Holly Willoughby returned to Dancing on Ice tonight (March 9) as the series drew to an emotional end.
The presenter - who co-hosted the programme with Phillip Schofield for six series until 2011 - returned to present Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean with a commemorative photograph featuring their highlights from the show.
Ray Quinn beat Hayley Tamaddon and Beth Tweddle to be crowned the All-Stars champion after performing the iconic bolero routine.
Meanwhile, judges Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts were visibly emotional as they watched a montage of the show's best bits.
Schofield tweeted at the end of the programme: "And there we go, it's done. Thanks team #Doi that was a blast xx"
Runner-up Tamaddon thanked fans for supporting her on the final series, writing: "Thankyou From The Bottom Of Our Hearts. We enjoyed every second and we know you voted like mad. love from me and...
The presenter - who co-hosted the programme with Phillip Schofield for six series until 2011 - returned to present Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean with a commemorative photograph featuring their highlights from the show.
Ray Quinn beat Hayley Tamaddon and Beth Tweddle to be crowned the All-Stars champion after performing the iconic bolero routine.
Meanwhile, judges Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts were visibly emotional as they watched a montage of the show's best bits.
Schofield tweeted at the end of the programme: "And there we go, it's done. Thanks team #Doi that was a blast xx"
Runner-up Tamaddon thanked fans for supporting her on the final series, writing: "Thankyou From The Bottom Of Our Hearts. We enjoyed every second and we know you voted like mad. love from me and...
- 3/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Ray Quinn has won Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The actor and his partner Maria Filippov beat Coronation Street's Hayley Tamaddon and her partner Dan Whiston to be crowned the winners of the final ever series of the ITV ice skating competition.
Earlier in the evening, Beth Tweddle and her professional partner Lukasz Rozycki were announced as the couple finishing in third place.
All three finalists performed two routines in the first part of tonight's final, with Quinn topping the leaderboard with a maximum 80 points. Tammadon and Tweddle both scored 79.5 points.
Quinn and Tamaddon went on to perform the bolero in a bid to win the competition.
After being announced as winner, Quinn paid tribute to his partner Fillipov, saying: "Thank you so much for everything. This moment is for Maria."
He added: "I'm proper buzzing. I'm over the moon, I really am. Drinks are on me!"
Meanwhile, Tamaddon said...
The actor and his partner Maria Filippov beat Coronation Street's Hayley Tamaddon and her partner Dan Whiston to be crowned the winners of the final ever series of the ITV ice skating competition.
Earlier in the evening, Beth Tweddle and her professional partner Lukasz Rozycki were announced as the couple finishing in third place.
All three finalists performed two routines in the first part of tonight's final, with Quinn topping the leaderboard with a maximum 80 points. Tammadon and Tweddle both scored 79.5 points.
Quinn and Tamaddon went on to perform the bolero in a bid to win the competition.
After being announced as winner, Quinn paid tribute to his partner Fillipov, saying: "Thank you so much for everything. This moment is for Maria."
He added: "I'm proper buzzing. I'm over the moon, I really am. Drinks are on me!"
Meanwhile, Tamaddon said...
- 3/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice duo Torvill and Dean have been immortalised in Lego.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the pair's Olympic win, their iconic bolero routine has been recreated out of the building blocks.
The video - which features Dancing on Ice presenters Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley - also coincides with the celebrity skating competition's last ever episode, which airs tonight (March 9).
The show's judges can also be seen in the clip, with Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts awarding full marks, while tough panelist Jason Gardiner gives a harsh one point.
The video was created by 19-year-old Lego filmmaker Harry Bossert from Walton-on-Thames.
Dancing on Ice's nine-year run on ITV comes to an end this evening as finalists Hayley Tamaddon, Ray Quinn and Beth Tweddle compete to be crowned the winner.
The show's team has been pictured rehearsing for the finale which will see Schofield and...
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the pair's Olympic win, their iconic bolero routine has been recreated out of the building blocks.
The video - which features Dancing on Ice presenters Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley - also coincides with the celebrity skating competition's last ever episode, which airs tonight (March 9).
The show's judges can also be seen in the clip, with Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts awarding full marks, while tough panelist Jason Gardiner gives a harsh one point.
The video was created by 19-year-old Lego filmmaker Harry Bossert from Walton-on-Thames.
Dancing on Ice's nine-year run on ITV comes to an end this evening as finalists Hayley Tamaddon, Ray Quinn and Beth Tweddle compete to be crowned the winner.
The show's team has been pictured rehearsing for the finale which will see Schofield and...
- 3/9/2014
- Digital Spy
The Dancing on Ice All-Stars judges and presenters have been rehearsing on the ice ahead of Sunday's (March 9) final.
Dancing on Ice's nine-year run on ITV will come to an end tomorrow as finalists Hayley Tamaddon, Ray Quinn and Beth Tweddle compete to be crowned the winner.
Judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner and Ashley Roberts will perform together for the first time during the show, while presenters Philip Schofield and Christine Bleakley will also skate.
Check out all the rehearsal pictures below:...
Dancing on Ice's nine-year run on ITV will come to an end tomorrow as finalists Hayley Tamaddon, Ray Quinn and Beth Tweddle compete to be crowned the winner.
Judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner and Ashley Roberts will perform together for the first time during the show, while presenters Philip Schofield and Christine Bleakley will also skate.
Check out all the rehearsal pictures below:...
- 3/8/2014
- Digital Spy
The stars of Dancing on Ice have come together to recreate the Hollywood selfie photo from the Oscars.
Philip Schofield uploaded the photo to Twitter from rehearsals for the show, which will air its last ever episode tomorrow (March 9).
The presenter was joined by his co-host Christine Bleakley, skater Matt Evers and judges Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts for the selfie.
Ellen DeGeneres posted the original selfie during the Academy Awards last weekend. It has become the most retweeted post of all time on Twitter.
A whole host of stars have uploaded their own selfies since the Oscars, including the cast of Made in Chelsea and the BBC Breakfast presenters.
Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon and Beth Tweddle will compete in tomorrow's live final, which will also feature the last ever televised bolero from Torvill and Dean.
The final of Dancing on Ice All-Stars airs tomorrow at 7pm on ITV.
Philip Schofield uploaded the photo to Twitter from rehearsals for the show, which will air its last ever episode tomorrow (March 9).
The presenter was joined by his co-host Christine Bleakley, skater Matt Evers and judges Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts for the selfie.
Ellen DeGeneres posted the original selfie during the Academy Awards last weekend. It has become the most retweeted post of all time on Twitter.
A whole host of stars have uploaded their own selfies since the Oscars, including the cast of Made in Chelsea and the BBC Breakfast presenters.
Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon and Beth Tweddle will compete in tomorrow's live final, which will also feature the last ever televised bolero from Torvill and Dean.
