer Ricky Hatton, actress, Claire Sweeney, ex Love Island star Amber Davies and retired track and field athlete Greg Rutherford will also be donning their ice skates.

Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire, comedian Lou Sanders, former EastEnders star Ricky Norwood, and ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will also be taking to the rink.

17:44

When does Dancing on Ice start?

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Dancing on Ice starts this evening at 6.30pm on ITV and ITVX.

This year will see host Holly Willoughby, 42, return to the show in a last minute decision made last week, after her shock exit from This Morning in October.

She signed the deal over Christmas and is said to be ‘excited’ about to getting back to work on the show that she hosted with her former friend Phillip Schofield for many years.

While Phillip isn’t returning to the show, he will be replaced by ITV favourite Stephen Mulhern, 46.

17:38

Dancing On Ice returns!

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Matt Frost/Shutterstock (14295373p) Eddie The Eagle, Lou Sanders, Ricky Hatton, Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi, Amber Davies, Miles Nazaire, Adele Roberts, Greg Rutherford, Claire Sweeney, Ryan Thomas, Hannah Spearritt, and Ricky Norwood '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.

Welcome to ‘s liveblog for the launch episode of Dancing On Ice 2024.

The new series sees Holly Willoughby’s return to television after her departure from This Morning in October last year. She will host the show alongside Stephen Mulhern.

A host of stars – including the likes of former boxer Ricky Hatton, actress Claire Sweeney and comedian Lou Sanders – are set to take to the rink with their professional skating partners.

Join us here for all the news, updates and reaction as it happens…

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DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE 2024 CONTESTANTS

RICKY HATTON

AGE: 44

PROFESSION: Former pro boxer

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink’

 

HANNAH SPEARRITT

AGE: 42

PROFESSION: SINGER

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing’

 

GREG RUTHERFORD 

AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Athlete 

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I like a challenge and I needed a reason to go out and do stuff again and here we are. I want to perform something that’s never been done before, that’s my aim.’

 

Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards

AGE: 59

PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKI JUMPER

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!’

 

RICKY NORWOOD

AGE: 40

PROFESSION: EastEnders star 

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘It’s come at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals as yet, I’ve just had some physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’

 

RYAN THOMAS

AGE: 39

PROFESSION: Corrie star

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Everyone keeps asking me, “are you doing it?” I’ve told everyone!’ 

CLAIRE SWEENEY

AGE: 52

PROFESSION: ACTRESS

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am stepping into the unknown here. I don’t know how I will feel. But I am very excited.’

 

AMBER DAVIES

AGE: 26

PROFESSION: WEST END STAR

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘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’

 

MILES NAZAIRE

 AGE: 27

PROFESSION: REALITY STAR 

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance but it’s usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’

 

 LOU SANDERS

AGE: 37

PROFESSION: COMEDIAN

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells.’

 

ADELE ROBERTS 

AGE: 44

PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ”bricking it on ice” for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away’

 

 ROXY SHAHIDI

AGE: 40

PROFESSION: Emmerdale star 

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t ice-skate. I haven’t really said anything to anyone but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’

 

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