Twelfth series of Dancing on Ice
Season of television series
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]
Couples
On 24 September 2019, Maura Higgins and Michael Barrymore were announced as the first two celebrities who would be participating in the series.[ 9] More celebrities were revealed in the following days before the full line-up was announced on 1 October.[ 10] On 9 October, it was announced that this series will feature the first ever same-sex couple: Ian "H" Watkins and Matt Evers .[ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
Comedian and television presenter Michael Barrymore was originally announced as a contestant, but on 18 December 2019, he had to withdraw from the show due to a broken hand. Barrymore was replaced by former Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya .[ 14] Model and actress Caprice was originally partnered with Hamish Gaman , but after her first performance, they "parted ways" and she was re-partnered with Oscar Peter .[ 15] [ 16] She later withdrew from the competition on 2 February.[ 17] Joe Swash was originally partnered with Alexandra Schauman ; however, after she sustained an injury, she couldn't perform for the rest of the series and Swash was re-partnered with Alex Murphy on 26 January.[ 18]
Scoring chart
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 (‡).
Color key:
Winners
Runners-up
Third place
Bottom two
Excused from competition for the week
Withdrew from competition
Eliminated
Dancing on Ice (series 12) - Weekly scores
Couple
Pl.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Joe & Alexandra/Alex
1st
21.5
—
20.5 ‡
27.0
29.5
32.0
34.0
34.0+2=36.0
38.0+38.0=76.0
40.0+40.0=80.0 †[ a]
Perri & Vanessa
2nd
27.5 †
—
32.0 †
33.5 †
35.0 †
38.0 †
38.0 †
39.5+5=44.5 †
38.5+40.0=78.5 †
40.0+40.0=80.0 †[ b]
Libby & Mark
3rd
—
28.0 †
28.0
28.0
[ c]
33.0
33.5[ d]
35.5+3=38.5[ d]
39.0+38.5=77.5[ d]
40.0+40.0=80.0 †[ e]
Ben & Carlotta
4th
22.5
—
24.0
28.5
30.0
31.0[ d]
36.0
37.0+4=41.0
37.5+37.0=74.5 ‡[ f]
Lisa & Tom
5th
26.5
—
28.0
32.0
27.0
30.0
31.5
31.5+1=32.5 ‡[ f]
Maura & Alexander
6th
—
22.0
25.0
25.0
28.0
30.5
30.0 ‡[ f]
H & Matt
7th
25.0
—
26.5
28.0
29.0[ d]
29.5 ‡[ f]
Kevin & Brianne
8th
—
18.5
22.0[ d]
21.0 ‡
22.5 ‡[ f]
Caprice & Hamish/Oscar
9th
—
25.5
[ c]
25.0[ d]
[ g]
Radzi & Jess
10th
—
21.0
24.5
23.0[ f]
Lucrezia & Brendyn
11th
—
18.0 ‡[ d]
21.0[ f]
Trisha & Łukasz
12th
13.5 ‡[ f]
Notes
^ This couple finished in first place.
^ This couple finished in second place.
^ a b This couple was excused from competition and was granted a bye to the following week.
^ a b c d e f g h This couple was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.
^ This couple finished in third place.
^ a b c d e f g h This couple was eliminated.
^ This couple withdrew from the competition.
Weekly scores
Week 1 (5 January)
Group performances:
Only half of the celebrities performed this week. The couple with the lowest votes from the first week competed against the couple with the lowest votes from second week in the skate-off. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Week 2 (12 January)
Group performances:
Due to an injury, Vanessa Bauer wasn't able to perform with Perri Kiely in the group number.[ 20]
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
Banjo: Lucrezia & Brendyn
Barrowman: Lucrezia & Brendyn
Dean: Lucrezia & Brendyn
Torvill: Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Lucrezia & Brendyn
Week 3 (19 January)
Theme: Musicals Group performance: "Don't Rain on My Parade " — from Funny Girl
Because they had "parted ways", Caprice and Hamish Gaman did not perform this week.[ 22]
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
Banjo: Kevin & Brianne
Barrowman: Lucrezia & Brendyn
Torvill: Kevin & Brianne
Dean: Kevin & Brianne
Week 4 (26 January)
Torvill & Dean performance: "Just the Two of Us " — José James
Due to Alexandra Schauman 's injury, Joe Swash performed with Alex Murphy this week.[ 24] Caprice performed with Oscar Peter as her new partner this week after "parting ways" with Hamish Gaman .[ 25]
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
Banjo: Caprice & Oscar
Barrowman: Caprice & Oscar
Dean: Caprice & Oscar
Torvill: Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Caprice & Oscar
Week 5 (2 February)
Theme: Fairy Tales Guest performance: Disney on Ice
Caprice & Oscar Peter withdrew from the competition prior to the live show.[ 17] Due to Alexandra Schauman 's injury, Joe Swash again performed with Alex Murphy . During the live show, it was announced that Murphy would now be Swash's permanent partner from now on.[ 18] Due to an illness, Libby Clegg and Mark Hanretty did not compete in the live show.[ 27]
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
Banjo: H & Matt
Barrowman: H & Matt
Torvill: H & Matt
Dean: Did not need to vote, but would have voted for H & Matt
Week 6 (9 February)
Theme: Dance Week Group Performances:
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
Banjo: Ben & Carlotta
Barrowman: Ben & Carlotta
Dean: Ben & Carlotta
Torvill: Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Ben & Carlotta
Week 7 (16 February)
Theme: Prop Week Group performance: "Spectrum (Say My Name) " — Florence and the Machine
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
Banjo: Maura & Alexander
Barrowman: Maura & Alexander
Torvill: Libby & Mark
Dean: Libby & Mark (Since the other judges were not unanimous, Dean, as head judge, made the final decision to save Libby & Mark)
Week 8 (23 February)
Theme: Movie Week Group performances:
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
Banjo: Libby & Mark
Barrowman: Libby & Mark
Dean: Libby & Mark
Torvill: Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Libby & Mark
Week 9: Semifinals (1 March)
Group performances:
Each couple performed two routines. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
Banjo: Libby & Mark
Barrowman: Ben & Carlotta
Torvill: Libby & Mark
Dean: Libby & Mark
Week 10: Final (8 March)
Group performance: "These Days " — Take That Torvill & Dean performance: "One Day Like This " — Elbow
Each couple performed two routines. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Ratings
Official ratings are taken from BARB .[ 35] Viewing figures are from 7 day data.