The final of Dancing on Ice All-Stars airs tomorrow at 7pm on ITV.
- 3/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Sam Attwater has become the latest celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The former EastEnders actor follows in the footsteps of Kyran Bracken, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's (February 23) live show.
Attwater and his partner Vicky Ogden left the competition after a shock result saw favourites Ray Quinn and Maria Filippov in the skate-off.
The two couples found themselves in the bottom two after the judges' scores and public votes were combined.
Attwater performed an upbeat routine to Flo Rida's 'Club Can't Handle Me', while Quinn performed to James Morrison's 'You Make It Real' to keep his place in the competition.
Judges Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts, Jason Gardiner and Robin Cousins unanimously voted to keep Quinn in the competition.
"Listen, I've done five skate-offs so it's my time to go. I feel like the winner and I have something more than a trophy,...
The former EastEnders actor follows in the footsteps of Kyran Bracken, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's (February 23) live show.
Attwater and his partner Vicky Ogden left the competition after a shock result saw favourites Ray Quinn and Maria Filippov in the skate-off.
The two couples found themselves in the bottom two after the judges' scores and public votes were combined.
Attwater performed an upbeat routine to Flo Rida's 'Club Can't Handle Me', while Quinn performed to James Morrison's 'You Make It Real' to keep his place in the competition.
Judges Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts, Jason Gardiner and Robin Cousins unanimously voted to keep Quinn in the competition.
"Listen, I've done five skate-offs so it's my time to go. I feel like the winner and I have something more than a trophy,...
- 3/2/2014
- Digital Spy
It's the semi-final! After the hopefuls had to prove their ability with a solo skate, it was rugby hunk Kyran Bracken who left the competition last week. Now the skaters are down to just four.
The awesome foursome are hoping to win a place in next week's final and be named the champion of champions. Just to add to the pressure, the remaining skaters will also be flying this week. So who will succeed and who will fail? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm to find out.
20:57So that's all from us this week. See you back here next week for the last ever Dancing on Ice!
20:55Totally forgot Emma Bunton was once a judge!
20:54After battling it out in five skate-offs, Sam is going home.
20:54So Ray is going through to the final.
20:54Jason predictably saves Ray.
20:53Ashley also saves Ray.
20:53Karen votes to save Ray.
The awesome foursome are hoping to win a place in next week's final and be named the champion of champions. Just to add to the pressure, the remaining skaters will also be flying this week. So who will succeed and who will fail? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm to find out.
20:57So that's all from us this week. See you back here next week for the last ever Dancing on Ice!
20:55Totally forgot Emma Bunton was once a judge!
20:54After battling it out in five skate-offs, Sam is going home.
20:54So Ray is going through to the final.
20:54Jason predictably saves Ray.
20:53Ashley also saves Ray.
20:53Karen votes to save Ray.
- 3/2/2014
- Digital Spy
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Outnumbered: Wednesday (March 5) at 9pm on BBC One
We've been dreading this day, the day when we finally have to cut the apron strings and let go of the kids from Outnumbered. Sorry, we thought we'd be able to stay strong but it's just too...*dabs eyes with hankie*
Yes, after five series, the show's child stars Tyger Drew-Honey (Jake), Daniel Roche (Ben) and Ramona Marquez (Karen) are starting to dwarf their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner, meaning it's time to bring the beloved BBC sitcom to an end. In this final episode, Auntie Angela (Samantha Bond...
Outnumbered: Wednesday (March 5) at 9pm on BBC One
We've been dreading this day, the day when we finally have to cut the apron strings and let go of the kids from Outnumbered. Sorry, we thought we'd be able to stay strong but it's just too...*dabs eyes with hankie*
Yes, after five series, the show's child stars Tyger Drew-Honey (Jake), Daniel Roche (Ben) and Ramona Marquez (Karen) are starting to dwarf their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner, meaning it's time to bring the beloved BBC sitcom to an end. In this final episode, Auntie Angela (Samantha Bond...
- 3/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Sam Attwater was booted off 'Dancing on Ice' tonight (02.03.14). The 28-year-old actor - who was partnered with his fiancée Vicky Ogden - has become the latest celebrity to be voted off the ITV series after going up against Ray Quinn in the semi-final skate-off. The hunky star - who has been in the skate-off five times this series - gave an energetic performance to Flo Rida's 'Club Can't Handle Me', but all four judges - Jason Gardiner, Ashley Roberts, Robin Cousins and Karen Barber - made the difficult decision to save the former 'X Factor' runner-up and his partner Maria Filippov,...
- 2/28/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Kyran Bracken has become the latest celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The rugby star follows in the footsteps of Suzanne Shaw, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's (February 16) live show.
Bracken and partner Nina Ulanova had to battle it out in the skate-off with Sam Attwater and Vicky Ogden to decide who remained in the show.
The two couples found themselves on the bottom after the judges' scores and public votes were combined.
Bracken performed to 'Chasing Cars' by Snow Patrol in the skate-off, while Attwater performed a Riverdance-inspired routine.
Judges Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner each chose to save Attwater.
Head judge Robin Cousins then revealed that he would also have saved the former EastEnders actor over Bracken.
Following his exit from the show, Bracken said: "To finish off on our best-ever skate was fantastic and all I can say...
The rugby star follows in the footsteps of Suzanne Shaw, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's (February 16) live show.
Bracken and partner Nina Ulanova had to battle it out in the skate-off with Sam Attwater and Vicky Ogden to decide who remained in the show.
The two couples found themselves on the bottom after the judges' scores and public votes were combined.
Bracken performed to 'Chasing Cars' by Snow Patrol in the skate-off, while Attwater performed a Riverdance-inspired routine.
Judges Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner each chose to save Attwater.
Head judge Robin Cousins then revealed that he would also have saved the former EastEnders actor over Bracken.
Following his exit from the show, Bracken said: "To finish off on our best-ever skate was fantastic and all I can say...
- 2/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Kyran Bracken was eliminated from 'Dancing on Ice' tonight (23.02.14). The former rugby star became the latest celebrity to be voted off the ITV series after facing Sam Attwater in a tough skate-off. The 39-year-old Irish athlete gave one of his best performances of the series to Snow Patrol's hit 'Chasing Cars,' but all four judges, Jason Gardiner, Ashley Roberts, Robin Cousins and Karen Barber, made the difficult decision to save the ex 'EastEnders' star, who performed a Riverdance-inspired routine, instead. Upon hearing the result, Kyran thanked his professional partner Nina Ulanova, calling her a ''star'' and told host Phillip Schofield: ''To finish...
- 2/21/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Gareth Gates and Suzanne Shaw have signed up to take part in the Dancing on Ice tour.
The duo - who were eliminated from the show in the past two weeks - have agreed to join the nationwide extravaganza along with Bonnie Langford and Beth Tweddle, who is still in the competition.
