ITV’s Dancing On Ice is reportedly “facing the axe,” with its future beyond the current season uncertain. The show, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern, has seen declining ratings, and ITV has not yet confirmed a 2025 series. This year’s final is on Sunday, March 9.
Here’s the Lowdown: Reports suggest that ITV may not renew Dancing On Ice due to falling viewership numbers. The show was previously cancelled in 2014 before being revived in 2018. ITV typically announces the next series during the live final, but no announcement is confirmed, and it is rumored there may not be one. This year’s finalists are Anton Ferdinand, Michaela Strachan, and Sam Aston.
What This Means Now: There’s a real possibility that the current season of Dancing On Ice could be its last, or that a final 20th-anniversary season in 2025 will happen before the show is shelved again. ITV has not made a final decision, but there is reason to suspect it will not return.
The Bigger Picture: The potential cancellation of Dancing On Ice reflects the challenges faced by long-running TV formats in maintaining viewer interest. While the show has a “loyal” following, declining ratings raise questions about its financial viability. The show first aired in 2006.
