Dancing on Ice (series 10)
The tenth series of Dancing on Ice began airing on ITV on 7 January 2018. It was the first series since it ended in 2014 and featured a new set and ice rink, a new judging line up, and a new logo. After the tenth series, the returned from March to April 2018, starring celebrities from the series.
For this series, the show relocated from its previous home at Elstree Studios to a new, purpose-built studio at RAF Bovingdon in Hertfordshire. Creative directors and mentors Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill became head judges and alternated the role on a weekly basis, joined on the panel by newcomer Ashley Banjo and Jason Gardiner, who returned for his ninth series as judge.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as hosts, with Willoughby replacing Christine Lampard. Ashley's brother Jordan Banjo acted as the show's backstage digital host.
On 21 November 2017, it was confirmed that professional skater Mark Hanretty would return to the 2018 show, replacing Lloyd Jones. Matt Chapman was named as commentator for the series in December 2017. However, he left after the first episode and was replaced by Sam Matterface.
The competition was won by Jake Quickenden with professional partner Vanessa Bauer.
Couples
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent was the first celebrity announced for the lineup, on 30 October 2017. More celebrities were announced in early November, including Stephanie Waring on 8 November. On 20 November, it was reported that new professional skaters Megan Marschall and Lloyd Jones had left from the series for "personal reasons". They were replaced by new skater Alex Murphy and returning skater Mark Hanretty. On 5 December, it was confirmed that Monty Panesar had withdrawn from the show after sustaining an injury during training. Lemar was announced as his replacement.Celebrity | Known for | Professional partner | Status |
Candice Brown | The Great British Bake Off winner | Matt Evers | Eliminated 1st on 14 January 2018 |
Stephanie Waring | Hollyoaks actress | Sylvain Longchambon | Eliminated 2nd on 21 January 2018 |
Perri Shakes-Drayton | Olympic athlete | Hamish Gaman | Eliminated 3rd on 28 January 2018 |
Cheryl Baker | Bucks Fizz singer & television presenter | Daniel Whiston | Eliminated 4th on 4 February 2018 |
Lemar | Singer | Melody Le Moal | Eliminated 5th on 11 February 2018 |
Antony Cotton | Coronation Street actor | Brandee Malto | Eliminated 6th & 7th on 18 February 2018 |
Donna Air | Actress & television presenter | Mark Hanretty | Eliminated 6th & 7th on 18 February 2018 |
Alex Beresford | ITV Weather forecaster | Brianne Delcourt | Eliminated 8th on 25 February 2018 |
Kem Cetinay | Love Island winner | Alex Murphy | Eliminated 9th on 4 March 2018 |
Max Evans | Rugby union player | Ale Izquierdo Brandee Malto | Third place on 11 March 2018 |
Brooke Vincent | Coronation Street actress | Matej Silecky | Runner-up on 11 March 2018 |
Jake Quickenden | Singer & The X Factor contestant | Vanessa Bauer | Winner on 11 March 2018 |
Scoring chart
Average chart
This table only counts for dances scored on a traditional 40-point scale.Rank by average | Place | Couple | Total | Number of dances | Average |
1 | 1 | Jake & Vanessa | 293.0 | 9 | 32.6 |
2 | 4 | Kem & Alex | 266.5 | 9 | 29.6 |
3 | 3 | Max & Ale | 256.0 | 9 | 28.4 |
4 | 5 | Alex & Brianne | 171.5 | 7 | 24.5 |
5 | 2 | Brooke & Matej | 214.0 | 9 | 23.8 |
6 | 6 | Donna & Mark | 141.5 | 6 | 23.6 |
7 | 10 | Perri & Hamish | 60.0 | 3 | 20.0 |
8 | 8 | Lemar & Melody | 91.0 | 5 | 18.2 |
9 | 6 | Antony & Brandee | 109.0 | 6 | 18.2 |
10 | 11 | Stephanie & Sylvain | 32.0 | 2 | 16.0 |
11 | 9 | Cheryl & Daniel | 60.5 | 4 | 15.1 |
12 | 12 | Candice & Matt | 13.0 | 1 | 13.0 |
Live show details
Week 1 (7 January)
- Group performance: "Changing"—Sigma ft. Paloma Faith
- *"I'm Still Standing"—Elton John
- *"Power"—Little Mix
Week 2 (14 January)
- Head judge: Dean
- Group performance: "Wonder"—Naughty Boy ft. Emeli Sandé
- *"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"—Whitney Houston
;Save Me skates
- Candice & Matt: "A Thousand Miles"—Vanessa Carlton
- Lemar & Melody: "Grenade"—Bruno Mars
- Gardiner: Candice & Matt
- Banjo: Candice & Matt
- Torvill: Lemar & Melody
- Dean: Lemar & Melody
- *Despite two votes to save each, Candice & Matt were eliminated due to Head judge Dean having the overriding vote.
