Dancing on Ice 2025 Premieres with New Cast

The seventeenth series of Dancing on Ice is set to premiere this weekend, featuring eleven celebrities including soap stars, reality TV personalities, and an Olympic legend. Hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern will guide the show, with judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo, and Oti Mabuse returning to assess the contestants' performances. Notable participants include Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave, Coronation Street's Sam Aston, EastEnders' Charlie Brooks, and Love Island's Chris Taylor, all eager to showcase their skating skills. Contestants have expressed excitement and nervousness, with many viewing the experience as a chance to step out of their comfort zones. The show aims to combine entertainment with personal stories, as several contestants are overcoming challenges, such as Mollie Pearce's advocacy for disability awareness. The series promises to deliver competitive skating and engaging narratives over the coming weeks.