Dancing on Ice series 12

Dancing on Ice
Series 12
Presented byPhillip Schofield
Holly Willoughby
JudgesAshley Banjo
John Barrowman
Christopher Dean
Jayne Torvill
Celebrity winnerJoe Swash
Professional winnerAlex Murphy
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkITV
Original release5 January (2020-01-05) –
8 March 2020 (2020-03-08)
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The twelfth series of Dancing on Ice debuted on ITV on 5 January 2020.[1] During the finale of the eleventh series, it was announced that Dancing on Ice had been renewed for another series.[2] The series is once again filmed in the purpose-built studio at Bovingdon Airfield.[3]

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as hosts.[4] On 1 September 2019, it was announced that Jason Gardiner would not return as a judge and that series 1 participant John Barrowman would replace him.[5] On 22 December 2019, ITV aired Dancing on Ice at Christmas, a special featuring the contestants of series 12 along with previous champion Ray Quinn and series 11 contestant Gemma Collins.[6] Jake Quickenden was also supposed to perform, but on 13 November 2019, it was announced that he had to pull out due to a neck injury.[7]

Joe Swash and Alex Murphy were announced as the winners on 8 March 2020. Swash had originally been partnered with Alexandra Schauman; however, she had to withdraw after sustaining an injury.[8]

  1. ^ Dancing on Ice [@dancingonice] (12 December 2019). "#DancingOnIce returns on Sunday 5th January on @itv and @WeAreSTV. Book yourself a seat on the sofa, IMMEDIATELY. ❄️⛸️ (Can't wait that long? Dancing on Ice at Christmas is on Sunday 22nd December at 7pm, as a special 🎁)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Dancing On Ice 2020: Everything we know so far". Newsround. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  3. ^ Marriott, William (22 October 2019). "Holly Willoughby left 'terrified' by 'haunted' Dancing on Ice studio". Heat. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  4. ^ Duff, Anna; Turner, Laura Jane (6 November 2019). "Dancing on Ice 2020 – everything you need to know". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  5. ^ "John Barrowman joins the Dancing on Ice panel for 2020 series". Press Centre. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  6. ^ Darvill, Josh (3 December 2019). "Dancing On Ice's new Christmas launch show air date confirmed". TellyMix.
  7. ^ Harp, Justin (13 November 2019). "Dancing on Ice star forced to pull out of Christmas show due to broken neck bone". Digital Spy.
  8. ^ "Dancing On Ice: 4.6m watch Joe Swash crowned winner of ITV show". BBC News. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2023.