Episode
Date
Total viewers (millions)[ 35]
Live show 1
5 January
5.87
Live show 2
12 January
5.08
Live show 3
19 January
5.05
Live show 4
26 January
5.04
Live show 5
2 February
5.11
Live show 6
9 February
5.31
Live show 7
16 February
5.24
Live show 8
23 February
5.00
Live show 9
1 March
4.80
Live show 10
8 March
5.16
References
^ 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 .
^ "Dancing On Ice 2020: Everything we know so far" . Newsround . 24 September 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019 .
^ Marriott, William (22 October 2019). "Holly Willoughby left 'terrified' by 'haunted' Dancing on Ice studio" . Heat . Retrieved 22 December 2019 .
^ 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 .
^ "John Barrowman joins the Dancing on Ice panel for 2020 series" . Press Centre . Retrieved 1 October 2019 .
^ Darvill, Josh (3 December 2019). "Dancing On Ice's new Christmas launch show air date confirmed" . TellyMix .
^ Harp, Justin (13 November 2019). "Dancing on Ice star forced to pull out of Christmas show due to broken neck bone" . Digital Spy .
^ "Dancing On Ice: 4.6m watch Joe Swash crowned winner of ITV show" . BBC News . 9 March 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2023 .
^ "Dancing on Ice line-up 2020: Maura Higgins and Michael Barrymore confirmed" . 24 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019 .
^ "Caprice completes Dancing on Ice line-up" . BBC . 1 October 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019 .
^ "Dancing on Ice: Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins to be in same-sex couple" . BBC . 9 October 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019 .
^ "Dancing on Ice has its first same-sex couple – why is Strictly so out of step? | Dancing on Ice | The Guardian" . The Guardian . Retrieved 25 November 2019 .
^ "Dancing On Ice to feature first same sex couple with H from Steps" . Radio Times . Retrieved 25 November 2019 .
^ "Michael Barrymore pulls out of Dancing On Ice with broken wrist" . ITV News .
^ "Dancing On Ice's Caprice Bourret finished 'toxic' partnership with Hamish because he 'pushed her too hard' " . Heart . Retrieved 21 January 2020 .
^ Pleasure Beach Arena [@BPBArena] (21 January 2020). "The news is out. Our very own Head Coach Oscar Peter Will partner supermodel Caprice Bourret on Dancing On Ice. Give him your support and get voting for him next week. #oscarpeter #doi #itv #pleasurebeach #blackpoolpleasurebeach" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ a b "Dancing On Ice: Caprice quits after 'hard few months' " . BBC News . 2 February 2020.
^ a b @dancingonice (30 January 2020). "This Sunday, it's Fairytale Week and it's going to be magical! 🧚 Here's what everyone's skating to... (You'll spot that @almurph18 is skating with @realjoeswash again this week, as @AlexandraLukasz is still recovering from an injury.) #DancingOnIce" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ Darvill, Josh (5 January 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 1 songlist and music" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (12 January 2020). "Dancing On Ice pro Vanessa Bauer forced to miss live show due to injury" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (12 January 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 2 songlist and music" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (19 January 2020). "Caprice mysteriously misses Dancing On Ice's latest live show" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (19 January 2020). "Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 3 songlist for Musicals week" . TellyMix .
^ @dancingonice (23 January 2020). "Unfortunately, due to an injury @AlexandraLukasz won't be able to perform this weekend. @almurph18 will be stepping in as @realjoeswash's partner instead! Join us in wishing Alexandra a speedy recovery 🙏❤️ #DancingOnIce" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ Gillibrand, Abigale (22 January 2020). "Dancing On Ice's Caprice Bourret breaks silence on 'amazing' new partner Oscar Peter" . Metro .
^ Darvill, Josh (26 January 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 4 songlist and music" . TellyMix .
^ @dancingonice (2 February 2020). "Unfortunately due to illness and on the advice of the #DancingOnIce medical staff, @LibbyClegg will not be able to skate on tonight's show. Wishing you all the best Libby - we'll miss you tonight, but rest up and we hope to see you back next week!" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ Darvill, Josh (2 February 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 5 songlist and music" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (9 February 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 6 songlist and music" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (17 February 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 7 songlist and music" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (23 February 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 8 songlist and music" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (1 March 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Week 9 songlist and music" . TellyMix .
^ Darvill, Josh (8 March 2020). "Tonight's Dancing On Ice 2020 line up and songs: Final songlist (Week 10) and music" . TellyMix .
^ a b "Dancing on Ice 2020 Final Vote results revealed!" . Dancing on Ice . itv.com . 9 March 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020 .
^ a b "Four-screen dashboard (see relevant week and channel)" . BARB .
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