ITV to 'Rest' Dancing on Ice in 2026

ITV has confirmed the cancellation of the long-running celebrity ice-skating competition, 'Dancing on Ice', which first aired in 2006, due to declining viewership. The latest season drew just 2.9 million viewers for its premiere, prompting ITV to 'rest' the show in 2026 with no immediate plans for its return. This decision follows a similar hiatus after 2014, with the show making a return in 2018. Fans and former participants have expressed mixed feelings, with some lamenting the loss and others suggesting the format had grown tired. Speculation surrounds the future of the show's iconic judges, Torvill and Dean, who performed for the last time during the recent finale but may continue as judges. The show's historical success and impact on the careers of its participants have been widely acknowledged.