Dancing on Ice: Season 8
The eighth series of the British reality competition Dancing on Ice premiered on 6 January 2013 and concluded its broadcast run on 10 March 2013. Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley returned to their roles as hosts for the season, while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean served as mentors to the participating celebrities. The judging panel underwent significant changes for this installment, as Louie Spence and K
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Dancing on Ice is a British television series featuring celebrities and professional partners performing figure skating routines.
- The competition is judged by a panel of experts who evaluate the performances of the skating couples.
- Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean serve as mentors to the celebrities throughout the competition.
- The series utilizes a combination of judge scoring and public voting to determine which couples continue in the competition.
Season overview
The eighth series of the British reality competition Dancing on Ice premiered on 6 January 2013 and concluded its broadcast run on 10 March 2013. Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley returned to their roles as hosts for the season, while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean served as mentors to the participating celebrities. The judging panel underwent significant changes for this installment, as Louie Spence and Katarina Witt departed the series. They were replaced by new judges Jason Gardiner, Ashley Roberts, and Karen Barber, who joined returning head judge Robin Cousins on the panel. A notable structural addition to the competition was the return of the duel format, which was introduced during the 13 January episode. Under these rules, two couples performed different routines simultaneously to the same musical track. The judges then evaluated these performances to determine which couple would receive immunity from the public vote. The season followed the established format of the series, which features celebrities paired with professional skaters performing figure skating routines for the panel of judges.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
1st Six - Knock Out Round
Jan 6, 2013 · 60 min
Dancing on Ice returned for an eighth series on Sunday 6 January 2013. Philip Schofield and Christine Bleakley returned as hosts, with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as mentors
Week 1 : "The Duel"
Jan 20, 2013 · 60 min
The remaining ten celebrities take to the ice for the third time. They have to compete in duals with the acts they judges like more immune from this week's public vote. At the end
Week 1 (Skate-Off) : 10 Down To 9
Jan 20, 2013 · 60 min
Philip and Christine return with the results of the second viewer vote. Little Mix perform live on the show. Gareth and Oona and their respective partners learn that they are in th
Week 2: "School Disco Night"
Jan 27, 2013 · 60 min
It's school disco night, and hosts Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley take us through all the drama. The remaining nine skating stars pick their favourite childhood songs, as
Week 2 (Skate-Off) : 9 Down to 8
Jan 27, 2013 · 60 min
Philip and Christine return with the results of the fourth viewer vote and reveal which couples will have to perform once again in the skate off.
Week 3 (Skate-Off) : 8 Down to 7
Feb 3, 2013 · 60 min
Philip and Christine return with the results of the fifth viewer vote and reveal which couples will have to perform once again in the skate off.
Week 4: "Love Week"
Feb 10, 2013 · 60 min
The remaining celebrities take to the ice for the sixth time. After each couple have performed the judges give their verdicts and scores on what they have seen. At the end of the s
Week 4 (Skate-Off) : 7 Down to 6
Feb 10, 2013 · 60 min
Philip and Christine return with the results of the sixth viewer vote and reveal which couples will have to perform once again in the skate off.
Week 5: "Team Challenge"
Feb 17, 2013 · 60 min
The remaining celebrities take to the ice for the seventh time. After each couple have performed the judges give their verdicts and scores on what they have seen. At the end of the
Week 5 (Skate-Off) : 6 Down to 5
Feb 17, 2013 · 60 min
Philip and Christine return with the results of the seventh viewer vote and reveal which couples will have to perform once again in the skate off.
Week 6:
Feb 24, 2013 · 60 min
The remaining celebrities take to the ice for the eighth time. After each couple have performed the judges give their verdicts and scores on what they have seen. At the end of the
Week 6 (Skate-Off): 5 Down To 4
Feb 24, 2013 · 60 min
Philip and Christine return with the results of the seventh viewer vote and reveal which couples will have to perform once again in the skate off.
Semi-Finals
Mar 3, 2013 · 60 min
It’s the semi-finals of Dancing on Ice, hosted by Phillip Schofield & Christine Bleakley. Four skating stars have made it this far, but for one it will end in heartbreak just one w
Finals
Mar 10, 2013 · 60 min
It’s the Final of Dancing on Ice, and Phillip Schofield & Christine Bleakley will take you through the grand finale. Three skating stars have battled against the ice, and the rest