Dancing on Ice — Season 6
The sixth series of Dancing on Ice started on 9 January 2011 and ended on 27 March 2011 on ITV. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby return as hosts whilst Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return
About this season
The sixth series of Dancing on Ice started on 9 January 2011 and ended on 27 March 2011 on ITV. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby return as hosts whilst Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return to mentor the celebrities. This series saw a huge revamp of the show which included the show moving from Elstree to Shepperton Studios, acquiring a new look set, and was broadcast in high definition for the first time on ITV1 HD, STV HD and UTV HD. Nicky Slater did not be return to the show, however, the other judges from previous years returned, though Karen Barber served as Head Coach instead of a judge. This series the judges' scores were out of 10.0 instead of 6.0 giving an overall total out of 30.0. The line-up was revealed on 18 December 2010 and consists of sixteen celebrities. In each of the first two shows, only eight couples skated, with two of them being eliminated. These first two shows were billed as a qualifying stage, with twelve of the couples going through to the main competition, which started on 23 January. In another twist to 30 January show the two celebrities with the lowest combined total of judges' scores and public votes competed in the skate-off as usual, but it was not the judges that decided who stayed but their fellow celebrities who had to decide and gave their reason live on air.
Episodes (23)
1. Qualifying 1
Aired 9 January 2011 • 60 min
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby present a sparkling new series of the celebrity ice dance competition. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return as mentors to put the pairs through their paces. This year's contenders are Kerry Katona, Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe, Denise Welch, Dominic Cork, TV presenter and model Chloe Madeley, Vanilla Ice, Nadia Sawalha, Elen Rivas, ex-EastEnders actor Sam Attwater, Angela Rippon, Craig McLachlan, Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry, ex-Corrie actor Steven Arnold, Jeff Brazier, Radio One DJ 'Comedy Dave' Vitty and children's TV presenter Laura Hamilton. Eight couples perform on today's show, but only six will go through to the main competition. Viewers have the chance to vote for their favourite stars.
2. Qualifying 1 (Skate Off)
Aired 9 January 2011 • 60 min
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby reveal the results of the public vote. 16 celebrities have been training since October but only 12 will make it through to the main competition. For the first time ever, the three stars with the fewest votes will all skate again to earn their place on the show. Who has impressed viewers today?
3. Qualifying 2
Aired 16 January 2011 • 60 min
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby present a sparkling new series of the celebrity ice dance competition. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return as mentors to put the pairs through their paces. This year's contenders are Kerry Katona, Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe, Denise Welch, Dominic Cork, TV presenter and model Chloe Madeley, Vanilla Ice, Nadia Sawalha, Elen Rivas, ex-EastEnders actor Sam Attwater, Angela Rippon, Craig McLachlan, Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry, ex-Corrie actor Steven Arnold, Jeff Brazier, Radio One DJ 'Comedy Dave' Vitty and children's TV presenter Laura Hamilton. Eight couples perform on today's show, but only six will go through to the main competition. Viewers have the chance to vote for their favourite stars.
4. Qualifying 2 (Skate Off)
Aired 16 January 2011 • 60 min
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby reveal the results of the public vote. 16 celebrities have been training since October but only 12 will make it through to the main competition. For the first time ever, the three stars with the fewest votes will all skate again to earn their place on the show. Who has impressed viewers today?
5. Week 1
Aired 23 January 2011 • 60 min
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby present the celebrity ice dance competition. The 12 remaining stars skate together on the same show for the first time.
6. Week 1 (Skate Off)
Aired 23 January 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off 11 Left After Tonight
7. Week 2 - The Skate Off
Aired 30 January 2011 • 60 min
In the skate-off their fellow skating stars decide who stays and who goes
8. Week 2 - The Skate Off (Skate Off)
Aired 30 January 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off 10 Left After Tonight
9. Week 3 - Step combination
Aired 6 February 2011 • 60 min
This is the first week of the skills weeks Required element: Step combination (Skill 1) Theme: Las Vegas
10. Week 3 - Step combination (Skate Off)
Aired 6 February 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off 9 Left After Tonight
11. Week 4 - Jump
Aired 13 February 2011 • 60 min
This is the second week of skills weeks Required element: Jump (skill two) Special music guest: Rachel Tucker from Wicked ("Defying Gravity") Theme: Theatre
12. Week 4 - Jump (Skate Off)
Aired 13 February 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off 8 Left After Tonight
13. Week 5 - Ultimate Skills Test
Aired 20 February 2011 • 60 min
Required element: Step combination, jump & spin ("Ultimate Skills Test") Special musical guest: Rumer ("What the World Needs Now Is Love")
14. Week 5 - Ultimate Skills Test (Skate Off)
Aired 20 February 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off 7 Left After Tonight
15. Week 6
Aired 27 February 2011 • 60 min
As Holly Willoughby fell ill this week, former contestant Coleen Nolan replaced her as host. Theme: International dances
16. Week 6 (Skate Off)
Aired 27 February 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off 6 Left After Tonight
17. Week 7 - Team challenge
Aired 6 March 2011 • 60 min
Team challenge: In addition to the standard skate, the celebrity skaters split into two teams captained by the two most consistent skaters, Sam and Laura, with every member of the winning team's points being doubled.[13] The teams were Laura and Colin, Jeff and Isabelle and Denise and Matt and they took on Sam and Brianne, Chloe and Michael and Johnson and Jodeyne. The judges eventually crowned Laura's team victorious (Jason & Emma for Team Laura to Robin for Team Sam)
18. Week 7 - Team challenge (Skate Off)
Aired 6 March 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off 5 Left After Tonight
19. Week 8 - Props
Aired 13 March 2011 • 60 min
Required element: Skating with a prop Special musical guest: The Overtones – "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" and "Gambling Man". All of the songs skated to by the celebrities and their partners were performed by the musical guest.
20. Week 8 - Props (Skate Off)
Aired 13 March 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off 4 Left After Tonight
21. Week 9 - The Semi Final
Aired 20 March 2011 • 60 min
SEMI-FINALS Required element: Each celebrity performed a solo piece in addition to the routine skated with their professional partner.
22. Week 9 - The Semi Final (Skate Off)
Aired 20 March 2011 • 60 min
Skate Off The Finalist Are Left After Tonight
23. Week 10 - The Final
Aired 27 March 2011 • 60 min
Required Element: Each couple performed a Showcase routine along with their favourite routine of the series. One couple were eliminated and the final two couples performed "The Bolero"