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Dancing on Ice series 8

The eighth series of Dancing on Ice aired from on 6 January to 10 March 2013, on ITV.[1] Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley returned as hosts, with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean serving as mentors. The series was judged by Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts, and Jason Gardiner. Gardiner had departed after series 6 in 2011, but returned to replace Louie Spence, while Ashley Roberts joined the Ice Panel as Katarina Witt's replacement. Barber rejoined the Ice Panel after serving as head coach in series 6 and series 7.

Couples

The line-up was officially announced on 18 December 2012.[2]

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
  Withdrew from competition
  Eliminated
Notes
  1. ^ This week featured celebrity duels. Couples were paired up to compete head-to-head, and the judges determined which of the two couples from each pairing won. That couple received immunity from elimination.
  2. ^ This week featured team performances. The couples on the winning team had their scores doubled for the night.
  3. ^ This couple finished in first place.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h This couple was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.
  5. ^ This couple finished in second place.
  6. ^ This couple finished in third place.
  7. ^ This couple withdrew from the competition.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h This couple was eliminated.

Weekly scores

Week 1 (6 January)

Group performance: "Spectrum (Say My Name)" — Florence and the Machine

Only half of the celebrities performed this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save

Week 2 (13 January)

Group performance: "All About Tonight" — Pixie Lott

Only half of the celebrities performed this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save

Week 3 (20 January)

Group performance: "Standing in the Way of Control" — The Gossip

Tonight featured partner "duels". Two couples skated simultaneously to the same song, and the judges chose the couple whom they thought skated the best to receive immunity for the week. The public then voted among the remaining five couples. Dueling pairs are listed in the order they performed.[4][5]

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save

Week 4 (27 January)

Theme: School Disco
Group performance: "Kidz" — Take That

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save

Week 5 (3 February)

Theme: The Leveller — Each celebrity was required to perform a 30-second solo skate in their routine.
Group performance: "Hot Right Now" — Rita Ora
Torvill & Dean performance: "Better Together" — Jack Johnson

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save

Week 6 (10 February)

Theme: Love Week[6]
Group performance: "Love Is in the Air" — John Paul Young

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save

Week 7 (17 February)

After their individual performances, the couples were divided into two teams for a group performance. The couples on the winning team, as determined by the judges, had their final scores doubled.[7] Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Judges' votes for Team challenge
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save

Week 8 (24 February)

Theme: Prop Week
Group performance: "Galvanize" — The Chemical Brothers
Torvill & Dean performance: "Accentuate the Positive" (performed by Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra & Rumer)

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save

Week 9: Semifinals (3 March)

Theme: Flying
Group performance: "Titanium" — David Guetta, feat. Sia
Torvill & Dean performance: "Never Tear Us Apart"

Gareth Thomas was forced to withdraw from the competition after his first performance for medical reasons. As a result, the other three couples automatically advanced to the finals, although they did perform their skate-off routines in exhibition.[8]

Save Me skates

Week 10: Finale (10 March)

Torvill & Dean performance: "Boléro"

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from BARB.[9]

References

  1. ^ "'Dancing on Ice' return date confirmed – Dancing on Ice News – Reality TV". Digital Spy. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Dancing on Ice 2013 celebrity line-up revealed". Newsbeat. BBC. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Dancing on Ice 2013 voting figures: Beth Tweddle wins with 75%!". Telly Mix. 16 March 2013.
  4. ^ tv. "Dancing on Ice 2013: The celebrities get set for The DuelDancing on Ice blog post – MSN TV, MSN UK". MSN. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  5. ^ "'Dancing on Ice' duel opponents revealed – Dancing on Ice News – Reality TV". Digital Spy. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Dancing on Ice Episode 6".
  7. ^ "'Dancing on Ice' Team Challenge details revealed – Dancing on Ice News – Reality TV". Digital Spy. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  8. ^ a b Daly, Emma (4 March 2013). "Gareth Thomas forced to leave Dancing on Ice as skate-off is cancelled". Radio Times. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  9. ^ a b c "Weekly Top 30 Programmes(see relevant week)". BARB.
  10. ^ "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
  11. ^ a b Millar, Paul (7 January 2013). "Jeremy Piven drama 'Mr Selfridge' opens shop door to 6.9m on ITV". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  12. ^ a b Millar, Paul (14 January 2013). "'Dancing on Ice' ratings dented by new BBC One comedy 'Blandings'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  13. ^ a b Millar, Paul (21 January 2013). "'Call the Midwife' towers over 'Dancing on Ice' in ratings". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  14. ^ a b Millar, Paul (28 January 2013). "ITV's 'Mr Selfridge', BBC's 'Ripper Street' neck-and-neck in ratings". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  15. ^ a b Millar, Paul (4 February 2013). "ITV's 'Mr Selfridge', BBC's 'Ripper Street' neck-and-neck in rating'Call the Midwife' soars above 9 million for BBC One". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  16. ^ a b Millar, Paul (11 February 2013). "'Dancing on Ice' Skate-Off overtaken by 'Top Gear'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  17. ^ a b Millar, Paul (18 February 2013). "ITV's 'Mr Selfridge' pulls away from BBC One's 'Ripper Street' in ratings". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  18. ^ a b Laughlin, Andrew (25 February 2013). "Samia Ghadie's 'Dancing on Ice' exit frozen out by 'Call the Midwife'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  19. ^ a b Fletcher, Alex (4 March 2013). "'Call the Midwife' storms past 9 million viewers barrier". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  20. ^ Fletcher, Alex (11 March 2013). "Beth Tweddle win in 'Dancing on Ice' final watched by 6.7 million". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2013.

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