They join previously announced contestants Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon, Kyran Bracken and Joe Pasquale for the live shows, which kick off in March.
Shaw said that being part of the tour is the "perfect way to celebrate what has been one of the best experiences of [her] life", while Gates added: "I'm glad I don't have to hang up my skates just yet - I can't wait to get on the tour and skate all around the country!"
Langford claimed that she "had a ball" on her last Dancing on Ice tour, and is "delighted to be able to...
The duo - who were eliminated from the show in the past two weeks - have agreed to join the nationwide extravaganza along with Bonnie Langford and Beth Tweddle, who is still in the competition.
They join previously announced contestants Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon, Kyran Bracken and Joe Pasquale for the live shows, which kick off in March.
Shaw said that being part of the tour is the "perfect way to celebrate what has been one of the best experiences of [her] life", while Gates added: "I'm glad I don't have to hang up my skates just yet - I can't wait to get on the tour and skate all around the country!"
Langford claimed that she "had a ball" on her last Dancing on Ice tour, and is "delighted to be able to...
- 2/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Suzanne Shaw has become the latest celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
Her exit follows on from Gareth Gates who left the show last Sunday (February 9).
Shaw was up against former rugby player Kyran Bracken in what was her first ever skate-off.
Bracken skated to Michael Jackson's famous track 'Billie Jean', while Shaw opted for 'Music' by Madonna.
Shaw made a number of mistakes in her routine, resulting in judges Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner saving Bracken.
Temporary judge Nicky Slater also saved Bracken, but said: "Neither of you should be here."
Karen Barber added that she would also have opted to save Bracken.
Shaw blamed her stumbles on her nerves, saying: "I think it's because I haven't had experience doing the skate-off before."
She added: "I really wanted to try and make it all the way to the final. I'm just glad we went out on one of our best skates.
Her exit follows on from Gareth Gates who left the show last Sunday (February 9).
Shaw was up against former rugby player Kyran Bracken in what was her first ever skate-off.
Bracken skated to Michael Jackson's famous track 'Billie Jean', while Shaw opted for 'Music' by Madonna.
Shaw made a number of mistakes in her routine, resulting in judges Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner saving Bracken.
Temporary judge Nicky Slater also saved Bracken, but said: "Neither of you should be here."
Karen Barber added that she would also have opted to save Bracken.
Shaw blamed her stumbles on her nerves, saying: "I think it's because I haven't had experience doing the skate-off before."
She added: "I really wanted to try and make it all the way to the final. I'm just glad we went out on one of our best skates.
- 2/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Gareth Gates was voted off 'Dancing on Ice All-Stars' tonight (09.02.14). The 29-year-old singer, who first rose to fame on 'Pop Idol' in 2002, became the latest star to leave the ITV series after losing a skate-off against former 'EastEnders' star Sam Attwater. Despite impressing judges Jason Gardiner, Ashley Roberts, Robin Cousins and Karen Barber with his performance to Wham!'s hit 'Freedom,' during which he wore a George Michael-style blonde wig, Gareth and his professional partner, Brianne Delcourt, failed to win them over with their follow up routine to U2's 'Beautiful Day.' All four judges chose to save 28-year-old Sam. Upon hearing the result,...
- 2/9/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Gareth Gates has become the latest celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The singer follows in the footsteps of Bonnie Langford, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's live show.
Gates and partner Brianne Delcourt had to battle it out in the skate-off with Sam Attwater and Vicky Ogden to decide who remained in the show when the two couples found themselves bottom after this week's vote.
Attwater performed to 'Dream Catch Me' by Newton Faulkner in the skate-off, while Gates skated to U2's 'Beautiful Day' in a bid to stay in the competition.
Judges Nicky Slater, Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner voted to save Attwater. Stand-in head judge Karen Barber agreed with the other judges, opting to eliminate Gates from the competition.
Following the vote, Gates said: "It's been amazing. I just want to thank this lovely lady [Brianne], she's been amazing."
Delcourt said...
The singer follows in the footsteps of Bonnie Langford, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's live show.
Gates and partner Brianne Delcourt had to battle it out in the skate-off with Sam Attwater and Vicky Ogden to decide who remained in the show when the two couples found themselves bottom after this week's vote.
Attwater performed to 'Dream Catch Me' by Newton Faulkner in the skate-off, while Gates skated to U2's 'Beautiful Day' in a bid to stay in the competition.
Judges Nicky Slater, Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner voted to save Attwater. Stand-in head judge Karen Barber agreed with the other judges, opting to eliminate Gates from the competition.
Following the vote, Gates said: "It's been amazing. I just want to thank this lovely lady [Brianne], she's been amazing."
Delcourt said...
- 2/9/2014
- Digital Spy
The first batch of celebrities taking part in the Dancing on Ice Final Tour 2014 have been unveiled.
Former winners Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon and Kyran Bracken have all signed up to take part in the eight-city tour, along with comedian Joe Pasquale.
More stars are due to be announced soon, but ticket-holders will also get the chance to see coaches Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean perform special routines created specifically for the tour.
Meanwhile, the celebrities will be judged by Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Nicky Slater, while the audience will be able to vote for their favourite couples by text message.
The winning duo will take to the ice for a finale performance of Bolero.
"I've had some amazing highlights in my career and winning Dancing on Ice in 2009 is certainly one of the best," Quinn said.
"I am thrilled to be able to continue my time on the...
Former winners Ray Quinn, Hayley Tamaddon and Kyran Bracken have all signed up to take part in the eight-city tour, along with comedian Joe Pasquale.
More stars are due to be announced soon, but ticket-holders will also get the chance to see coaches Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean perform special routines created specifically for the tour.
Meanwhile, the celebrities will be judged by Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Nicky Slater, while the audience will be able to vote for their favourite couples by text message.
The winning duo will take to the ice for a finale performance of Bolero.
"I've had some amazing highlights in my career and winning Dancing on Ice in 2009 is certainly one of the best," Quinn said.
"I am thrilled to be able to continue my time on the...
- 2/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Bonnie Langford has become the latest celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
Langford follows in the footsteps of Zaraah Abrahams, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's (January 26) live show.
Langford and partner Andrei Lipanov had to battle it out in the skate-off with Sam Attwater and Vicky Ogden to decide who remained in the show.
Duel winners Kyran Bracken, Hayley Tamaddon, Ray Quinn and Gareth Gates were earlier given immunity from elimination.
Attwater performed to 'Don't Stop the Music' by Jamie Cullum in the skate-off, while Langford performed to 'Big Spender' in a bid to stay in the competition.
Judges Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner all voted to save Attwater, while head judge Robin Cousins said he would have done the same.
Langford said on hearing the result: "These skaters are all wonderful. They're all half my age. I don't...
Langford follows in the footsteps of Zaraah Abrahams, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's (January 26) live show.
