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Dancing on Ice series 8

The eighth series of Dancing on Ice aired from on 6 January to 10 March 2013, on ITV. Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley returned as hosts, with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean serving as mentors. The series was judged by Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Ashley Roberts, and Jason Gardiner. Gardiner had departed after series 6 in 2011, but returned to replace Louie Spence, while Ashley Roberts joined the Ice Panel as Katarina Witt's replacement. Barber rejoined the Ice Panel after serving as head coach in series 6 and series 7.

Gymnast Beth Tweddle and her partner Daniel Whiston won the series on 10 March 2013, with Matt Lapinskas and Brianne Delcourt finishing as runners-up, and boxer Luke Campbell and Jenna Smith placing 3rd. As of 2026, Tweddle is the latest female celebrity to win the show, as no female celebrity has won since the show's revival in 2018.

Couples

The line-up was officially announced on 18 December 2012.

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger (), while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger ().

Color key:

Notes

Weekly scores

Week 1 (6 January)

Group performance: "Spectrum (Say My Name)" — Florence and the Machine

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

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Keith & Olga
  • Roberts: Keith & Olga
  • Gardiner: Keith & Olga
  • Cousins: Keith & Olga

Week 2 (13 January)

Group performance: "All About Tonight" — Pixie Lott

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

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Anthea & Andy
  • Roberts: Anthea & Andy
  • Gardiner: Anthea & Andy
  • Cousins: Anthea & Andy

Week 3 (20 January)

Group performance: "Standing in the Way of Control" — The Gossip

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 five couples. Dueling pairs are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Gareth & Robin
  • Roberts: Oona & Mark
  • Gardiner: Gareth & Robin
  • Cousins: Gareth & Robin

Week 4 (27 January)

Theme: School Disco<br>Group performance: "Kidz" — Take That

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Keith & Olga
  • Roberts: Anthea & Andy
  • Gardiner: Keith & Olga
  • Cousins: Keith & Olga

Week 5 (3 February)

Theme: The Leveller — Each celebrity was required to perform a 30-second solo skate in their routine.<br>Group performance: "Hot Right Now" — Rita Ora<br>Torvill & Dean performance: "Better Together" — Jack Johnson

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Matt & Brianne
  • Roberts: Matt & Brianne
  • Gardiner: Shayne & Maria
  • Cousins: Matt & Brianne

Week 6 (10 February)

Theme: Love Week<br>Group performance: "Love Is in the Air" — John Paul Young

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Keith & Olga
  • Roberts: Keith & Olga
  • Gardiner: Keith & Olga
  • Cousins: Keith & Olga

Week 7 (17 February)

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.

Judges' votes for Team challenge
  • Barber: Team Matt
  • Roberts: Team Matt
  • Gardiner: Team Beth
  • Cousins: Team Matt
Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Samia & Sylvain
  • Roberts: Samia & Sylvain
  • Gardiner: Keith & Olga
  • Cousins: Samia & Sylvain

Week 8 (24 February)

Theme: Prop Week<br>Group performance: "Galvanize" — The Chemical Brothers<br>Torvill & Dean performance: "Accentuate the Positive" (performed by Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra & Rumer)

Save Me skates
Judges' votes to save
  • Barber: Luke & Jenna
  • Roberts: Luke & Jenna
  • Gardiner: Luke & Jenna
  • Cousins: Luke & Jenna

Week 9: Semifinals (3 March)

Theme: Flying<br>Group performance: "Titanium" — David Guetta, feat. Sia<br>Torvill & Dean performance: "Never Tear Us Apart"

Gareth Thomas was forced to withdraw from the competition after his first performance for medical reasons. As a result, the other three couples automatically advanced to the finals, although they did perform their skate-off routines in exhibition.

Save Me skates

Week 10: Finale (10 March)

Torvill & Dean performance: "Boléro"

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from BARB.

References

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