Week 3 (21 January)
- Theme: Disco
- Head judge: Torvill
- Group performance: "Last Dance"—Donna Summer
- Stephanie & Sylvain: "Glow"—Ella Henderson
- Lemar & Melody: "Grenade"—Bruno Mars
- Revel Horwood: Stephanie & Sylvain
- Banjo: Stephanie & Sylvain
- Dean: Lemar & Melody
- Torvill: Lemar & Melody
- *Despite two votes to save each, Stephanie & Sylvain were eliminated due to Head judge Torvill having the overriding vote.
Week 4 (28 January)
- Head judge: Dean
- Group performance: "Set Fire to the Rain"—Adele
- Perri & Hamish: "Stronger "—Kelly Clarkson
- Lemar & Melody: "Grenade"—Bruno Mars
- Gardiner: Lemar & Melody
- Banjo: Lemar & Melody
- Torvill: Lemar & Melody
- Dean: Did not need to vote but would have saved Lemar & Melody
Week 5 (4 February)
- Head judge: Torvill
- Group performance: "Dancing in the Street"—David Bowie and Mick Jagger
- Guest performance: "Rumba d'Amour"
- Donna & Mark: "Time After Time"—Cyndi Lauper
- Cheryl & Daniel: "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"—Elton John & Kiki Dee
- Gardiner: Donna & Mark
- Banjo: Donna & Mark
- Dean: Donna & Mark
- Torvill: Did not need to vote but would have saved Donna & Mark
Week 6 (11 February)
- Theme: Love
- Head judge: Dean
- Group performance: "Came Here for Love"—Sigala and Ella Eyre
- * "Single Ladies "—Beyoncé
- Lemar & Melody: "Viva la Vida"—Coldplay
- Donna & Mark: "Time After Time"—Cyndi Lauper
- Gardiner: Donna & Mark
- Banjo: Donna & Mark
- Torvill: Donna & Mark
- Dean: Did not need to vote but would have saved Donna & Mark
Week 7 (18 February)
- Head judge: Torvill
- Special musical guest: Camila Cabello—"Never Be the Same"
- Max & Ale: "I Won't Give Up"—Jason Mraz
- Antony & Brandee: "How Long Will I Love You?"—Ellie Goulding
- Donna & Mark: "Time After Time"—Cyndi Lauper
- Gardiner: Max & Ale
- Banjo: Max & Ale
- Dean: Max & Ale
- Torvill: Did not need to vote but would have saved Max & Ale
Week 8 (25 February)
- Theme: Fairy Tale
- Head judge: Dean
- Guest performance: Disney on Ice
- Group performance: "A Sky Full of Stars"—Coldplay
- *"Could It Be Magic"—Take That
- * "Too Good at Goodbyes"—Sam Smith
; Save Me skates
- Alex & Brianne: "Don't Dream It's Over"—Crowded House
- Kem & Alex: "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"—Shawn Mendes
- Gardiner: Kem & Alex
- Banjo: Kem & Alex
- Torvill: Kem & Alex
- Dean: Did not need to vote but would have saved Kem & Alex
Week 9: Semi-final (4 March)
- Head judge: Torvill
- Guest performance: "Shape of You"/"Thinking Out Loud"—Ed Sheeran
- Kem & Alex: "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"—Shawn Mendes
- Max & Ale: "I Won't Give Up"—Jason Mraz
- Gardiner: Max & Ale
- Banjo: Max & Ale
- Dean: Max & Ale
- Torvill: Did not need to vote but would have saved Max & Ale
Week 10: Final (11 March)
- Themes: Showcase, Favourite skate; Boléro
- Torvill & Dean performance: "The Impossible Dream "—Andy Williams
- No scores were issued by the judges for any of the performances.
Order | Couple | Song | Result |
1 | Jake & Vanessa | "A Little Less Conversation"—Elvis Presley vs. JXL | Winner |
4 | Jake & Vanessa | "Canned Heat"—Jamiroquai | Winner |
2 | Brooke & Matej | "Genie in a Bottle"—Christina Aguilera | Runner-up |
5 | Brooke & Matej | "Sing Sing Sing"—Bebo Best & The Super Lounge Orchestra | Runner-up |
3 | Max & Ale | "Born to Be Wild"—Steppenwolf | Third place |
6 | Max & Ale | "Perfect"—Ed Sheeran | Third place |
Ratings
Official ratings are taken from BARB.Episode | Date | Total viewers | ITV weekly ranking |
Live show 1 | 8.63 | 2 | |
Live show 2 | 7.02 | 14 | |
Live show 3 | 6.73 | 14 | |
Live show 4 | 6.22 | 14 | |
Live show 5 | 5.74 | 15 | |
Live show 6 | 5.49 | 17 | |
Live show 7 | 5.43 | 18 | |
Live show 8 | 5.67 | 15 | |
Live semi-final | 5.67 | 17 | |
Live final | 6.05 | 14 | |
Series Average | 2018 | 6.26 | 14 |