Dancing on Ice series 3


The third series of Dancing on Ice aired from 13 January to 16 March 2008 on ITV. The show moved from Saturday nights to Sunday nights, with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returning as hosts. Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner, and Robin Cousins returned to the "Ice Panel", with Ruthie Henshall joining as a replacement for Natalia Bestemianova. The commissioning of the series was first confirmed by Schofield at the 2007 BAFTA Awards.

Judges and hosts

It was announced that Natalia Bestemianova would depart the series. Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, and Jason Gardiner announced their returns, with Ruthie Henshall joining the show as a replacement judge. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby announced their returns and coaches Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean also returned as mentors.

Contestants

The contestants for the third series were revealed on 7 January 2008: The contestants for the third series were:
CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Television presenterEliminated 1st
on 13 January 2008
Sports television presenterEliminated 2nd
on 20 January 2008
Television presenterWithdrew
on 24 January 2008
Singer-songwriterEliminated 3rd
on 27 January 2008
How Clean Is Your House? co-presenterEliminated 4th
on 3 February 2008
Television presenterEliminated 5th
Olympic javelin throwerEliminated 6th
on 17 February 2008
Model & Emmerdale actressEliminated 7th
on 24 February 2008
Professional tennis playerEliminated 8th
on 2 March 2008
Singer-songwriterEliminated 9th
on 9 March 2008
Coronation Street actressThird place
on 16 March 2008
Hollyoaks actorRunners-up
on 16 March 2008
Hear'Say singerWinners
on 16 March 2008

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 (13 January)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Samantha & Pavel
  • Slater: Samantha & Pavel
  • Gardiner: Samantha & Pavel
  • Henshall: Samantha & Pavel
  • Cousins: Samantha & Pavel

Week 2 (20 January)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Natalie & Andrei
  • Slater: Tim & Victoria
  • Gardiner: Tim & Victoria
  • Henshall: Tim & Victoria
  • Cousins: Natalie & Andrei

Week 3 (27 January)

On 24 January 2008, Michael Underwood & Melanie Lambert had to withdraw due to an ankle injury to Underwood.
Zaraah Abrahams was stepped in as a replacement.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Steve & Susie
  • Slater: Steve & Susie
  • Gardiner: Steve & Susie
  • Henshall: Steve & Susie
  • Cousins: Steve & Susie

Week 4 (3 February)

Theme: Broadway Night
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Steve & Susie
  • Slater: Steve & Susie
  • Gardiner: Steve & Susie
  • Henshall: Steve & Susie
  • Cousins: Steve & Susie

Week 5 (10 February)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Steve & Susie
  • Slater: Steve & Susie
  • Gardiner: Steve & Susie
  • Henshall: Steve & Susie
  • Cousins: Steve & Susie

Week 6 (17 February)

Theme: 60's Night
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Zaraah & Fred
  • Slater: Zaraah & Fred
  • Gardiner: Zaraah & Fred
  • Henshall: Zaraah & Fred
  • Cousins: Zaraah & Fred

Week 7 (24 February)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Zaraah & Fred
  • Slater: Zaraah & Fred
  • Gardiner: Zaraah & Fred
  • Henshall: Zaraah & Fred
  • Cousins: Zaraah & Fred

Week 8 (2 March)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Zaraah & Fred
  • Slater: Greg & Kristina
  • Gardiner: Zaraah & Fred
  • Henshall: Zaraah & Fred
  • Cousins: Zaraah & Fred

Week 9 (9 March)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Zaraah & Fred
  • Slater: Zaraah & Fred
  • Gardiner: Zaraah & Fred
  • Henshall: Zaraah & Fred
  • Cousins: Zaraah & Fred

Week 10: Finale (16 March)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Ratings

Ratings sourced from BARB.
ShowDateOfficial ITV1 rating
Weekly rankShare
Live show 113 January9.34636.0%
Results 113 January8.021228.0%
Live show 220 January9.33637.0%
Results 220 January8.341130.0%
Live show 327 January8.83636.0%
Results 327 January8.22829.1%
Live show 43 February9.28636.0%
Results 43 February8.87731.0%
Live show 510 February8.45735.6%
Results 510 February8.05929.0%
Live show 617 February9.13638.4%
Results 617 February8.47729.6%
Live show 724 February8.44934.0%
Results 724 February8.51830.0%
Live show 82 March9.44641.0%
Results 82 March8.79731.0%
Semifinals9 March9.14636.1%
Semifinals results9 March8.91730.0%
Finale16 March12.08144.1%