Dancing On Ice 2024: Holly Willoughby makes her big return to TV after leaving This Morning as she welcomes new presenter Stephen Mulhern to the star-studded launch show
Dancing On Ice returned for another year on Sunday night with a promising launch and Holly Willoughby made her grand return to TV.
The presenter, 42, looked stunning in a dazzling silver strappy dress as she welcomed new co-host Stephen Mulhern, 46, to the show.
Judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse returned to the ice panel for another year.
The first live show was opened by Greg Rutherford and his professional partner Vanessa James, who scored 24.5 out of 40 for their routine Don't stop me now.
Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi was lifted into a helicopter flight as she entered the ice rink for the first time.
Dancing On Ice returned for another year on Sunday night with a kick-off launch and Holly Willoughby made her big return to TV
The presenter, 42, looked stunning in a dazzling silver strappy dress as she welcomed new co-host Stephen Mulhern, 46, to the show
Judge Oti praised her for a 'beautiful sultry performance' on You Don't Own Me by Say Grace with French ice dancer Sylvain Longchambon.
However, Mabuse said Shahidi should put her shoulders down to make her movements look better.
The audience booed like Shahidi and received a total of 20 out of 40 points from the jury.
Ricky Hatton, paired with Robin Johnstone, was given a disappointing 12.5 out of 40 due to his shaky performance.
Before hitting the ice, Ricky received a special message from fellow boxer Tyson Fury, wishing him the best of luck on the show.
At the start of the show, Holly and Stephen announced that the DOI vote would be shaken up as fans delivered their verdict.
Both presenters told viewers this year that they have abolished telephone voting, meaning to save your favorite you have to vote online.
It comes after Dancing On Ice 2023 came to a brilliant conclusion in March last year as the final three celebrities laced up their skates for one last hurray.
Nile Wilson and his partner Olivia Smart (pictured above, center) ultimately took home the win, after beating Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer and The Vivienne and Colin Grafton.
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS OF 2024
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Former professional boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? “If I can control my nerves in the boxing ring, I should also be able to control my nerves on the ice rink.”
HANNA SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? 'I'm really excited about learning a new skill. It's so easy to live a comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very attractive.'
GREG RUTHERFORD
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Athlete
WHAT DID HE SAY? 'I like a challenge and I needed a reason to get back into doing things and here we are. I want to do something that has never been done before, that's my goal.'
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards
AGE: 59
PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKIUMPER
WHAT DID HE SAY? 'Dancing on Ice is a show I've always wanted to do. It's a challenge I think I'll enjoy!'
RICKY NORWOOD
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: EastEnders star
WHAT DID HE SAY? “It comes at such a great time in life. I can't skate at all! No rehearsals yet, I just had physiotherapy to strengthen the body.'
RIAN THOMAS
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Corrie star
WHAT DID HE SAY? “Everyone keeps asking me, 'Are you doing it?' I 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'll feel. But I'm very excited.'
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I would definitely say I'm an adrenaline junkie, but I'm getting more nervous as I get older and I hope I can keep them in check.”
MILES NAZAIRE
AGE: 27
PROFESSION: REALITY STAR
WHAT DID HE SAY? 'I've always loved to dance, but usually it's on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.'
NICE SANDERS
AGE: 37
PROFESSION: COMEDIAN
WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I'm nervous about cracking my head open or just hitting 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 'putting it on ice' for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there because most of the time I hide.”
ROXY SHAHIDI
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: Emmerdale star
WHAT DID SHE SAY? 'I can't skate. I haven't actually said anything to anyone, but mainly because I'm so nervous about it!'