The series has been an ITV staple every January since 2006
ITV have revealed that they have ‘no current plans’ for Dancing on Ice going forward as they made the shocking move to cancel the programme.
Premiering back in 2006, the series has seen various celebrities from all walks of life learning the art of ice skating for almost two decades.
With rumours circulating that the show’s future was in danger just days after Coronation Street actor Sam Aston and his partner Molly Lanaghan were crowned the winners, ITV confirmed fans’ fears.
According to a statement issued by an ITV spokesperson on Wednesday (March 26), the series will be ‘rested’ in 2026.
They 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.”
Initially presented by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, Stephen Mulhern replaced Phillip for the past two seasons.
Celebrities who have won Dancing on Ice include EastEnders actor Sam Attwater, X Factor star-turned-Broadway star Ray Quinn, Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan, presenter Joe Swash and former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas.
Speaking during this year’s final, Chesney Brown actor Sam said: “I remember being so nervous and it was funny because of this whole thing of doing this journey as Sam not Chesney.
“I stepped on the ice and the first thing that came out of Chris’ mouth was ‘alright Chesney’.”
He added: “All these weeks and hard work, I’ve achieved something as Sam. Sometimes confidence hasn’t always been my strong point.
“So when you get given a character, you can kind of mask that. As the weeks go on, I’ve found confidence in myself.
“If you just push yourself and go for something, you never know what you can achieve.”
Sam’s win meant that no female has won Dancing on Ice in over 12 years, when Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle was declared the winner.
