Dancing on Ice series 7


The seventh series of Dancing on Ice aired from on 8 January to 25 March 2012, on ITV. Phillip Schofield returned as presenter, but Holly Willoughby was replaced by Christine Bleakley. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean returned to mentor the celebrities, with Karen Barber returning as head coach. This series was judged by Robin Cousins, Louie Spence, and Katarina Witt. The show moved back to its original location of Elstree Studios, which had been used during the show's first five series, but still used the same layout introduced in the previous series.
Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden and Nina Ulanova won the series on 25 March 2012, while Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter and Matt Evers finished in second place, and The X Factor contestant Chico and Jodeyne Higgins finished in third.

Couples

On October 2011 Keith Chegwin was originally part of the class but withdrew due to injury. On 24 January 2012, it was revealed that the 12 remaining couples would be going head-to-head in individual skating battles, where each couple were paired up and performed their own routine at the same time to the same song. The judges then decided which couple they thought skated best, automatically guaranteeing them a place in the following week's show. They did not hand out any scores. At the end of the battles, the six couples who did not receive immunity from the judges faced the public vote, where one couple was eliminated.
CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Andy AkinwolereBlue Peter presenterMaria FilippovEliminated 1st
on 8 January 2012
Laila MorseEastEnders actressŁukasz RóżyckiEliminated 2nd
on 15 January 2012
Mark RhodesChildren's television presenterFrankie PoultneyEliminated 3rd
on 22 January 2012
Corey FeldmanHollywood actorBrooke CastileEliminated 4th
on 29 January 2012
Charlene TiltonDallas actressMatthew GonzalezEliminated 5th
on 5 February 2012
Rosemary ConleyBusinesswoman, author & broadcasterMark HanrettyEliminated 6th
on 12 February 2012
Heidi RangeSugababes singerAndrei LipanovEliminated 7th
on 19 February 2012
Sébastien FoucanFreerunnerBrianne DelcourtEliminated 8th
on 19 February 2012
Sam NixonChildren's television presenterAlexandra SchaumanEliminated 9th
Andy WhymentCoronation Street actorVicky OgdenEliminated 10th
on 4 March 2012
Chemmy AlcottWorld Cup alpine ski racerSean RiceEliminated 11th
on 11 March 2012
Jennifer EllisonActressDaniel WhistonEliminated 12th
on 18 March 2012
ChicoThe X Factor contestantJodeyne HigginsThird place
on 25 March 2012
Jorgie PorterHollyoaks actressMatt EversRunners-up
on 25 March 2012
Matthew WolfendenEmmerdale actorNina UlanovaWinners
on 25 March 2012

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 (8 January)

Only half of the celebrities performed this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Spence: Heidi & Andrei
  • Witt: Andy A & Maria
  • Cousins: Heidi & Andrei

Week 2 (15 January)

Only half of the celebrities performed this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Spence: Corey & Brooke
  • Witt: Corey & Brooke
  • Cousins: Corey & Brooke

Week 3 (22 January)

Theme: Movie Night
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Spence: Charlene & Matthew
  • Cousins: Charlene & Matthew
  • Witt: Charlene & Matthew

Week 4 (29 January)

Tonight featured partner "duels". Two couples skated simultaneously to the same song, and the judges chose the couple who they thought skated the best to receive immunity for the week. The public then voted among the remaining six couples. Dueling pairs are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Witt: Charlene & Matthew
  • Cousins: Corey & Brooke
  • Spence: Charlene & Matthew

Week 5 (5 February)

Theme: Pop Week
Guest performers: One Direction — "What Makes You Beautiful"/"One Thing"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Spence: Sam & Alexandra
  • Cousins: Sam & Alexandra
  • Witt: Sam & Alexandra

Week 6 (12 February)

Theme: Valentine's Day
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Cousins: Chemmy & Sean
  • Spence: Chemmy & Sean
  • Witt: Chemmy & Sean

Week 7 (19 February)

Theme: Ultimate Skills Test
Required elements: Step sequence, unassisted jump, and spin on one foot with at least two rotations
Two couples were eliminated at the end of the night. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 8 (26 February)

Theme: Rock Week
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Spence: Chico & Jodeyne
  • Cousins: Chico & Jodeyne
  • Witt: Chico & Jodeyne

Week 9 (4 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
  • Spence: Team Matthew
  • Cousins: Team Jorgie
  • Witt: Team Jorgie
;Judges votes to save
  • Spence: Chemmy & Sean
  • Cousins: Chemmy & Sean
  • Witt: Chemmy & Sean

Week 10 (11 March)

Theme: Prop Week at the Circus
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Witt: Chemmy & Sean
  • Spence: Chico & Jodeyne
  • Cousins: Chico & Jodeyne

Week 11 (18 March)

Required element: Solo challenge
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Spence: Jorgie & Matt
  • Cousins: Jorgie & Matt
  • Witt: Jorgie & Matt

Week 12: Finale (25 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.
EpisodeDateTotal ITV viewers
Share
Live show 19.6232.5%
Results 17.1723.9%
Live show 28.4728.8%
Results 26.9223.5%
Live show 37.8427.7%
Results 36.5623.0%
Live show 48.3528.0%
Results 46.5422.2%
Live show 58.0126.1%
Results 56.7724.3%
Live show 67.7326.1%
Results 66.4521.7%
Live show 77.4928.0%
Results 76.6722.0%
Live show 88.0827.8%
Results 86.4422.1%
Live show 97.3027.0%
Results 96.4122.4%
Live show 108.0627.4%
Results 106.7923.4%
Live show 117.7929.5%
Results 116.6122.5%
Live final7.9030.1%