Dancing on Ice series 6


The sixth series of Dancing on Ice aired from 9 January to 27 March 2011, on ITV. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as hosts, while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean returned as mentors. As part of a major revamp, the show moved from Elstree Studios to Shepperton Studios, where they unveiled a new set. It was the also the first series to be broadcast in HD.
Karen Barber, Emma Bunton, Robin Cousins, and Jason Gardiner returned, though Barber moved from the "Ice Panel" to head coach. Nicky Slater did not return as a judge and was not replaced. In another change, the judges gave scores out of 10.0 instead of 6.0, allowing for an overall total score of 30.0.
The line-up was revealed on 18 December 2010, and consisted of sixteen celebrities. The first two shows, on 9 and 16 January 2011, were billed as "qualifying" rounds, with eight couples skating in each, and two being eliminated each week. The remaining twelve couples progressed to the main competition, which started on 23 January.
A twist on 30 January saw the two celebrities with the lowest combined total of judges' scores and public votes compete in the skate-off as usual, but their fellow celebrities decided which team would stay in the competition instead of the judges.
On 6 March, the six remaining celebrities took part in the first ever team challenge. Following their standard performances, they were divided into two groups of three, with each group performing their own routine. The judges then decided which performance was best, and each celebrity on the winning team had their previous scores doubled. Two weeks later, on 20 March, the four remaining celebrities performed a solo routine following their standard performances.
The finale, on 27 March, was the first not to feature flying performances. Instead, the three remaining couples performed their own "showcase" routines, for which they were joined by four professional skaters. As before, one couple was eliminated before the final two couples performed the Boléro.
Former EastEnders actor Sam Attwater and Brianne Delcourt were announced as the winners.

Couples

Sixteen celebrities signed up to compete on the sixth season of Dancing on Ice. Four of the contestants were eliminated in the two opening shows before the competition began properly.
CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Television journalist & newsreaderDid not qualify
on 9 January 2011
EastEnders actress & television presenterDid not qualify
on 9 January 2011
Neighbours & Home and Away actorDid not qualify
on 16 January 2011
ModelDid not qualify
on 16 January 2011
Coronation Street actorEliminated 1st
on 23 January 2011
International cricketerEliminated 2nd
on 30 January 2011
Hollyoaks actressEliminated 3rd
on 6 February 2011
BBC Radio 1 presenterEliminated 4th
on 13 February 2011
Media personality & Atomic Kitten singerEliminated 5th
on 20 February 2011
RapperEliminated 6th
on 27 February 2011
Actress & Loose Women panellistEliminated 7th
on 6 March 2011
Television presenterEliminated 8th
on 13 March 2011
British Army regiment soldierEliminated 9th
on 20 March 2011
Freelance journalist & modelThird place
on 27 March 2011
Children's television presenterRunners-up
on 27 March 2011
EastEnders actorWinners
on 27 March 2011

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

Qualifying round 1 (9 January)

Only eight couples skated this week, with six going through to qualify for the competition. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Qualifying round 2 (16 January)

Only eight couples skated this week, with six going through to qualify for the competition. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 1 (23 January)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Gardiner: Dominic & Alexandra
  • Bunton: Dominic & Alexandra
  • Cousins: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Dominic & Alexandra''

Week 2 (30 January)

Instead of the judges, the celebrities voted this week for which couple they wanted to save after the skate-off.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Contestants' votes to save
  • Madeley: Jeff & Isabelle
  • Beharry: Dominic & Alexandra
  • Katona: Jeff & Isabelle
  • Vanilla Ice: Jeff & Isabelle
  • Hamilton: Jeff & Isabelle
  • Metcalfe: Jeff & Isabelle
  • Welch: Dominic & Alexandra
  • Attwater: Jeff & Isabelle
  • Comedy Dave: Dominic & Alexandra

Week 3 (6 February)

Theme: Las Vegas Night
Required element: Step combination – Ultimate Skills Test
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Gardiner: Vanilla Ice & Katie
  • Cousins: Vanilla Ice & Katie
  • Bunton: Vanilla Ice & Katie

Week 4 (13 February)

Theme: A Night at the Theatre
Required element: Jump – Ultimate Skills Test
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Bunton: Kerry & Daniel
  • Cousins: Comedy Dave & Frankie
  • Gardiner: Kerry & Daniel

Week 5 (20 February)

Required element: Step combination, jump & spin – Ultimate Skills Test
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Bunton: Jeff & Isabelle
  • Cousins: Jeff & Isabelle
  • Gardiner: Jeff & Isabelle

Week 6 (27 February)

Theme: International dances
As Holly Willoughby fell ill this week, Coleen Nolan replaced her as host. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Cousins: Laura & Colin
  • Bunton: Laura & Colin
  • Gardiner: Laura & Colin

Week 7 (6 March)

After their individual performances, the couples were divided into two teams for a group performance. The couples on the winning team, as determined by the judges, had their final scores doubled. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes for team challenge
  • Gardiner: Team Laura
  • Cousins: Team Sam
  • Bunton: Team Laura
;Judges votes to save
  • Bunton: Johnson & Jodeyne
  • Cousins: Johnson & Jodeyne
  • Gardiner: Johnson & Jodeyne

Week 8 (13 March)

Required element: Skating with a prop
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Cousins: Sam & Brianne
  • Gardiner: Sam & Brianne
  • Bunton: Sam & Brianne

Week 9 (20 March)

Required element: Solo challenge
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Cousins: Chloe & Michael
  • Gardiner: Chloe & Michael
  • Bunton: Chloe & Michael

Week 10: Finale (27 March)

Each couple performed two routines, one of which was their favourite routine of the series. One couple was eliminated and the final two couples performed the Boléro. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Ratings

Viewing figures from BARB.
EpisodeDateOfficial ITV rating
Weekly rankShareOfficial ITV HD rating
Total ITV viewers
Qualifying 19.37634.0%0.8610.23
Qualifying Results 17.561428.8%0.538.09
Qualifying 28.83733.8%0.729.55
Qualifying Results 27.501429.8%0.578.07
Live show 18.19830.3%0.668.85
Results 16.931425.6%0.547.47
Live show 28.06730.2%0.688.74
Results 27.331427.8%0.597.92
Live show 38.13530.8%0.728.85
Results 37.291528.0%0.657.94
Live show 48.60632.1%0.689.28
Results 47.261327.4%0.537.79
Live show 58.041130.9%0.728.76
Results 56.831424.6%0.487.31
Live show 67.831030.0%0.608.43
Results 66.251624.2%0.516.76
Live show 78.34633.6%0.699.03
Results 76.931426.6%0.587.51
Live show 87.95630.6%0.658.60
Results 86.901426.6%0.457.35
Live show 98.34332.3%0.618.95
Results 96.501223.8%0.376.87
Live final8.54533.2%0.819.35