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The fifteenth series of Dancing on Ice debuted on ITV on 15 January 2023. During the finale of the fourteenth series, it was announced that Dancing on Ice had been renewed for another series. The series was once again filmed in the purpose-built studio at Bovingdon Airfield. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as hosts. Ashley Banjo, Christopher Dean, Oti Mabuse, and Jayne Torvill also returned as judges. This series decreased the number of live shows to nine weeks instead of ten, and featured one fewer celebrity contestant than usual.

For the first time in the show's history, Torvill and Dean were unable to perform the Boléro, as Torvill had ruptured her bicep in training and required surgery.

Olympic artistic gymnast Nile Wilson and Olivia Smart were announced as the winners on 12 March 2023. Nile Wilson was also the first male skater to ever perform the dangerous manoeuvre "the headbanger," which one skater is picked up by their ankle and spun around by their partner.

This was the final series to be presented by Schofield, following his departure from ITV just over two months after the series concluded in the aftermath of revelations over his personal life.

Professional skaters

On 28 October 2022, the professional skaters returning from the previous series were announced as Matt Evers, Alexandra Schauman, Łukasz Różycki, Mark Hanretty, Vanessa Bauer, Brendyn Hatfield, and Tippy Packard, along with Colin Grafton who received a partner for the first time. Andy Buchanan, Robin Johnstone, Angela Egan, Joe Johnson, and reigning champion Karina Manta did not return. They were replaced by Sylvain Longchambon, who received a partner for the first time since the eleventh series, Klabera Komini, and Vicky Ogden, both of whom last appeared in the thirteenth series, as well as new skater Olivia Smart.

Couples

On 3 October 2022, Patsy Palmer was announced as the first celebrity to be participating in the series. More celebrities continued to be revealed throughout the week before the line-up was concluded on 11 October. Due to the series being a week shorter than usual, only eleven couples competed.

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in bold green with a dagger (†), while the lowest score each week is indicated in italicized red with a double-dagger (‡).

Color key:

Notes

1. This couple finished in first place.
2. ^ This couple was in the bottom two or three, but was not eliminated.
3. This couple finished in second place.
4. This couple finished in third place.
5. This couple was excused from competition and was granted a bye to the following week.
6. ^ This couple was eliminated.

Weekly scores

Week 1 (15 January)

Group performances:

• "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) (David Solomon Remix)" — Whitney Houston & David Solomon
• "Never Tear Us Apart" — Paloma Faith (performed by professional skaters)

Only half of the celebrities performed this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 2 (22 January)

Group performance: "Dancin' Fool" — Barry Manilow
Torvill & Dean performance: "Higher" — Michael Bublé

Only half of the celebrities performed this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates

• Ekin-Su & Brendyn: "No Tears Left to Cry" — Ariana Grande
• John & Alexandra: "Spirit in the Sky" — Doctor and the Medics

Judges' votes to save

• Banjo: Ekin-Su & Brendyn
• Dean: Ekin-Su & Brendyn
• Mabuse: Ekin-Su & Brendyn
• Torvill: Did not need to vote, but would have voted to save Ekin-Su & Brendyn

Week 3 (29 January)

Theme: Musicals

There was no skate-off this week. Instead, the couple with the lowest combined judges' score and public vote was eliminated. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 4 (5 February)

Theme: Dance
Guest performance: "Both Sides, Now" — Josh Groban, feat. Sara Bareilles (performed by Mark Hanretty & Olivia Smart)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates

• Ekin-Su & Brendyn: "No Tears Left to Cry" — Ariana Grande
• Patsy & Matt: "Never Forget You" — Noisettes

Judges' votes to save

• Banjo: Patsy & Matt
• Mabuse: Patsy & Matt
• Torvill: Patsy & Matt
• Dean: Did not need to vote, but would have voted to save Patsy & Matt

Week 5 (12 February)

Theme: Icons

Due to Siva Kaneswaran suffering from a chest infection, he & Klabera did not perform this week.

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates

• Patsy & Matt: "Never Forget You" — Noisettes
• Darren & Tippy: "Ain't Giving Up" — Craig David & Sigala

Judges' votes to save

• Banjo: Darren & Tippy
• Mabuse: Darren & Tippy
• Dean: Darren & Tippy
• Torvill: Did not need to vote, but would have voted to save Darren & Tippy

Week 6 (19 February)

Theme: Movies

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates

• Darren & Tippy: "Ain't Giving Up" — Craig David & Sigala
• Siva & Klabera: "Say You Won't Let Go" — James Arthur

Judges' votes to save

• Banjo: Siva & Klabera
• Mabuse: Siva & Klabera
• Torvill: Siva & Klabera
• Dean: Did not need to vote, but would have voted to save Siva & Klabera

Week 7 (26 February)

Theme: Prop week
Group performances: "I Hope I Get It" — from A Chorus Line & "Fame" — from Fame (performed by professional skaters)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates

• Carley & Mark: "Stop This Flame" — Celeste
• Siva & Klabera: "Say You Won't Let Go" — James Arthur

Judges' votes to save

• Banjo: Siva & Klabera
• Mabuse: Siva & Klabera
• Dean: Siva & Klabera
• Torvill: Did not need to vote, but would have voted to save Siva & Klabera

Week 8: Semifinals (5 March)

Theme: Solo skate
Group performances:

• "Music for a Sushi Restaurant" — Harry Styles (performed by professional skaters)
• "Live and Let Die" — Guns N' Roses (Solo Skate Battle)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates

• Mollie & Sylvain: "Keeping Your Head Up" — Birdy
• Siva & Klabera: "Three Times a Lady" — Commodores
• Joey & Vanessa: "Power Over Me" — Dermot Kennedy

Judges' votes to save

• Banjo: Joey & Vanessa
• Mabuse: Joey & Vanessa
• Torvill: Joey & Vanessa
• Dean: Did not need to vote, but would have voted to save Joey & Vanessa

Week 9: Finale (12 March)

Group performances:

• "Celestial" — Ed Sheeran (performed by professional skaters)
• "Survivor" — 2WEI, feat. Edda Hayes (Skate Battle)

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from BARB. Viewing figures are from 7 day data.

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External links

• Official website

• Dancing on Ice
• 2023 British television seasons