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09-03-2025
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Anton Ferdinand awarded full marks from judges during Dancing On Ice final
Dancing On Ice finalist Anton Ferdinand and his skating partner Annette Dytrt have been awarded full marks from the judges following their showcase number to Let's Go Crazy by Prince And The Revolution. The former West Ham United defender, 40, is battling it out against soap star Sam Aston and Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan during Sunday's grand final. Judge Ashley Banjo said: 'I'm so proud of you, man, because what's always set you aside, for me, is your care, your commitment and the heart that you put in, not only to the performance, but into the process.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by West Ham United (@westham) Former Olympic figure skater Christopher Dean, who got up to give him a hug, said: 'His progress from master class to final has just been amazing. And this week, working with Anton and really getting to know him, it's been my pleasure.' Ferdinand's brother, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, could be seen in the audience. West Ham wished Ferdinand 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.' Last weekend, reality star Dan Edgar and his partner Vanessa James were sent home after a unanimous decision from the judges. The show, presented by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern, is judged by a panel comprised of dancer and Diversity star Banjo, former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, and retired Olympic figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Dean. Last year, soap star Ryan Thomas and his ice skating partner Amani Fancy were crowned the winners of series 16.
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09-03-2025
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Dancing On Ice finalists to battle it out in bid to be crowned winner
The finalists of Dancing On Ice will battle it out on Sunday in a bid to be crowned the winner of this year's series. The three remaining skaters are former footballer Anton Ferdinand, Coronation Street actor Sam Aston and wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan. Last weekend, reality star Dan Edgar and his partner Vanessa James were sent home after a unanimous decision from the judges. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dancing on Ice (@dancingonice) In the final Ferdinand, 40, and his skating partner Annette Dytrt will perform a showcase number to Let's Go Crazy by Prince And The Revolution, while soap star Aston, 31, and Molly Lanaghan will skate to The Pink Panther Theme. Springwatch presenter Strachan, 58, and her partner Mark Hanretty will skate to Don't Rain On My Parade, as performed by Barbra Streisand in the musical film Funny Girl. Ahead of Sunday's show, Strachan reflected on the experience and said in a post to Instagram: 'Can you believe it! Tomorrow is the @dancingonice Final! The last time I will get to skate with my truly wonderful ice skating partner @markhanretty 'Remember, the final is entirely down to the public vote! And you can vote from the beginning of the show.' She added: 'It's Mark's last year on DOI and he's been in the final 3 times but never got to skate the Bolero. I would absolutely love to change that for him.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michaela Strachan (@ The finalists revealed their showcase dances in a video shared to the Dancing On Ice Instagram page where they read out letters from their skating partners. Ferdinand became emotional when he read out his letter from Dytrt, which said: 'I will miss you and your lovely family.' 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 Oti Mabuse, and retired Olympic skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Last year, soap star Ryan Thomas and his ice skating partner Amani Fancy were crowned the winners of series 16. The final of Dancing On Ice will air at 6.30pm on ITV1.
