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:| Celebrity | Notability | Professional partner | Status |
| Television presenter | Eliminated 1st on 13 January 2008 | ||
| Sports television presenter | Eliminated 2nd on 20 January 2008 | ||
| Television presenter | Withdrew on 24 January 2008 | ||
| Singer-songwriter | Eliminated 3rd on 27 January 2008 | ||
| How Clean Is Your House? co-presenter | Eliminated 4th on 3 February 2008 | ||
| Television presenter | Eliminated 5th | ||
| Olympic javelin thrower | Eliminated 6th on 17 February 2008 | ||
| Model & Emmerdale actress | Eliminated 7th on 24 February 2008 | ||
| Professional tennis player | Eliminated 8th on 2 March 2008 | ||
| Singer-songwriter | Eliminated 9th on 9 March 2008 | ||
| Coronation Street actress | Third place on 16 March 2008 | ||
| Hollyoaks actor | Runners-up on 16 March 2008 | ||
| Hear'Say singer | Winners 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 NightCouples 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 NightCouples 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.| Show | Date | Official ITV1 rating | Weekly rank | Share |
| Live show 1 | 13 January | 9.34 | 6 | 36.0% |
| Results 1 | 13 January | 8.02 | 12 | 28.0% |
| Live show 2 | 20 January | 9.33 | 6 | 37.0% |
| Results 2 | 20 January | 8.34 | 11 | 30.0% |
| Live show 3 | 27 January | 8.83 | 6 | 36.0% |
| Results 3 | 27 January | 8.22 | 8 | 29.1% |
| Live show 4 | 3 February | 9.28 | 6 | 36.0% |
| Results 4 | 3 February | 8.87 | 7 | 31.0% |
| Live show 5 | 10 February | 8.45 | 7 | 35.6% |
| Results 5 | 10 February | 8.05 | 9 | 29.0% |
| Live show 6 | 17 February | 9.13 | 6 | 38.4% |
| Results 6 | 17 February | 8.47 | 7 | 29.6% |
| Live show 7 | 24 February | 8.44 | 9 | 34.0% |
| Results 7 | 24 February | 8.51 | 8 | 30.0% |
| Live show 8 | 2 March | 9.44 | 6 | 41.0% |
| Results 8 | 2 March | 8.79 | 7 | 31.0% |
| Semifinals | 9 March | 9.14 | 6 | 36.1% |
| Semifinals results | 9 March | 8.91 | 7 | 30.0% |
| Finale | 16 March | 12.08 | 1 | 44.1% |