Langford and partner Andrei Lipanov had to battle it out in the skate-off with Sam Attwater and Vicky Ogden to decide who remained in the show.
Duel winners Kyran Bracken, Hayley Tamaddon, Ray Quinn and Gareth Gates were earlier given immunity from elimination.
Attwater performed to 'Don't Stop the Music' by Jamie Cullum in the skate-off, while Langford performed to 'Big Spender' in a bid to stay in the competition.
Judges Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner all voted to save Attwater, while head judge Robin Cousins said he would have done the same.
Langford said on hearing the result: "These skaters are all wonderful. They're all half my age. I don't...
- 2/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Last week we were treated to 'Dance Week' and got to witness Beth Tweddle in a kilt, Gareth Gates attempting street dance and the surprise elimination of Zaraah Abrahams. What could be better than that, I hear you ask? Well this week is 'Duel Week'.
That's right. Two celebrity pairings will be taking to the ice at the same time. Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm to see the remaining eight celebrities battle it out.
20:55So that's it from us tonight guys. Join us again next week.
20:54It's 80's week next week, hopefully Schofe will be rocking a mullet.
20:54Aww Bonnie, I shall miss your gurning face and how your voice gets higher and higher as the show goes on.
20:52Jason also saves Sam meaning Bonnie is going home.
20:52Ashley follows suit and also saves Sam.
20:51Karen saves Sam.
20:50If Bonnie leaves, do you...
That's right. Two celebrity pairings will be taking to the ice at the same time. Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm to see the remaining eight celebrities battle it out.
20:55So that's it from us tonight guys. Join us again next week.
20:54It's 80's week next week, hopefully Schofe will be rocking a mullet.
20:54Aww Bonnie, I shall miss your gurning face and how your voice gets higher and higher as the show goes on.
20:52Jason also saves Sam meaning Bonnie is going home.
20:52Ashley follows suit and also saves Sam.
20:51Karen saves Sam.
20:50If Bonnie leaves, do you...
- 2/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Zaraah Abrahams has been voted off 'Dancing On Ice All Stars'. The former 'Coronation Street' actress and her partner Andy Buchanan left the competition last night (26.01.14) after losing a skate off against Kyran Bracken and his professional partner Nina Ulanova. Host Phillip Schofield described their showdown as one of the ''hardest skate-offs'' in the history of the show, and admitted he thought the judges had a tough job deciding which of the stars to save. Judges Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts opted to save the rugby star, but Jason Gardiner chose the actress, leaving head judge Robin Cousins with the deciding vote...
- 1/27/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Zaraah Abrahams has become the latest celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The actress follows in the footsteps of Todd Carty, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's (January 19) live show.
Abrahams and partner Andy Buchanan had to battle it out in the skate-off with Kyran Bracken and Nina Ulanova to decide who remained in the show when the two couples found themselves bottom after the public vote.
Bracken performed to 'Chasing Cars' by Snow Patrol in the skate-off, while Abrahams performed to 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' in a bid to stay in the competition.
Judges Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts voted to save Bracken, while Jason Gardiner chose Abrahams. Head judge Robin Cousins, who had the deciding vote, opted to bring back Bracken to skate again next week.
Abrahams said on hearing the result: "It's been wonderful, I'm so sorry to say goodbye to everybody.
The actress follows in the footsteps of Todd Carty, who exited the ITV competition at the end of last Sunday's (January 19) live show.
Abrahams and partner Andy Buchanan had to battle it out in the skate-off with Kyran Bracken and Nina Ulanova to decide who remained in the show when the two couples found themselves bottom after the public vote.
Bracken performed to 'Chasing Cars' by Snow Patrol in the skate-off, while Abrahams performed to 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' in a bid to stay in the competition.
Judges Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts voted to save Bracken, while Jason Gardiner chose Abrahams. Head judge Robin Cousins, who had the deciding vote, opted to bring back Bracken to skate again next week.
Abrahams said on hearing the result: "It's been wonderful, I'm so sorry to say goodbye to everybody.
- 1/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice star Jason Gardiner has hit out at fellow judge Karen Barber in yet another extension of their feud.
The duo were at loggerheads again on last night's live show, and Gardiner has now taken to his Facebook page to complain about Barber.
"Yet again Karen as head coach proves she can't be impartial as a judge and misses many of the valid points I make," said Gardiner.
"To accuse me of not knowing what I'm talking about only discredits the producers for hiring me to do my job. Let's be real... I wouldn't have got this gig or been asked back if I didn't know my s**t!"
Gardiner also defended his low score of 4.5 for Gareth Gates, saying: "Personally I don't see how Gareth will be able to catch up with his stronger competitors, because this is as good as it's going to get.
"He lacks...
The duo were at loggerheads again on last night's live show, and Gardiner has now taken to his Facebook page to complain about Barber.
"Yet again Karen as head coach proves she can't be impartial as a judge and misses many of the valid points I make," said Gardiner.
"To accuse me of not knowing what I'm talking about only discredits the producers for hiring me to do my job. Let's be real... I wouldn't have got this gig or been asked back if I didn't know my s**t!"
Gardiner also defended his low score of 4.5 for Gareth Gates, saying: "Personally I don't see how Gareth will be able to catch up with his stronger competitors, because this is as good as it's going to get.
"He lacks...
- 1/20/2014
- Digital Spy
I hope you didn't watch tonight's Great Sport Relief Bake Off on an empty stomach, because my goodness, you would be hungry afterwards. Gingerbread biscuits, banoffee pie, and showstopper chocolate cakes... ooh, we could eat them all. On the other hand, if they were made by Jason Gardiner, perhaps we wouldn't want to.
Of course, our celebrity bakers were not always the most proficient chefs we've seen, but we had a good time watching their kitchen disasters (and - less often - their triumphs). But what were our favourite moments? Read on to find out...
The Signature Bake - Gingerbread Biscuits
Jason ran into trouble before he'd even started his biscuits by getting Mary's legendary pursed lips. And why? Because he was making gingerbread biscuits with lemongrass. I'm sure somebody somewhere told him that was a good idea - maybe Karen Barber? Mary was her usual tactful self, saying it...
Of course, our celebrity bakers were not always the most proficient chefs we've seen, but we had a good time watching their kitchen disasters (and - less often - their triumphs). But what were our favourite moments? Read on to find out...
The Signature Bake - Gingerbread Biscuits
Jason ran into trouble before he'd even started his biscuits by getting Mary's legendary pursed lips. And why? Because he was making gingerbread biscuits with lemongrass. I'm sure somebody somewhere told him that was a good idea - maybe Karen Barber? Mary was her usual tactful self, saying it...
- 1/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Jorgie Porter last night became the first person to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars in a shock result, but while her return to the show may have been brief, it was still pretty eventful.
