DAME SARAH STOREY FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM DANCING ON ICE 2025

Dancing on Ice, created and produced by Lifted Entertainment, returns to ITV1 and ITVX in 2025 with a new cast. Twelve celebrities prepare to embark on the ultimate challenge as they take to the ice each week, skating live in a bid to impress both the panel and viewers at home. 

Back for a sparkling new series, the greatest show on ice promises more glitz, glamour and show stopping performances as the celebrities brave it all to learn this challenging new discipline. But who has what it takes to master the skill and steps to lift the trophy at the end of the series? 

Dame Sarah Storey has been forced to withdraw from the 2025 series. Writing on Instagram, the Paralympian said: "Absolutely gutted to have my Dancing on Ice training interrupted in this way - just as my first routine with @slongchambon was really coming together!

"An awkward stumble and fall with my left foot stuck on the ice sadly led to me fracturing my left ankle. I’m so fortunate that both Sylvain and Coach @stephenpickavance were by my side and knew exactly what to do and that the medical backup for the show is truly world class. The Head of Medical @sharonmorrisonuk wasted no time in getting me to the very best surgeon so I’m already fixed and home with rehab underway!

"Whilst I can’t wear my left skating boot in time to take to the ice in January, I’m working with the team at ITV to come up with a plan for what’s next and I’ll always be the biggest cheerleader of the awesome group that is the Class of 2025 ⭐️

"In the meantime I’ll be fully focused on all the strength and mobility work I need to do to get back to full power and of course back to my bike ahead of next season! My career has seen so many ups and downs with injury and illness, plus returning after two babies, which means I’m well equipped for another comeback 💪🏻

"Thankfully the surgeon said I have strong bones so otherwise it could have been a lot worse. I’m so grateful to have had the chance to start learning to skate with the most awesome people (see pics 4-7). I couldn’t have asked for a better professional partner and coaching team around me.

"So for now my plans might be interrupted….. but you better believe there’s more news to come!"

CELEBRITY-PROFESSIONAL PAIRINGS

• Reality star Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield

• The Traitors star Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton

• Olympic Rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden

• Coronation Street's Sam Aston and Molly Lanaghan

• Actress Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford

• Actress Chelsee Healey and Andy Buchanan

• The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Edgar and Vanessa James

• Reality star Chris Taylor and Vanessa Bauer

• TV presenter Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty

• Footballer Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt

• Comedian Josh Jones and Tippy Packard (to be announced)

Dancing On Ice returns January 2025 on ITV1 and ITVX.