
It’s almost time to put those skates back on, as Dancing On Ice returns to screens in 2023, bringing a little sparkle back to Sunday night TV.
The new series will feature 11 brand new celebrities, some of whom will be famous faces, taking to the ice alongside their professional partners to demonstrate their skating talents in the hopes of becoming this year’s champion and surviving the dreaded skate-off.
To do so, they’ll have to impress both the judging panel and the viewers at home – but when does it all begin, who is hosting and judging, and who is hoping to follow in the footsteps of 2022 champion Regan Gascoigne and skate away with the trophy?
We have all of the information you need.
When does Dancing On Ice 2023 start?
The good news is that you won’t have to wait long for Dancing On Ice to return, as the new series premieres on ITV1 on Sunday, January 15.
The first wave of celebrities and their skating partners make their appearance on the ice at 6.30pm and continue until 8pm.
It might be the end of the road for one of them, with the couple who finishes last after the judges’ scores and public voting becoming the first to be ousted from the tournament.
If you miss out, you’ll be able to catch up with the episode later via ITVX.
Who are the Dancing On Ice presenters?
Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will be back in their evening gowns attire to host Dancing On Ice.
The pair hosted the show from 2006 to 2011, before Holly was replaced by Christine Lampard from 2012 till the series ended in 2014.
She did, however, return to co-present the show with Philip when it revived in 2018.
Who are the Dancing On Ice judges?

The judging panel is the same as last year, with Oti Mabuse joining Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill, and Christopher Dean.
In the show’s 2022 season, the former Strictly Come Dancing pro replaced John Barrowman on the panel.
She said at the time: ‘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.’
Who is taking part in Dancing On Ice this year?

This year’s line-up features everybody from a Love Island champion and an Olympic gymnast, through to stars from EastEnders, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks – and the show’s first ever drag queen contestant.
Here’s who you’ll be watching in the coming weeks, and who’ll they’ll be skating with…
- Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island 2022 winner) and Brendyn Hatfield
- Joey Essex (TOWIE star) and Vanessa Bauer
- John Fashanu (former footballer) and Alexandra Schauman
- Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street actress) and Sylvain Longchambon
- Michelle Heaton (former Liberty X star) and Łukasz Różycki
- Darren Harriott (comedian) and Tippy Packard

- Siva Kaneswaran (The Wanted star) and Klabera Komini
- Patsy Palmer (EastEnders actress) and Matt Evers
- The Vivienne (former RuPaul’s Drag Race champion) and Colin Grafton
- Carley Stenson (Hollyoaks actress and West End star) and Mark Hanretty
- Nile Wilson (Olympic gymnast) and Olivia Smart
Dancing On Ice begins on ITV1 on Sunday January 15 at 6.30pm.