Dancing on Ice: Season 6

Season overview

The sixth series of Dancing on Ice aired on ITV from 9 January 2011 to 27 March 2011. This season introduced significant production changes, including a move from Elstree to Shepperton Studios, a redesigned set, and the debut of high-definition broadcasting on ITV1 HD, STV HD, and UTV HD. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as hosts, while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean continued their roles as mentors. The judging panel saw adjustments, as Nicky Slater did not return and Karen Barber transitioned from judge to Head Coach. Scoring was also modified, with judges now awarding marks out of 10.0 for a maximum total of 30.0. The competition featured sixteen celebrities, who were introduced in a qualifying stage held over the first two shows. During this phase, eight couples performed each night, with two eliminations per show, narrowing the field to twelve contestants for the main competition beginning on 23 January. A notable twist occurred on 30 January, when the contestants faced a skate-off where the remaining celebrities, rather than the judges, were tasked with deciding which of the two lowest-scoring couples would be eliminated from the competition.