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.
In October 2011, it was reported that Keith Chegwin was originally part of the line-up however withdrew due to injury. He would go on to compete in the following series. Chesney Hawkes was announced to be competing in the series, however was forced to withdraw after sustaining injuries, and was therefore replaced by Chico. 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.
The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger (), while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger ().
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Only half of the celebrities performed this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Only half of the celebrities performed this week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Theme: Movie Night
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
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.
Theme: Pop Week
Guest performers: One Direction â "What Makes You Beautiful"/"One Thing"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Theme: Valentine's Day
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Theme: Ultimate Skills Test<br>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.
Theme: Rock Week
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
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.
Theme: Prop Week at the Circus
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Required element: Solo challenge (Ultimate Skills Test)
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
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.
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