See, the Hollyoaks actress had been paired with French fancier Sylvain Longchambon, who famously left her co-star and fellow Doi competitor Jennifer Metcalfe for his partner from last year, Coronation Street's Samia Ghadie.
This meant that Jorgie's short stint was packed with more tension than you'd expect from ten weeks of some other reality shows, and that's before you throw in a particularly untactful Phillip Schofield. Here are the most awkward moments of her Dancing on Ice swan song...
Jorgie on her first Dancing on Ice experience: "I remember having so much fun every single day."
Awkward in retrospect, given how her second stint was basically full of uncomfortable situations and controversy... and lasted just the one day.
See, the Hollyoaks actress had been paired with French fancier Sylvain Longchambon, who famously left her co-star and fellow Doi competitor Jennifer Metcalfe for his partner from last year, Coronation Street's Samia Ghadie.
This meant that Jorgie's short stint was packed with more tension than you'd expect from ten weeks of some other reality shows, and that's before you throw in a particularly untactful Phillip Schofield. Here are the most awkward moments of her Dancing on Ice swan song...
Jorgie on her first Dancing on Ice experience: "I remember having so much fun every single day."
Awkward in retrospect, given how her second stint was basically full of uncomfortable situations and controversy... and lasted just the one day.
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
The Dancing on Ice judges have admitted that they couldn't care less about the contestants' back stories.
Speaking at the show's launch yesterday, Karen Barber revealed that it will be the "hardest series" to judge but agreed with Robin Cousins that David Seaman and Sam Attwater being engaged to their professional partners will not affect their comments at all.
"Chemistry's great, but you don't have to be engaged to have chemistry with your partner," she said. "We do have couples who are engaged and couples that hopefully will be married soon and that's lovely, but that's not going to affect my opinion of their performance.
"It's that couple that engage me and that deliver a performance that's polished and that's confident."
Barber also vowed to ignore the All-Star contestants' first series, saying: "You've got to wipe the slate clean, because otherwise that makes it even more difficult, more complicated. You...
Speaking at the show's launch yesterday, Karen Barber revealed that it will be the "hardest series" to judge but agreed with Robin Cousins that David Seaman and Sam Attwater being engaged to their professional partners will not affect their comments at all.
"Chemistry's great, but you don't have to be engaged to have chemistry with your partner," she said. "We do have couples who are engaged and couples that hopefully will be married soon and that's lovely, but that's not going to affect my opinion of their performance.
"It's that couple that engage me and that deliver a performance that's polished and that's confident."
Barber also vowed to ignore the All-Star contestants' first series, saying: "You've got to wipe the slate clean, because otherwise that makes it even more difficult, more complicated. You...
- 1/4/2014
- Digital Spy
The Dancing on Ice judges have admitted it's possible that one of the show's champions could be voted out of the competition first.
The final series of the show, which begins on Sunday, sees 14 previous contestants - including six winners - returning for a second chance at the trophy.
"This is their last chance to prove that they were the real champion," Karen Barber said. "But what we're seeing is that there are not only champions out there. There are people that purely entertain us - the likes of Joe Pasquale and Todd [Carty].
"Sometimes it's not only the best technical skater that you look forward to - it's the person that will entertain you. And if your family at home are going to pick up that telephone, who are you going to vote for? The technical person or the one that made you laugh and entertained you the most?"
Meanwhile,...
The final series of the show, which begins on Sunday, sees 14 previous contestants - including six winners - returning for a second chance at the trophy.
"This is their last chance to prove that they were the real champion," Karen Barber said. "But what we're seeing is that there are not only champions out there. There are people that purely entertain us - the likes of Joe Pasquale and Todd [Carty].
"Sometimes it's not only the best technical skater that you look forward to - it's the person that will entertain you. And if your family at home are going to pick up that telephone, who are you going to vote for? The technical person or the one that made you laugh and entertained you the most?"
Meanwhile,...
- 1/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Phillip Schofield has hinted that the final series of Dancing on Ice will contain some twists to test the nerve of the skating celebrities.
The presenter took to Twitter today (January 3) to tease the "cruel" and "brutal" surprises that await the 14 returning competitors in this weekend's launch show.
A very cruel twist at the end, it's going to be brutal! But the standard of skating in immense #Doi
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) January 3, 2014
The ninth series of the reality competition features an all-star cast of six former champions - including Beth Tweddle (2013), Suzanne Shaw (2008) and Ray Quinn (2009) - as well as popular contestants such as David Seaman, Gareth Gates, Jorgie Porter and Todd Carty.
Judges Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts, Robin Cousins and Jason Gardiner are also all scheduled to return.
"We never know what he's going to say next," said Barber of working with acid-tongued Gardiner for one final series.
"But you know,...
The presenter took to Twitter today (January 3) to tease the "cruel" and "brutal" surprises that await the 14 returning competitors in this weekend's launch show.
A very cruel twist at the end, it's going to be brutal! But the standard of skating in immense #Doi
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) January 3, 2014
The ninth series of the reality competition features an all-star cast of six former champions - including Beth Tweddle (2013), Suzanne Shaw (2008) and Ray Quinn (2009) - as well as popular contestants such as David Seaman, Gareth Gates, Jorgie Porter and Todd Carty.
Judges Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts, Robin Cousins and Jason Gardiner are also all scheduled to return.
"We never know what he's going to say next," said Barber of working with acid-tongued Gardiner for one final series.
"But you know,...
- 1/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice judge Karen Barber has described her fellow panellist Jason Gardiner as "very unpredictable".
The duo have famously feuded in the past and speaking at yesterday's Dancing on Ice launch Barber dismissed suggestions that Gardiner has mellowed out recently.
"I wouldn't put Jason and mellow in the same sentence," she said. "But maybe - who knows? We'll find out [when we see him] and then Sunday is the live show, when it gets very unpredictable.
"We never know what he's going to say next, but you know, I'm sure that's the fun of it, isn't it?"
While Ashley Roberts joked that she will act as a "buffer" if the pair argue, Barber added: "The trouble is that we're all very passionate about what we do, and if our opinions differ we're going to stand by what we say. That's if it's Ashley or if it's Jason.
"That's okay. I'm quite happy to talk it through.
The duo have famously feuded in the past and speaking at yesterday's Dancing on Ice launch Barber dismissed suggestions that Gardiner has mellowed out recently.
"I wouldn't put Jason and mellow in the same sentence," she said. "But maybe - who knows? We'll find out [when we see him] and then Sunday is the live show, when it gets very unpredictable.
"We never know what he's going to say next, but you know, I'm sure that's the fun of it, isn't it?"
While Ashley Roberts joked that she will act as a "buffer" if the pair argue, Barber added: "The trouble is that we're all very passionate about what we do, and if our opinions differ we're going to stand by what we say. That's if it's Ashley or if it's Jason.
"That's okay. I'm quite happy to talk it through.
