Dancing on Ice (series 12)


The twelfth series of Dancing on Ice began airing on ITV on 5 January 2020. During the finale of the eleventh series, it was announced that Dancing on Ice had been renewed for another series. The series is once again being filmed in the purpose-built studio at Bovingdon Airfield, which was set up for the tenth series.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as the hosts. On 1 September 2019, it was announced that Jason Gardiner would not be returning as a judge and that series 1 participant and entertainer John Barrowman would replace him. On 22 December 2019, ITV aired Dancing on Ice at Christmas, a special featuring the contestants of series 12, along with previous champion Ray Quinn and series 11 contestant Gemma Collins. Jake Quickenden was also supposed to be performing, but on 13 November 2019, it was announced that he had to pull out due to a neck injury.
The competition was won by Joe Swash and his professional partner Alex Murphy. Swash was originally partnered with series 11 winner Alexandra Schauman; however, after she sustained an injury meaning she couldn't perform for the rest of the series. This marks Murphy's first win after being eliminated in the semi final in two series in the row.

Couples

On 24 September 2019, Maura Higgins and Michael Barrymore were announced as the first two celebrities who would be participating in the series. More celebrities were revealed in the following days, before the line-up was concluded on 1 October. On 9 October, it was announced that this series will have the first ever same-sex couple. Comedian and television presenter Michael Barrymore was originally announced as a contestant, but on 18 December 2019, it was announced that he had withdrawn from the show due to a broken hand. Barrymore was replaced by former Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya. Model and actress Caprice was originally partnered with Hamish Gaman, but after her first performance, she was re-partnered with Oscar Peter. She later withdrew from the competition on 2 February. Joe Swash was originally partnered with Alexandra Schauman; however, after she sustained an injury meaning she couldn't perform for the rest of the series, he was partnered with Alex Murphy on 26 January.
CelebrityKnown forProfessional partnerStatus
Trisha GoddardTelevision presenterŁukasz RóżyckiEliminated 1st
on 12 January 2020
Lucrezia MillariniITV News presenter & journalistBrendyn HatfieldEliminated 2nd
on 19 January 2020
Radzi ChinyanganyaFormer Blue Peter presenterJess HatfieldEliminated 3rd
on 26 January 2020
CapriceModel & actressHamish Gaman
Oscar Peter 		Withdrew
on 2 February 2020
Kevin KilbaneFormer Republic of Ireland footballerBrianne DelcourtEliminated 4th
on 2 February 2020
Ian "H" WatkinsSteps singerMatt EversEliminated 5th
on 9 February 2020
Maura HigginsLove Island finalistAlexander DemetriouEliminated 6th
on 16 February 2020
Lisa GeorgeCoronation Street actressTom NaylorEliminated 7th
on 23 February 2020
Ben HanlinMagician & television presenterCarlotta EdwardsEliminated 8th
on 1 March 2020
Libby CleggParalympic sprinterMark HanrettyThird place
on 8 March 2020
Perri KielyDiversity dancerVanessa BauerRunner-up
on 8 March 2020
Joe SwashFormer EastEnders actor & television presenterAlexandra Schauman
Alex Murphy 		Winner
on 8 March 2020

Scoring chart

Average chart

This table only counts for dances scored on a traditional 40-point scale. The extra points from the Skate Battle are not included.
Rank by
average		PlaceCoupleTotalNumber of
dances		Average
12Perri & Vanessa402.01136.5
23Libby & Mark343.51034.4
31Joe & Alexandra/Alex354.51132.2
44Ben & Carlotta283.5931.5
55Lisa & Tom206.5729.5
67H & Matt138.0527.6
76Maura & Alexander160.5626.8
89Caprice & Hamish/Oscar50.5225.3
910Radzi & Jess68.5322.8
108Kevin & Brianne84.0421.0
1111Lucrezia & Brendyn39.0219.5
1212Trisha & Łukasz13.5113.5

Live show details

Week 1 (5 January)

The couple with the lowest votes from Week 1 will go up against the couple with the lowest votes from Week 2 in the Skate-off.

Week 2 (12 January)

Due to an injury, Vanessa Bauer wasn't able to perform with Perri Kiely in the group number.
The couple with the lowest votes from this week will go up against Trisha & Łukasz, the couple with the lowest votes from Week 1, in the Skate-off.
;Save Me skates
  1. Trisha & Łukasz: "Proud"—Heather Small
  2. Lucrezia & Brendyn: "Time After Time"—Cyndi Lauper
;Judges' votes to save
Because they had "parted ways", Caprice & Hamish did not perform this week.
;Save Me skates
  1. Kevin & Brianne: "I'd Do Anything for Love "—Meat Loaf
  2. Lucrezia & Brendyn: "Landslide"—Fleetwood Mac
;Judges' votes to save
Due to Alexandra Schauman being injured, Joe Swash performed with Alex Murphy this week.
Caprice performed with her new partner Oscar Peter for the first time this week after "parting ways" with Hamish Gaman the previous week.
;Save Me skates
  1. Radzi & Jess: "The Greatest"—Sia
  2. Caprice & Oscar: "Glamorous"—Fergie ft. Ludacris
;Judges' votes to save
As in the previous week, due to Alexandra Schauman being injured, Joe Swash performed with Alex Murphy again. During the live show, it was announced that Alex would skate with Joe permanently from now on.
Due to illness, Libby & Mark did not compete in the live show.
Caprice & Oscar withdrew from the competition prior to the live show.
;Save Me skates
  1. H & Matt: "Sweet Disposition"—The Temper Trap
  2. Kevin & Brianne: "I'd Do Anything for Love "—Meat Loaf
;Judges' votes to save
;Save Me skates
  1. H & Matt: "Sweet Disposition"—The Temper Trap
  2. Ben & Carlotta: "Leave a Light On"—Tom Walker
;Judges' votes to save
;Save Me skates
  1. Libby & Mark: "Skyscraper"—Demi Lovato
  2. Maura & Alexander: "Stay"—Rihanna
;Judges' votes to save
Despite having two votes each, Maura & Alexander were eliminated due to head judge Dean having the overriding vote.

Week 8 (23 February)

;Save Me skates
  1. Libby & Mark: "Skyscraper"—Demi Lovato
  2. Lisa & Tom: "Never Tear Us Apart"—Paloma Faith
;Judges' votes to save
;Save Me skates
  1. Ben & Carlotta: "Leave a Light On"—Tom Walker
  2. Libby & Mark: "Reet Petite"—Jackie Wilson
; Judges' votes to save:
Official ratings are taken from BARB. Viewing figures are from 7 day data.
EpisodeDateTotal viewers
ITV
weekly ranking
Live show 15.8714
Live show 2Outside top 15
Live show 3Outside top 15
Live show 4Outside top 15
Live show 5Outside top 15
Live show 6Outside top 15
Live show 7Outside top 15
Live show 85.0015
Live show 9Outside top 15
Live show 10Outside top 15