09-03-2025
Dancing On Ice 2025 winner crowned
Coronation Street actor Sam Aston and his skating partner Molly Lanaghan have been crowned winners of Dancing On Ice 2025.
All three finalists were awarded full marks from the judges following their showcase routines, which had been choreographed by former Olympic figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
Dean said he was 'really proud' of Aston after he and Lanaghan impressed the judges with their first routine to The Pink Panther Theme.
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He was also praised following his performance of Torvill and Dean's famous Bolero routine, which won them a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in 1984.
Former footballer Anton Ferdinand and his skating partner Annette Dytrt were the first to perform on Sunday night and impressed the judges with their showcase number to Let's Go Crazy by Prince And The Revolution.
Despite receiving a perfect 40, the couple placed third with the former West Ham United defender telling Dytrt: 'I've thoroughly enjoyed this journey with you, Annette. So thank you very much.'
Ferdinand's brother, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, could be seen in the audience.
West Ham United had wished the former athlete luck in an Instagram post that said: 'Wishing good luck to Anton and his skating partner Annette in the Dancing On Ice final this evening.'
Wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan and her skating partner Mark Hanretty came second and also received praise from the judges during the final.
After her performance to Don't Rain On My Parade, a song from the musical Funny Girl, judge Oti Mabuse said: 'That really touched me. I thought the entire thing was absolutely beautiful.'
The show, presented by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern, is judged by a panel comprised of dancer and Diversity star Ashley Banjo, former Strictly Come Dancing professional Mabuse, and retired Olympic figure skaters Torvill and Dean.
Last year, soap star Ryan Thomas and his ice skating partner Amani Fancy were crowned the winners of series 16.
