Dancing on Ice series 13


The thirteenth series of Dancing on Ice debuted 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 had been set up for the tenth series. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as hosts, while Ashley Banjo, John Barrowman, Christopher Dean, and Jayne Torvill returned as judges.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the series was filmed without a live audience for the first time in the show's history, while the judges were separated by perspex screens. The celebrities and their professional partners formed bubbles in order to work together safely.
This series experienced numerous withdrawals. Denise van Outen, Billie Shepherd, and Jason Donovan were forced to withdraw from the series after suffering injuries, while Rufus Hound and Joe-Warren Plant both withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19. Amy Tinkler and Matt Richardson joined the competition as replacement contestants in weeks 3 and 4, respectively.
On 15 February 2021, ITV announced that they would postpone the sixth live show scheduled for 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 entitled 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 a week earlier than originally planned, taking the number of live shows to eight instead of the usual ten.
Sonny Jay and Angela Egan were announced as the winners on 14 March 2021.

Professional skaters

On 24 June 2020, it was announced that Alex Murphy 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, with whom she partnered last series. On 30 August 2020, it was announced that Alexander Demetriou and Carlotta Edwards would also not 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 would not be returning either. They were 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 led the professional group routines. Vicky Ogden, also a returning professional, joined the cast in week 4 when Matt Richardson entered the competition, 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, Faye Brookes was re-partnered with Matt Evers.

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. On 3 February 2021, it was announced that Rufus Hound had tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced 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 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.
CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Myleene KlassHear'Say singer & presenterŁukasz RóżyckiEliminated 1st
on 24 January 2021
Denise van OutenActress, singer & presenterMatt EversWithdrew
on 26 January 2021
Graham BellOlympic skier & broadcasterKarina MantaEliminated 2nd
on 31 January 2021
Rufus HoundComedian, actor & presenterRobin JohnstoneWithdrew
on 3 February 2021
Billie ShepherdThe Only Way Is Essex starMark HanrettyWithdrew
on 6 February 2021
Matt RichardsonComedian & television presenterVicky OgdenEliminated 3rd
on 7 February 2021
Joe-Warren PlantEmmerdale actorVanessa BauerWithdrew
on 12 February 2021
Amy TinklerOlympic artistic gymnastJoe JohnsonEliminated 4th
on 14 February 2021
Jason DonovanActor & singerAlexandra SchaumanWithdrew
on 22 February 2021
Rebekah VardyTelevision personality & modelAndy BuchananEliminated 5th
on 28 February 2021
Lady LeshurrRapperBrendyn HatfieldEliminated 6th
on 7 March 2021
Colin JacksonOlympic hurdlerKlabera KominiThird place
on 14 March 2021
Faye BrookesCoronation Street actressHamish Gaman
Matt Evers 		Runners-up
on 14 March 2021
Sonny JayCapital FM presenterAngela EganWinners
on 14 March 2021

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger, while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger.
Color key:
;Notes

Weekly scores

Week 1 (17 January)

Group performances:
Graham Bell and Yebin Mok were meant to perform this week. However, after Mok sustaining an injury in training, Rufus Hound and Robin Johnstone performed instead.
In a new twist for this series, during the first two weeks, the judges awarded a Golden Ticket to one couple, which granted them immunity from the public vote. Only half of the celebrities performed this week. The couple with the lowest votes from the first week competed against the couple with the lowest votes from second week in the skate-off. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Golden Ticket vote
  • Banjo: Rufus & Robin
  • Barrowman: Rufus & Robin
  • Torvill: Rufus & Robin
  • Dean: ''Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Rufus & Robin''

Week 2 (24 January)

Group performances:
Due to Yebin Mok being injured, Graham Bell instead performed with Karina Manta this week. Rufus Hound and Robin Johnstone did not perform in the group routine after Hound came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, and was therefore forced to self-isolate for ten days.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Golden Ticket vote
  • Banjo: Colin & Klabera
  • Barrowman: Sonny Jay & Angela
  • Dean: Sonny Jay & Angela
  • Torvill: Sonny Jay & Angela
;Save Me skates
;Judges' votes to save
  • Banjo: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Barrowman: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Dean: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Torvill: ''Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Lady Leshurr & Brendyn''

Week 3 (31 January)

Theme: Musicals
Group performance: "When I Get My Name in Lights" — from Legs Diamond ''''
Denise van Outen and Matt Evers withdrew from the competition earlier in the week due to van Outen's shoulder injury. They were replaced by Amy Tinkler and Joe Johnson, who performed for the first time this week.
Due to Yebin Mok's injury, Graham Bell again performed with Karina Manta this week. Rufus Hound and Robin Johnstone did not perform this week, as Hound was still self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, Billie Shepherd and Mark Hanretty did not perform this week due to a family bereavement.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Save Me skates
;Judges' votes to save
  • Banjo: Rebekah & Andy
  • Barrowman: Rebekah & Andy
  • Torvill: Rebekah & Andy
  • Dean: ''Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Rebekah & Andy''

Week 4 (7 February)

Theme: Dance Week
Torvill & Dean performance: "Me and My Shadow" — Frank Sinatra & Sammy Davis Jr.
Rufus Hound and Robin Johnstone withdrew from the competition earlier in the week after Hound tested positive for COVID-19. They were replaced by Matt Richardson and Vicky Ogden, who performed for the first time this week. Billie Shepherd and Mark Hanretty withdrew from the competition the day before the live show after Shepherd suffered a head injury during training.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Save Me skates
;Judges' votes to save
  • Banjo: Colin & Klabera
  • Barrowman: Colin & Klabera
  • Dean: Colin & Klabera
  • Torvill: ''Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Colin & Klabera''

Week 5 (14 February)

Theme: Love Stories
Group performances:
Special musical guest: Rita Ora—"Bang Bang"
Joe-Warren Plant and Vanessa Bauer withdrew from the competition on 12 February after they both tested positive for COVID-19. Jason Donovan and Alexandra Schauman did not perform this week due to Jason suffering from back pain.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Save Me skates
;Judges' votes to save
  • Banjo: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Barrowman: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Torvill: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Dean: ''Did not need to vote, but would have voted for Lady Leshurr & Brendyn''

Week 6 (28 February)

Theme: Movie Week
Group musical performance: Marisha Wallace — "Reflection"
Torvill & Dean performance: "Stand by Me" — Florence and the Machine
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.
Jason Donovan and Alexandra Schauman withdrew from the competition earlier in the week due to Jason's back injury. Faye Brookes performed with Matt Evers for the first time this week after Hamish Gaman withdrew from the competition due to injury.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Save Me skates
;Judges' votes to save
  • Banjo: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Barrowman: Rebekah & Andy
  • Dean: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Torvill: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn

Week 7: Semifinals (7 March)

Theme: Prop Week
Group performances:
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Save Me skates
;Judges' votes to save
  • Banjo: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Barrowman: Lady Leshurr & Brendyn
  • Torvill: Colin & Klabera
  • Dean: Colin & Klabera ''''

Week 8: Finale (14 March)

Group performance: "Amazing" — Foxes
Torvill & Dean performance: "Fly Me to the Moon" — Frank Sinatra
Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from BARB. Viewing figures are from 7 day data.
EpisodeDateTotal viewers
Live show 16.07
Live show 25.56
Live show 34.98
Live show 45.15
Live show 54.99
Live show 64.19
Live show 74.34
Live show 84.25