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.

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: • {{legend|gold|Winners}}

• {{legend|silver|Runners-up}}

• {{legend|tan|Third place}}

• {{legend|lightblue|Bottom two}}

• {{legend|lightgreen|Withdrew from competition}}

• {{legend|#f4c7b8|Eliminated}}
 * Notes

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
 * Keith & Olga: "O Fortuna" — Carl Orff
 * Pamela & Matt: "Sacrifice" — Sinéad O'Connor
 * 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
 * Lauren & Michael: "Rescue Me" — Fontella Bass
 * Anthea & Andy: "Lovin' You" — Minnie Riperton
 * 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 whom 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
 * Gareth & Robin: "Somebody to Love" — Queen
 * Oona & Mark: "Just the Two of Us" — Bill Withers
 * Judges' votes to save
 * Barber: Gareth & Robin
 * Roberts: Oona & Mark
 * Gardiner: Gareth & Robin
 * Cousins: Gareth & Robin

Week 4 (27 January)
Theme: School Disco Group performance: "Kidz" — Take That

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
 * Save Me skates
 * Anthea & Andy: "Feeling Good" — Michael Bublé
 * Keith & Olga: "Disturbia" — Rihanna
 * 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. Group performance: "Hot Right Now" — Rita Ora Torvill & Dean performance: "Better Together" — Jack Johnson

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
 * Save Me skates
 * Shayne & Maria: "Sweet Disposition" — The Temper Trap
 * Matt & Brianne: "Talking to the Moon" — Bruno Mars
 * Judges' votes to save
 * Barber: Matt & Brianne
 * Roberts: Matt & Brianne
 * Gardiner: Shayne & Maria
 * Cousins: Matt & Brianne

Week 6 (10 February)
Theme: Love Week Group performance: "Love Is in the Air" — John Paul Young


 * Save Me skates
 * Joe & Vicky: "I Started a Joke" — Robin Gibb
 * Keith & Olga: "One Day Like This" — Elbow
 * 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.
 * Team Matt (Matt & Brianne; Luke & Jenna; and Gareth & Robin): "U Can't Touch This" — MC Hammer
 * Team Beth (Beth & Dan; Samia & Sylvain; and Keith & Olga): "Gangnam Style" — Psy


 * Judges' votes for Team challenge
 * Barber: Team Matt
 * Roberts: Team Matt
 * Gardiner: Team Beth
 * Cousins: Team Matt
 * Save Me skates
 * Keith & Olga: "O Fortuna" — Carl Orff
 * Samia & Sylvain: "Should I Stay or Should I Go" — The Clash
 * Judges' votes to save
 * Barber: Samia & Sylvain
 * Roberts: Samia & Sylvain
 * Gardiner: Keith & Olga
 * Cousins: Samia & Sylvain

Week 8 (24 February)
Theme: Prop Week Group performance: "Galvanize" — The Chemical Brothers Torvill & Dean performance: "Accentuate the Positive" (performed by Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra & Rumer)


 * Save Me skates
 * Luke and Jenna: "Don't You Worry Child" — Swedish House Mafia
 * Samia and Sylvain: "Bailamos" — Enrique Iglesias
 * Judges' votes to save
 * Barber: Luke & Jenna
 * Roberts: Luke & Jenna
 * Gardiner: Luke & Jenna
 * Cousins: Luke & Jenna

Week 9: Semifinals (3 March)
Theme: Flying Group performance: "Titanium" — David Guetta, feat. Sia 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
 * Matt and Brianne: "Iris" — Goo Goo Dolls
 * Beth and Dan: "Live and Let Die" — Paul McCartney
 * Luke and Jenna: "Hometown Glory" — Adele

Week 10: Finale (10 March)
Torvill & Dean performance: "Boléro"

Ratings
Official ratings are taken from BARB.