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An ITV Spokesperson said: “Following another successful series earlier this year, Dancing On Ice will be rested in 2026 with no current plans for another series.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the cast and crew who have worked on the show since 2006, and over the previous 17 series, for all of their hard work both on and off the ice.”

The move leaves host Holly Willoughby with no work on the channel for the first time in 21 years.

Last week The Sun reported that the show’s set is being dismantled and being put into long-term storage fuelling speculation the show is set to be axed.

We exclusively revealed morale behind the scenes is low and many associated with the show are calling the move the “final nail in the coffin”.

A source said: “The staff have been told that the set is going into long-term storage and everyone thinks this is the final nail in the coffin.

“Nobody’s heard anything about the show next year and casting for the show usually starts next month, with the cast confirmed in June.

“At this stage bosses are normally approaching celebs and auditioning them – but there’s nothing, and with the set being dismantled, this can’t be a good sign.”

A ITV Spokesperson said: “The Dancing On Ice team has been fully concentrating on the recent 2025 series, therefore no decision has been made yet about any forthcoming return.”

A shroud of uncertainty has enveloped the show in recent weeks after it was revealed viewing figures had slumped

Show panellists Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean announced earlier in the year that the last series would mark their final skate on the show ahead of a farewell arena tour.

In addition, long-serving pro skaters like Brendyn Hatfield and Mark Hanretty announced they won’t be returning to the ice.

 

Host Holly Willoughby even dropped a massive clue the show was being rested when she signed off in the final by saying “see you next time” rather than “next year”.

Adding to the speculation, costumes from across the skating show’s almost two decades on air have been listed for auction on eBay.

Corrie star Andy Whyment‘s statement 1980s pink, yellow and blue bomber jacket is up for grabs with bids starting at £10.

Ferne McCann‘s studded leather jacket – which she wore just weeks ago on the ice – is also on sale, again starting at just a tenner.

DOI over the years

Here are some interesting facts to celebrate the greatest show on ice:

• Over 200 celebrities have taken to the ice across 17 series’ with 245 episodes
• Approximately 100 Bolero costumes created
• Tens of thousands of sequins on costumes have been used throughout the 17 series
• Approximately thousands of bottles of spray tan
• Countless iconic moments – including Gemma Collins’ fall on the ice and Todd Carty’s unforgettable performance
• Over 80 performances from ice royalty Torvill and Dean
• Some of the skating moves over the years have included backflips, scorpion kick, neck spins and headbangers
• 19 judges have been involved in the show
• There have been 5 engagements, 3 marriages and 3 babies

Other statement pieces off the rack include a silver sequined dress worn by S Club’s Hannah Spearritt and a brand new, unworn male sequined jacket.

Vicky Ogden’s matching two-piece cream jacket and dress has also been listed and a H&M sequined mini dress that was never worn on air.

Dancing On Ice originally ran from 2006 until being axed in 2014 by ITV.

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