Dancing on Ice series 4


The fourth series of Dancing on Ice aired from 11 January to 22 March 2009 on ITV. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as main presenters, while Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner, Ruthie Henshall and Robin Cousins returned to the "Ice Panel".
The final took place on Sunday 22 March 2009 and was won by Ray Quinn.

Judges and hosts

It was announced that Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner, Ruthie Henshall, Karen Barber and Robin Cousins would all return for the fourth series, and Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returned as hosts while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean returned to train.

Couples

The line-up was revealed on 5 January 2009 with thirteen couples competing, including Michael Underwood, who returned to compete after pulling out the previous year due to injury. The celebrities and their partners were:
CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
England & Chelsea footballerEliminated 1st
on 11 January 2009
EastEnders & Hollyoaks actressEliminated 2nd
on 18 January 2009
Holby City actorEliminated 3rd
on 25 January 2009
Television presenterEliminated 4th
on 1 February 2009
Stage & screen actorEliminated 5th
on 8 February 2009
England rugby playerEliminated 6th
Glamour model & television presenterEliminated 7th
on 22 February 2009
Emmerdale actressEliminated 8th
on 1 March 2009
Blue Peter presenterEliminated 9th
on 8 March 2009
Singer & Loose Women panellistEliminated 10th
on 15 March 2009
Liberty X singerThird place
on 22 March 2009
Investigative journalistRunners-up
on 22 March 2009
Actor & The X Factor runner-upWinners
on 22 March 2009

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 (11 January 2009)

Only the male celebrities skated this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Donal & Florentine
  • Slater: Donal & Florentine
  • Gardiner: Donal & Florentine
  • Henshall: Donal & Florentine
  • Cousins: Donal & Florentine

Week 2 (18 January 2009)

Only the female celebrities skated this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Melinda & Fred
  • Slater: Melinda & Fred
  • Gardiner: Melinda & Fred
  • Henshall: Melinda & Fred
  • Cousins: Melinda & Fred

Week 3 (25 January 2009)

Required element: Toe step sequence
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save:
  • Barber: Ellery & Frankie
  • Slater: Ellery & Frankie
  • Gardiner: Ellery & Frankie
  • Henshall: Ellery & Frankie
  • Cousins: Ellery & Frankie

Week 4 (1 February 2009)

Required element: Pair spiral
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Michael & Melanie
  • Slater: Michael & Melanie
  • Gardiner: Melinda & Fred
  • Henshall: Melinda & Fred
  • Cousins: Melinda & Fred

Week 5 (8 February 2009)

Required element: Change of edge
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Ellery & Frankie
  • Slater: Ellery & Frankie
  • Gardiner: Ellery & Frankie
  • Henshall: Todd & Susie
  • Cousins: Ellery & Frankie

Week 6 (15 February 2009)

Theme: 80's Night
Required element: Shadow spin
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Melinda & Fred
  • Slater: Ellery & Frankie
  • Gardiner: Melinda & Fred
  • Henshall: Melinda & Fred
  • Cousins: Melinda & Fred

Week 7 (22 February 2009)

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

Week 8 (1 March 2009)

Theme: Prop Week
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Zoe & Matt
  • Slater: Zoe & Matt
  • Gardiner: Zoe & Matt
  • Henshall: Zoe & Matt
  • Cousins: Zoe & Matt

Week 9 (8 March 2009)

Required element: Unassisted jump
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Jessica & Pavel
  • Slater: Jessica & Pavel
  • Gardiner: Jessica & Pavel
  • Henshall: Zoe & Matt
  • Cousins: Jessica & Pavel

Week 10: Semifinals (15 March 2009)

Required element: 20-second solo dance
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Donal & Florentine
  • Slater: Donal & Florentine
  • Gardiner: Donal & Florentine
  • Henshall: Donal & Florentine
  • Cousins: Donal & Florentine

Week 11: Finale (22 March 2009)

Required element: Flying
Couples are listed in the order they performed.