- 1/3/2014
- Digital Spy
No more reject soap stars snapping their ankles and elbows on the ice. No more Pip Schofield shouting about "The Dangers Of The Ice". No more Z-listers in unforgiving pink Lycra. Dancing on Ice has announced that it is bowing out in 2014 with a ninth and final series.
Torvill and Dean's ice dancing format has never been the most glamorous of reality shows. It's never pulled in the biggest names (Tamara Beckwith, Elen Rivas, Bobby Davro) and it's always been in the shadow of its slicker, more stylish cousin over on BBC One, Strictly.
However, across its eight years the show has created many memorable TV moments and even if some of them are for the totally wrong reasons, Digital Spy is raising a toast to the series today by remembering them.
Jennifer Ellison gets sliced! We've got a bleeder!
Dancing on Ice has had many nasty injuries down the years - broken bones,...
Torvill and Dean's ice dancing format has never been the most glamorous of reality shows. It's never pulled in the biggest names (Tamara Beckwith, Elen Rivas, Bobby Davro) and it's always been in the shadow of its slicker, more stylish cousin over on BBC One, Strictly.
However, across its eight years the show has created many memorable TV moments and even if some of them are for the totally wrong reasons, Digital Spy is raising a toast to the series today by remembering them.
Jennifer Ellison gets sliced! We've got a bleeder!
Dancing on Ice has had many nasty injuries down the years - broken bones,...
- 5/21/2013
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice is set to return for a ninth series in 2014, despite falling ratings over the last two years.
Beth Tweddle's victory on last night's series eight finale pulled a respectable average of 6.69 million viewers, but the numbers were way down on previous years.
[Dancing on Ice Final - In Pictures]
However, an ITV rep has confirmed that there are plans for the show to return in 2014.
Dancing on Ice's audiences have trailed off in 2012 and 2013 with stiff opposition from Countryfile and Call the Midwife on BBC One.
If there is a ninth series, it will coincide with the 30th anniversary of show stars Torvill and Dean's 1984 Winter Olympics triumph.
The show has continually changed its judging lineup in recent years and another shake-up is likely after this year's panel - Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts - failed to entirely please fans and TV critics.
Watch our interview with Dancing on Ice...
Beth Tweddle's victory on last night's series eight finale pulled a respectable average of 6.69 million viewers, but the numbers were way down on previous years.
[Dancing on Ice Final - In Pictures]
However, an ITV rep has confirmed that there are plans for the show to return in 2014.
Dancing on Ice's audiences have trailed off in 2012 and 2013 with stiff opposition from Countryfile and Call the Midwife on BBC One.
If there is a ninth series, it will coincide with the 30th anniversary of show stars Torvill and Dean's 1984 Winter Olympics triumph.
The show has continually changed its judging lineup in recent years and another shake-up is likely after this year's panel - Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts - failed to entirely please fans and TV critics.
Watch our interview with Dancing on Ice...
- 3/11/2013
- Digital Spy
Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is Digital Spy readers' tip to win this weekend's Dancing on Ice final.
Tweddle collected 53% of the final vote in our reader poll, which was voted for by over 7,000 users.
Matt Lapinskas finished with 32%, while Luke Campbell is the outsider with 15%.
All three finalists will perform two skates this weekend, a Showcase routine and their favourite routine from the series.
The top two skaters, voted for by the public, will then recreate Torvill and Dean's Bolero in one final skate.
Judges Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts will be on hand to offer criticism and advice, but the final winner will be chosen by viewers.
Dancing on Ice concludes on Sunday (March 10) at 7pm on ITV.
Dancing on Ice - Latest pictures:...
Tweddle collected 53% of the final vote in our reader poll, which was voted for by over 7,000 users.
Matt Lapinskas finished with 32%, while Luke Campbell is the outsider with 15%.
All three finalists will perform two skates this weekend, a Showcase routine and their favourite routine from the series.
The top two skaters, voted for by the public, will then recreate Torvill and Dean's Bolero in one final skate.
Judges Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts will be on hand to offer criticism and advice, but the final winner will be chosen by viewers.
Dancing on Ice concludes on Sunday (March 10) at 7pm on ITV.
Dancing on Ice - Latest pictures:...
- 3/8/2013
- Digital Spy
Jason Gardiner will ''never'' be friends with Karen Barber. The 'Dancing On Ice' judge has come to terms with the fact he will never see eye-to-eye with his fellow ITV skating competition panellist and admits the hot-headed pair ignore each other backstage in order to avoid a fight. He said: ''We tolerate each other and that's probably as good as it's going to get. We didn't speak before this series started - the first time we saw each other was literally at the press conference. As you can imagine, it was quite awkward. ''It's best to just stay clear. There's no desire from...
- 3/8/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Jason Gardiner will ''never'' be friends with Karen Barber. The 'Dancing On Ice' judge has come to terms with the fact he will never see eye-to-eye with his fellow ITV skating competition panellist and admits the hot-headed pair ignore each other backstage in order to avoid a fight. He said: ''We tolerate each other and that's probably as good as it's going to get. We didn't speak before this series started - the first time we saw each other was literally at the press conference. As you can imagine, it was quite awkward. ''It's best to just stay clear. There's no desire from...
- 3/8/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Ashley Roberts is ''itching to perform'' on 'Dancing on Ice'. The former Pussycat Doll is a judge on the ITV skating show - alongside Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner and Karen Barber - but can't wait to strap on her skates herself and strut her stuff on the ice. She said: ''I don't know if I'll get out there this season, but if I'm asked back it might happen. I'm itching to perform. I see them go out there and I'm like: 'Oh, I wanna go and just perform my butt off to the music.' I love it.'' The singer has settled...
- 3/1/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ashley Roberts is ''itching to perform'' on 'Dancing on Ice'. The former Pussycat Doll is a judge on the ITV skating show - alongside Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner and Karen Barber - but can't wait to strap on her skates herself and strut her stuff on the ice. She said: ''I don't know if I'll get out there this season, but if I'm asked back it might happen. I'm itching to perform. I see them go out there and I'm like: 'Oh, I wanna go and just perform my butt off to the music.' I love it.'' The singer has settled...
- 3/1/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Karen Barber has spoken out about her frosty relationship with Dancing on Ice co-star Jason Gardiner.
The duo were reunited on the judging panel this year, despite falling out publicly in 2011, and Barber revealed that the duo have not bonded or grown closer during filming for the current series.
"We don't really do off set because we rehearse the show, then we walk away and we do hair and make-up and come back for the live show," she told This Morning.
"I'm focusing on what's happening in front of me - and it's just that knee jerk reaction to him sometimes! And afterwards you think 'Ok' and the next day arrives and we go back into the next week... but we don't have time to socialise with each other, that would be awkward!"
When asked for her comments on Gardiner, she said: "He's an interesting personality, let's say that! He has his funny side,...
