Dancing On Ice 2023 final LATEST — Joey Essex, Nile Wilson & The Vivienne battle it out to be crowned champion tonight | The Sun
THE Dancing On Ice final is here, with the remaining contestants ready to battle to be crowned 2023 champion tonight.
Three celebs ended up in the Dancing On Ice skate-off last weekend, but all four judges chose to save Joey Essex, who soared into the final alongside Nile Wilson and The Vivienne.
Judges Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo, Christopher Dean and Jane Torvill will judge the celebs for the final time tonight, and will be joined by hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Bookmaker Coral makes Nile Wilson the long odds-on favourite at 1-5 to win the Dancing On Ice final on Sunday evening, while The Vivienne is second best in the betting at 6-1 and Joey Essex is 8-1 to spring an upset.
The show-stopping series finale kicks off tonight at 6.30pm on ITV1.
Read our Dancing On Ice Final live log below for the latest…
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Joey and Vanessa spotted sharing a kiss behind the scenes, source claims
A Dancing on Ice source has claimed the pair were spotted sharing a kiss behind the scenes of the show.
The backstage source told The Sun: “A number of people saw Joey and Vanessa kissing.
“We were all surprised because until now they’ve danced around what’s happening, you know lots of ‘he’s great’, ‘she’s great’, lunches and attending parties, to the point where I think everyone wondered if there was anything other than a flirty friendship there.
“But there was nothing friendly about these kisses, if you get what I mean.
“Good on them!”
- Joseph Gamp
How to watch Dancing On Ice 2023 outside the UK
The simplest way to watch Dancing On Ice is by purchasing a VPN.
VPNs – ‘virtual private networks’ – are downloadable online apps that essentially suggest you’re using a UK-based IP address (which is completely legal).
Follow these instructions, and you should be set up nicely for watching the Dancing On Ice 2023 on ITVX outside the UK:
- Download a VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN to whatever device you use for streaming TV.
- On that device, load the VPN and select a UK-based server.
- Head to ITVX, and search for Dancing On Ice.
- Press play… and enjoy!
ITVX is where you can watch both live and catch-up episodes of Dancing On Ice.
However, keep in mind if you watch any live UK television while you’re oversea, you need to have a valid UK TV license.
You can find out more about accessing geo-restricted content in our what is a VPN explainer.
We’ve also put a number of leading VPNs to the test – see how they perform in our best VPN service round-up.
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How to vote during the show
When a vote is open it will automatically appear on the website.
- You can cast a free vote by visiting itv.com/vote.
- Use a QR code is displayed in the show
- Mobile Short Dial Codes
You can find more information on how to vote here.
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What does the winner of Dancing on Ice get?
There is no cash prize for winning Dancing On Ice.
However, the winner does take home a HUGE trophy, which is awarded to them by hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
They also get the honour of saying they won the show.
Also, as often is the case, the winning celebrity lands TV deals after being crowned champion.
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Nile WIlson odds on to be crowned DOI champion
Leading bookmaker Coral makes Nile Wilson the long odds-on favourite at 1-5 to win the Dancing On Ice final on Sunday evening.
The Vivienne is second best in the betting at 6-1, while Joey Essex is 8-1 to spring an upset.
“Nile Wilson has been at the top our Dancing On Ice betting from very early in the series. He is one of the shortest priced favourites we have had for a final in the history of the show, so it will be a huge upset if he did not go on to lift the trophy," said Coral's John Hill.
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Who are the Dancing On Ice judges?
There are four judges ready to give their expertise on Dancing On Ice.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return for another year as head judges.
The pair won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games where they made history after receiving 12 perfect 6.0 scores watched by 24 million people in the UK.
They are joined by Strictly judge Oti Mabuse and dance troupe leader of Diversity, Ashley Banjo.
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Dancing On Ice winners list in full
Since 2006 a whole host of celebrities have competed to be crowned the Dancing on Ice champion.
Here’s a look those who have scooped the title over the years.
- 2006 – Gaynor Faye
- 2007 – Kyran Bracken
- 2008 – Suzanne Shaw
- 2009 – Ray Quinn
- 2010 – Hayley Tamaddon
- 2011 – Sam Attwater
- 2012 – Matthew Wolfenden
- 2013 – Beth Tweddle
- All Stars 2014 – Ray Quinn
- 2018 – Jake Quickenden
- 2019 – James Jordan
- 2020 – Joe Swash
- 2021 – Sonny Jay
- 2022 – Regan Gascoigne
What does the winner of Dancing on Ice get?
There is no cash prize for winning Dancing On Ice.
However, the winner does take home a HUGE trophy, which is awarded to them by hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
They also get the honour of saying they won the show.
Also, as often is the case, the winning celebrity lands TV deals after being crowned champion.
Matt Lapinskas admits that two judges aren’t as involved with the skaters
Speaking with the Daily Star, Matt Lapinskas said that Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill aren’t as much involved in preparations for the show.
The 2013 contestant said: “This is a little secret actually – you see a lot of Chris and Jayne teaching the couples the routine and everything but obviously Chris and Jayne are very busy.
“You see them on Monday when they give you your music and teach you a bit of routine and the rest of the week you’re off with other coaches and you don’t see the again until Sunday.
“So, even though it looks like they’re training you every day, you’re only with them for one day and you’re actually off and in your own hands. That’s why I said it’s really important to listen to the coaches.
“The other coaches work closely with Chris and Jayne but it’s more the coaches and your partner who get you through the week.”
- Joseph Gamp
Vanessa Bauer breaks down in tears on live TV over death of dad
Following the couple’s stunning skate last weekend, Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer were both very emotional.
The professional dancer was seen holding back tears as Joey dedicated his dance to her.
“Obviously, I did that for my mum but I also did that for Vanessa,” Joey told hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
“She has been a great support for me. This week has been really emotional and Vanessa lost her dad last year too.
“Hopefully anyone watching this skate tonight can look at it and smile, and yeah, there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
Appearing to be taken by surprise, Vanessa bit her lip and struggled to keep it together, putting her head on Joey’s shoulder.
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Who is still in the competition?
Each week it gets narrowed down.
The stars left in the competition are:
- Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer
- The Vivienne and Colin Grafton
- Nile Wilson and Olivia Smart
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