The sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice began airing on ITV on 14 January 2024.[1] During the finale of the fifteenth series, it was announced that Dancing on Ice had been renewed for another series. The series was once again filmed in the purpose-built studio at Bovingdon Airfield, which was set up for the tenth series.[2][3]
On 21 October 2023, Matt Evers, who was the show's longest serving professional having been with Dancing on Ice since its inception, announced his departure after seventeen years.[11] Speaking of his exit, Evers said that it was "time to hang up the skates for now" and that he "had loved every minute of it". A spokesperson for the show accredited Evers for being a "huge part of the show [...] and for creating some of the show's iconic moments.[12] Two days later, ITV officially announced the line-up of professional skaters for the sixteenth series, confirming the returns of Mark Hanretty, Sylvain Longchambon, Vanessa Bauer, Brendyn Hatfield, Tippy Packard and Colin Grafton, and ultimately the departures of professional couple Alexandra Schauman and Łukasz Różycki; who left to take part in the skating theatre show Christmas on Ice in Tampa, Florida.[13] Schauman said in statement that she and Różycki, who had been professionals on the show since the fifth and sixth series resepectively; had absolutely "loved being part of the show for so long" however noted that it had "taken a very different angle and that [they] struggled to agree with a lot of it", adding that they felt there was "no opportunity to grow on the show or take on different roles".[14] Reigning champion Olivia Smart also left the show after one series, having returned to competitive skating, as well as Klabera Komini.[15]
On 26 September 2023, Ricky Hatton was announced as the first celebrity to be participating in the series.[17] More celebrities continued to be revealed throughout the week before the line-up was concluded on 6 October.[18]Gogglebox cast member Stephen Lustig-Webb was initially announced to be competing in the series, however it was announced on 21 October that he had been forced to withdraw from the competition after breaking his ankle.[19]Eddie the Eagle was announced as his replacement on 25 October and was initially partnered with Tippy Packard, however prior to the beginning of the series, Packard suffered a knee injury and was replaced by Vicky Ogden.[20][21]
The highest score each week is indicated in bold green with a dagger (†), while the lowest score each week is indicated in italicized red with a double-dagger (‡).
There was no skate-off this week. Instead, the couple with the lowest combined judges' score and public vote was eliminated. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
After their individual performances, the couples were divided into two teams for a group performance. The couples on the winning team, as determined by the judges, had an additional point added to their final scores. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Team Miles (Amber & Simon; Eddie & Vicky; and Miles & Vanessa B.): "My Generation" — The Who
Greg Rutherford and Vanessa James withdrew from the competition before the finale after Rutherford suffered an injury that required hospitalization.[31]