The duo were reunited on the judging panel this year, despite falling out publicly in 2011, and Barber revealed that the duo have not bonded or grown closer during filming for the current series.
"We don't really do off set because we rehearse the show, then we walk away and we do hair and make-up and come back for the live show," she told This Morning.
"I'm focusing on what's happening in front of me - and it's just that knee jerk reaction to him sometimes! And afterwards you think 'Ok' and the next day arrives and we go back into the next week... but we don't have time to socialise with each other, that would be awkward!"
When asked for her comments on Gardiner, she said: "He's an interesting personality, let's say that! He has his funny side,...
- 2/27/2013
- Digital Spy
Karen Barber has revealed Jason Gardiner ''pushes her buttons'' on 'Dancing on Ice' The TV judge - who sits on the panel with the controversial Australian, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts - has clashed with her fellow judge throughout the latest series of the celebrity ice skating show and admits she can find him difficult to work with. Speaking on ITV's 'This Morning', she said: ''He's an interesting personality, let's say that! He has his funny side, but then he has that side that's very unpredictable and nobody's safe. ''He pushes my button and you either accept his insult or you say, 'No,...
- 2/27/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Karen Barber has revealed Jason Gardiner ''pushes her buttons'' on 'Dancing on Ice' The TV judge - who sits on the panel with the controversial Australian, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts - has clashed with her fellow judge throughout the latest series of the celebrity ice skating show and admits she can find him difficult to work with. Speaking on ITV's 'This Morning', she said: ''He's an interesting personality, let's say that! He has his funny side, but then he has that side that's very unpredictable and nobody's safe. ''He pushes my button and you either accept his insult or you say, 'No,...
- 2/27/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Ashley Roberts is ''itching to perform'' on 'Dancing on Ice'. The former Pussycat Doll is a judge on the ITV skating show - alongside Robin Cousins, Jason Gardiner and Karen Barber - but can't wait to strap on her skates herself and strut her stuff on the ice. She said: ''I don't know if I'll get out there this season, but if I'm asked back it might happen. I'm itching to perform. I see them go out there and I'm like: 'Oh, I wanna go and just perform my butt off to the music.' I love it.'' The singer has settled...
- 2/27/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street actress Samia Ghadie has been eliminated from Dancing on Ice.
The 30-year-old, who plays Maria Connor in the ITV soap, was sent home from the reality show tonight (February 24) when all four judges voted against her after she performed in the Save Me Skate.
Ghadie received the lowest number of votes alongside Olympic champion Luke Campbell. After both performed a new routine, judge Karen Barber described the decision to save Campbell over Ghadie as "difficult", adding: "Both couples desperately want to be here next week."
After learning that she would be leaving the competition, presenter Phillip Schofield addressed the rumours that Ghadie is in a relationship with her professional partner on the show Sylvain Longchambon.
Ghadie turned to Longchambon and said: "I think we'll keep in touch, won't we?" Longchambon smiled, adding: "Maybe."
Before performing their final routine, it was revealed that Ghadie had suffered a groin injury...
The 30-year-old, who plays Maria Connor in the ITV soap, was sent home from the reality show tonight (February 24) when all four judges voted against her after she performed in the Save Me Skate.
Ghadie received the lowest number of votes alongside Olympic champion Luke Campbell. After both performed a new routine, judge Karen Barber described the decision to save Campbell over Ghadie as "difficult", adding: "Both couples desperately want to be here next week."
After learning that she would be leaving the competition, presenter Phillip Schofield addressed the rumours that Ghadie is in a relationship with her professional partner on the show Sylvain Longchambon.
Ghadie turned to Longchambon and said: "I think we'll keep in touch, won't we?" Longchambon smiled, adding: "Maybe."
Before performing their final routine, it was revealed that Ghadie had suffered a groin injury...
- 2/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Keith Chegwin was voted off 'Dancing on Ice' last night (17.02.13). The presenter lost out in the skate off to 'Coronation Street' actress Samia Ghadie, with Karen Barber, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts voting to save her and only Jason Gardiner voting for Keith. Upon hearing the news, he told presenter Phillip Schofield he had ''waited a whole year to be in the show'', after having to pull out of a previous series with a rib injury. He said being on the show was a ''fantastic experience'', adding: ''I can say for a few months, I was an athlete.'' He also paid tribute to...
- 2/18/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Keith Chegwin became the seventh contestant to leave Dancing on Ice tonight (February 17).
The 56-year-old entertainer and TV presenter was landed in the bottom two on the show after receiving the lowest number of votes from the public alongside Coronation Street actress Samia Ghadie.
After both celebrities performed their 'Save Me Skate' routines, judges Karen Barber, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts chose to save Ghadie and send Chegwin home. Only judge Jason Gardiner decided to vote to save Chegwin.
On his exit, Chegwin told presenter Phillip Schofield that he "waited a whole year to be in the show", after suffering a rib injury that forced him to pull out of starring in the previous series.
On his Dancing on Ice experience, he added: "I've loved every minute of it."
Chegwin also praised his professional partner Olga Sharutenko, saying: "Olga has been such a treat, when I go wrong she goes...
The 56-year-old entertainer and TV presenter was landed in the bottom two on the show after receiving the lowest number of votes from the public alongside Coronation Street actress Samia Ghadie.
After both celebrities performed their 'Save Me Skate' routines, judges Karen Barber, Robin Cousins and Ashley Roberts chose to save Ghadie and send Chegwin home. Only judge Jason Gardiner decided to vote to save Chegwin.
On his exit, Chegwin told presenter Phillip Schofield that he "waited a whole year to be in the show", after suffering a rib injury that forced him to pull out of starring in the previous series.
On his Dancing on Ice experience, he added: "I've loved every minute of it."
Chegwin also praised his professional partner Olga Sharutenko, saying: "Olga has been such a treat, when I go wrong she goes...
- 2/17/2013
- Digital Spy
Torvill and Dean have reportedly admitted to having a short romance in the past.
Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have often faced speculation over a possible romance during their professional career in the 1980s.
However, they are now said to have confirmed a brief fling to Piers Morgan while chatting on an upcoming Life Stories episode.
Breaking News: 'Yes, we dabbled...' -@torvillanddean finally admit to a romantic past together, albeit a very short one...#LifeStories
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 13, 2013
Torvill is now married to sound engineer Phil Christensen, while Dean is dating his Dancing on Ice co-star Karen Barber.
The pair won the figure skating gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics for their Bolero routine, and were one of the top skating duos of the 1980s.
They emerged from retirement in 2006 by joining ITV show Dancing on Ice.
Watch the pair talk to Digital Spy about...
Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have often faced speculation over a possible romance during their professional career in the 1980s.
However, they are now said to have confirmed a brief fling to Piers Morgan while chatting on an upcoming Life Stories episode.
