Dancing on ice 2025: Start time, full celebrity line up and one star who's already quit show

The wait is almost over for Dancing on Ice fans as the ITV show will return to our screens for it's seventeenth season in just a matter of hours.

Show hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern will also return alongside the judging panel, which is made up of skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, alongside TV personalities Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.

From soap stars and Olympians to reality TV favourites, this year's line up has potential for a great season, which fans will not want to miss. The show is set to premiere tomorrow night on January 12.

Here's everything you need to know about the new season of Dancing on Ice, including when and where to watch it and the 2025 celebrity line up.

When does Dancing On Ice 2025 start?

The new season airs on Sunday, January 12 on ITV at 6:30pm. It will broadcast at the same time every week on ITV1 and then on ITV1+1 an hour later.

The same judging panel, consisting of Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse and Ashley Banjo will return alongside co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern.

Who is in the Dancing On Ice 2025 line-up?

This season's celebrity line up includes a range of stars from soap operas, sports, reality TV and more with each of them being paired with a professional skater.

Eleven stars will make their debut on the ice tomorrow. However, one star narrowly missed out on the chance due to an unfortunate injury. Paralympic hero Dame Sarah Storey was all set to be on this year's Dancing on Ice before she suffered a nasty fall during training which led to an abrupt exit.

The British cyclist was partnered with French professional skater Sylvain Longchambon but the duo were forced to quit the competition after she fractured her left ankle while they were practicing for their first routine.

Here's the full line up and what all of this year's contestants have to say before they begin their skating journey.

Sam Aston with Molly Lanaghan

The Coronation Street actor told This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in October: "I'm nervous but excited to get going. It's going to be nice for the public to see me for me rather than Chesney."

Charlie Brooks with Eric Radford

Known for her long-running role as Janine Butcher on EastEnders, Charlie Brooks is paired up with Eric Radford, the star told the Loose Women panel during her unveiling back in October: "I skated when I was a kid and with mulled wine at Christmas.

"Until I get on the ice, I have no idea how I'm going to be. I'm not that strong. I'm not competitive, but it might come out in me and I want to have fun and not get injured."

Chelsee Healey with Andy Buchanan

The Hollyoaks favourite, who was unveiled as a contestant in October said: "I've got a bit of rhythm, but skating on ice is completely different. I'm excited. I'm most excited for the live shows. Getting to perform live every week will give me a buzz. I can't wait for the live shows."

Chris Taylor with Vanessa Bauer

Chris, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2019, said: "I'm somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited, and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I can skate, but my dad's got the snake hips. Unfortunately, I didn't inherit that genetically from him."

Ferne McCann with Brendyn Hatfield

TOWIE alum Ferne McCann was the first celebrity to be unveiled on Good Morning Britain back in October. The 34-year-old said: "I'm so excited. It's going to be a huge challenge but I'm excited for the glitz and glamour of the show."

Mollie Pearce with Colin Grafton

The Traitors' finalist Mollie shared: "It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I'm ready for the challenge."

Sir Steve Redgrave with Vicky Ogden

The Olympic legend joked: "There are all these people trying to persuade me now to do it, I can’t dance, I can’t skate, why am I doing this show? I’ve got no idea at all."

Anton Ferdinand with Anette Dytrt

Speaking on social media, the former footballer said: "So far out my comfort zone but I’m here for it!! Let’s gooooooooo."

He added: "I decided to sign up for the show because it's a challenge first and foremost. I'm in a new phase of my life since retiring from football and one of the things I've missed about playing is the structure it gives you.

"Dancing On Ice will give me that focus, but I'm also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts. My son always had my football to shout about so this will give my daughter and me something to share."

Dan Edgar with Vanessa James

TOWIE star Dan said: "I'm looking forward to it, but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real. I like to think I can ice skate a little bit, but I'm a terrible dancer, so that bit is going to need some work."

Josh Jones with Tippy Packard

Comedian Josh admitted: “I've not got any skating experience whatsoever. I did it once for a date years ago, and I wasn't very good. I was holding onto the railings the entire time, and we aren't together now."

Michaela Strachan with Mark Hanretty

The Springwatch presenter said: "It's going to be a big challenge. The last time I was on ice was four years ago when I took the kids. I'm not one of those people who holds onto the sides, I guess, because I was trained as a dancer, I've got a bit of balance."

How to watch Dancing On Ice 2025?

Episodes will be broadcast every Sunday at 6:30 PM on ITV1, and streaming is available on ITVX. If you missed out on last year's series, you can catch up on ITVX.

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