Dancing on Ice (series 13)
The thirteenth series of Dancing on Ice began airing on ITV on 17 January 2021. During the finale of the twelfth series, it was announced that "Dancing on Ice" had been renewed for another series. The series was once again filmed in the purpose-built studio at Bovingdon Airfield, which was set up for the tenth series. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as the hosts. Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill and Ashley Banjo returned as judges for their fourth series, whilst John Barrowman returned as a judge for his second series respectively. Due to the  COVID-19 pandemic, the series was filmed without a live audience for the first time in the show's history, and the judges were separated by perspex screens. The celebrities and their professional partners formed bubbles in order to work together safely. This series holds the record for the most withdrawals in the show's history. Denise van Outen, Billie Shepherd and Jason Donovan were forced to withdraw from the series after suffering injuries, whilst Rufus Hound and Joe-Warren Plant both tested positive for COVID-19. It's also the first time that the show has had to use both of  its reserve contestants, with Amy Tinkler and Matt Richardson joining the competition in weeks 3 and 4 respectively. On 15 February 2021, ITV announced that they had made the decision to postpone the sixth live show scheduled to air on 21 February in order to give the remaining contestants sufficient time to recover from any injuries, stating that 'The welfare of all of those involved is important to us and we felt it prudent to take a week's break at this juncture'. The episode was instead replaced with a pre-recorded special celebrating the most memorable moments in the  show's history titled "Dancing on Ice: The Greatest Show on Ice". The live shows resumed on 28 February. On 26 February 2021, ITV announced that the current series would end on 14 March, a week earlier than originally planned, taking the number of live shows to eight instead of the usual ten. The series was won by Sonny Jay and his professional partner Angela Egan. Professional skaters. On 24 June 2020, it was announced that Alex Murphy, the show's reigning champion, had not been re-contracted for the upcoming series, and on 19 July 2020, that Brianne Delcourt  would be leaving the show to spend more time with her husband, Kevin Kilbane, who she partnered last series. On 30 August 2020, it was announced that Alexander Demetriou and Carlotta Edwards wouldn't be returning, although Demetriou did still appear in some of the group numbers. On 7 October 2020, it was announced that Jess Hatfield, Oscar Peter and Tom Naylor wouldn't be returning either. They were all replaced by returning professionals Andy Buchanan and Robin Johnstone and new professionals Angela Egan, Klabera Komini and Yebin Mok, along with Joe Johnson and Karina Manta who will lead the  professional group routines. Vicky Ogden, also a returning professional, joined the cast in week 4 following Matt Richardson's entry, but did not take part in the pre-recorded group routines. On 16 February 2021, it was announced that Hamish Gaman had been forced to withdraw from the competition after snapping a tendon in his hand. Therefore, his celebrity partner, Faye Brookes was re-partnered with Matt Evers, who had previously been partnered with Denise van Outen before they were forced to withdraw in week 3. Couples. On 20 September 2020, Myleene Klass was announced as the first celebrity to  be participating in the series. More celebrities were revealed in the following days, before the line-up was concluded on 4 October. On 26 January 2021, Denise van Outen was forced to withdraw from the competition after suffering three bone fractures and partially dislocating her shoulder. Van Outen was replaced by former Olympic artistic gymnast Amy Tinkler, who made her debut in the competition in week 3. Former Olympic skier and broadcaster Graham Bell was originally partnered with Yebin Mok, however after Mok sustained an injury before their first performance, Bell was re-partnered with Karina Manta. It was originally  intended for Mok to return to the competition after her injury had healed, but Bell and Manta were eliminated before she had the opportunity to return. However, Mok reunited with Bell to perform in the final group routine. On 3 February 2021, it was announced that Rufus Hound had tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to withdraw from the competition. He was replaced by comedian and television presenter, Matt Richardson, who made his debut in the competition in week 4. On 6 February 2021, Billie Shepherd was forced to withdraw from the competition after suffering a head injury in training . On 12 February 2021, it was announced that Joe-Warren Plant had to withdraw from the competition after both he and his partner Vanessa Bauer tested positive for COVID-19. On 22 February 2021, it was announced that Jason Donovan had been forced to withdraw from the competition after suffering a back injury. Scoring chart. Average chart. This table only counts for dances scored on a traditional 40-point scale. Live show details. Week 1 (17 January). In a new twist for this series, during Weeks 1 and 2, the judges have the option to award a Golden Ticket to one  couple, which grants them immunity from the public vote. The couple with the lowest votes from Week 1 will go up against the couple with the lowest votes from Week 2 in the Skate-off. Graham Bell and his partner Yebin Mok were meant to perform this week. However, due to Yebin sustaining an injury in training, Rufus Hound and his partner Robin Johnstone performed instead. Graham also skated solo in the group routine. Golden Ticket vote The couple with the lowest votes from this week will go up against Lady Leshurr & Brendyn, the couple with the lowest votes from  Week 1, in the Skate-off. Week 2 (24 January). Due to Yebin Mok being injured, Graham Bell performed with Karina Manta this week. Rufus & Robin did not perform in the group routine due to Rufus coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and was therefore forced to self-isolate for 10 days. Golden Ticket vote Save Me skates Judges' votes to save Week 3 (31 January). Denise & Matt withdrew from the competition earlier in the week due to Denise's shoulder injury. They were replaced by Amy Tinkler and her partner Joe Johnson who performed for  the first time this week. As in the previous week, due to Yebin Mok being injured, Graham Bell performed with Karina Manta again. Rufus & Robin did not perform this week as Rufus was still self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Due to a family bereavement, Billie & Mark did not perform this week. Save Me skates Judges' votes to save Week 4 (7 February). Rufus & Robin withdrew from the competition earlier in the week after Rufus tested positive for COVID-19. They were replaced by Matt Richardson and his partner Vicky Ogden who performed for  the first time this week. Billie & Mark withdrew from the competition the day before the live show after Billie suffered a head injury during training, and were not replaced. Save Me skates Judges' votes to save Week 5 (14 February). Joe-Warren & Vanessa withdrew from the competition on 12 February after they both tested positive for COVID-19. They were not replaced. Jason & Alexandra did not perform this week due to Jason suffering from back pain. Save Me skates Judges' votes to save Week 6 (28 February). This episode was originally set to air on 21 February, however a decision was  made to postpone the show for a week to allow the remaining couples to recover from any injuries. Faye Brookes performed with her new partner Matt Evers for the first time this week after her original partner Hamish Gaman withdrew from the competition due to injury. Jason & Alexandra withdrew from the competition earlier in the week due to Jason's back injury. They were not replaced. Save Me skates Judges' votes to save Save Me skates Judges' votes to save Despite having two votes each, Lady Leshurr & Brendyn were eliminated due to head judge Dean having the overriding vote. Ratings . Official ratings are taken from BARB. Viewing figures are from 28 day data.