Breaking News: 'Yes, we dabbled...' -@torvillanddean finally admit to a romantic past together, albeit a very short one...#LifeStories
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 13, 2013
Torvill is now married to sound engineer Phil Christensen, while Dean is dating his Dancing on Ice co-star Karen Barber.
The pair won the figure skating gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics for their Bolero routine, and were one of the top skating duos of the 1980s.
They emerged from retirement in 2006 by joining ITV show Dancing on Ice.
Watch the pair talk to Digital Spy about...
- 2/14/2013
- Digital Spy
With Valentine's Day around the corner, inevitably this means that the cheesy themes are back in business for Dancing on Ice.
Of course it's 'Love Week', so we can probably expect plenty of heart cartoons projected onto the ice, pink costumes and more mention of Samia and Sylvain's 'romance' than you can shake a sparkly stick at.
So dig out the chocolate and sparkling wine (ITV cutbacks etc) and join Digital Spy for all of the luurvely action…
20:55Thanks for joining Digital Spy this evening, and don't forget to put a bid on Pasquale's jockstrap on eBay tomorrow morning. Night, all!
20:55Well, not exactly a shock result - but a bit of a sad one at the same time as at least Joe brought a few lols to the ice. Although I can't say I'm going to miss talk of his prostate or bowel movements.
20:52Teflon...
Of course it's 'Love Week', so we can probably expect plenty of heart cartoons projected onto the ice, pink costumes and more mention of Samia and Sylvain's 'romance' than you can shake a sparkly stick at.
So dig out the chocolate and sparkling wine (ITV cutbacks etc) and join Digital Spy for all of the luurvely action…
20:55Thanks for joining Digital Spy this evening, and don't forget to put a bid on Pasquale's jockstrap on eBay tomorrow morning. Night, all!
20:55Well, not exactly a shock result - but a bit of a sad one at the same time as at least Joe brought a few lols to the ice. Although I can't say I'm going to miss talk of his prostate or bowel movements.
20:52Teflon...
- 2/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Shayne Ward has left Dancing on Ice.
The 28-year-old singer, who won The X Factor in 2005, received the lowest number of votes from the public alongside EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas. Both had to perform again for the chance to be saved from elimination.
© Matt Frost/ITV/Rex Features
Before performing again in the 'Save Me Skate', Ward said: "I got my best mark tonight, but I'm devastated to be in the bottom two."
After skating to The Temper Trap's hit 'Sweet Disposition', Ward and partner Maria Filippov were eliminated from the competition by judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts.
Only Jason Gardiner voted to save Ward, after Lapinskas stumbled and fell during his performance, citing that in his opinion, the 'Save Me Skate' had to be "performed perfectly".
Lapinskas was visibly upset after the mistake during his routine, breaking down in tears when asked by presenter Phillip Schofield...
The 28-year-old singer, who won The X Factor in 2005, received the lowest number of votes from the public alongside EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas. Both had to perform again for the chance to be saved from elimination.
© Matt Frost/ITV/Rex Features
Before performing again in the 'Save Me Skate', Ward said: "I got my best mark tonight, but I'm devastated to be in the bottom two."
After skating to The Temper Trap's hit 'Sweet Disposition', Ward and partner Maria Filippov were eliminated from the competition by judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Ashley Roberts.
Only Jason Gardiner voted to save Ward, after Lapinskas stumbled and fell during his performance, citing that in his opinion, the 'Save Me Skate' had to be "performed perfectly".
Lapinskas was visibly upset after the mistake during his routine, breaking down in tears when asked by presenter Phillip Schofield...
- 2/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Ashley Roberts thinks Jason Gardiner has ''no filter''. The former Pussycat Dolls singer sits alongside Jason, Robin Cousins and Karen Barber on the judging panel for ITV's 'Dancing On Ice' and admitted she sometimes struggles to comprehend the choice of words he uses when giving critical feedback to the contestants. Speaking to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on 'This Morning' today (29.01.13), she said: ''I think everybody [can't believe Jason]! He has no filter - not one at all! But that's Jason and that's his opinion, so ...'' Ashley sits in between outspoken Jason and Karen and senses a lot of ''tension''...
- 1/29/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Luke Campbell is determined to give the 'Dancing on Ice' judges ''a bit of stick back'' if they keep slamming his routines. The Olympic gold medal-winning boxer has vowed to give as good as he gets if he doesn't agree with the feedback he is given from Jason Gardiner, Ashley Roberts, Karen Barber and Robin Cousins, and if outspoken panellist Jason finally gives him a compliment this weekend he will tell him he is ''four shows too late''. He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''Some of their feedback is interesting and some of it is like, 'Where did that come from?' But...
- 1/29/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Ashley Roberts thinks Jason Gardiner has ''no filter''. The former Pussycat Dolls singer sits alongside Jason, Robin Cousins and Karen Barber on the judging panel for ITV's 'Dancing On Ice' and admitted she sometimes struggles to comprehend the choice of words he uses when giving critical feedback to the contestants. Speaking to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on 'This Morning' today (29.01.13), she said: ''I think everybody [can't believe Jason]! He has no filter - not one at all! But that's Jason and that's his opinion, so ...'' Ashley sits in between outspoken Jason and Karen and senses a lot of ''tension''...
- 1/28/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Anthea Turner has left Dancing on Ice. The 52-year-old presenter was sent home by the judges after she received the lowest number of votes from the public alongside fellow contestant Keith Chegwin. The pair had to face the 'Save Me Skate' by performing again in a bid to win votes from judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts and Jason Gardiner. Turner skated to Michael Bublé's rendition of 'Feeling Good', while Chegwin performed to Rihanna's 'Disturbia'. All of the judges, aside from Roberts, voted to save Chegwin, therefore (more)...
- 1/27/2013
- by By Frances Taylor
- Digital Spy
Luke Campbell is determined to give the 'Dancing on Ice' judges ''a bit of stick back'' if they keep slamming his routines. The Olympic gold medal-winning boxer has vowed to give as good as he gets if he doesn't agree with the feedback he is given from Jason Gardiner, Ashley Roberts, Karen Barber and Robin Cousins, and if outspoken panellist Jason finally gives him a compliment this weekend he will tell him he is ''four shows too late''. He said: ''Some of their feedback is interesting and some of it is like, 'Where did that come from?' But it's all part...
- 1/27/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Phillip Schofield admits Jason Gardiner's behaviour is unpredictable. The 'Dancing on Ice' host says he expects to see sparks fly between judges Jason and his arch-rival Karen Barber, who have both been reinstated to the panel for this year's show. He said: ''In telly we always say that everyone's lovely, that we all get on. And we do - apart from Karen and Jason! ''I don't know what will happen. Jason, at the moment, is on control. But only of himself. There's every possibility he'll eventually turn really nasty. They're close enough for there to be a glass of water thrown!'' Philip also defended...
- 1/27/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
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