The sixth series of Dancing on Ice aired from 9 January to 27 March 2011, on ITV. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned as hosts, while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean returned as mentors. As part of a major revamp, the show moved from Elstree Studios to Shepperton Studios, where they unveiled a new set. It was the also the first series to be broadcast in HD.
Karen Barber, Emma Bunton, Robin Cousins, and Jason Gardiner returned, though Barber moved from the "Ice Panel" to head coach. Nicky Slater did not return as a judge and was not replaced. In another change, the judges gave scores out of 10.0 instead of 6.0, allowing for an overall total score of 30.0.
The line-up was revealed on 18 December 2010, and consisted of sixteen celebrities. The first two shows, on 9 and 16 January 2011, were billed as "qualifying" rounds, with eight couples skating in each, and two being eliminated each week. The remaining twelve couples progressed to the main competition, which started on 23 January.
A twist on 30 January saw the two celebrities with the lowest combined total of judges' scores and public votes compete in the skate-off as usual, but their fellow celebrities decided which team would stay in the competition instead of the judges.
On 6 March, the six remaining celebrities took part in the first ever team challenge. Following their standard performances, they were divided into two groups of three, with each group performing their own routine. The judges then decided which performance was best, and each celebrity on the winning team had their previous scores doubled. Two weeks later, on 20 March, the four remaining celebrities performed a solo routine following their standard performances.
The finale, on 27 March, was the first not to feature flying performances. Instead, the three remaining couples performed their own "showcase" routines, for which they were joined by four professional skaters. As before, one couple was eliminated before the final two couples performed the Boléro.
Former EastEnders actor Sam Attwater and Brianne Delcourt were announced as the winners.
Couples
Sixteen celebrities signed up to compete on the sixth season of Dancing on Ice. Four of the contestants were eliminated in the two opening shows before the competition began properly.
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
Qualifying round 1 (9 January) Only eight couples skated this week, with six going through to qualify for the competition. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Qualifying round 2 (16 January) Only eight couples skated this week, with six going through to qualify for the competition. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Week 1 (23 January) Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Judges' votes to save
Gardiner: Dominic & Alexandra
Bunton: Dominic & Alexandra
Cousins: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Dominic & Alexandra
Week 2 (30 January) Instead of the judges, the celebrities voted this week for which couple they wanted to save after the skate-off.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Contestants' votes to save
Madeley: Jeff & Isabelle
Beharry: Dominic & Alexandra
Katona: Jeff & Isabelle
Vanilla Ice: Jeff & Isabelle
Hamilton: Jeff & Isabelle
Metcalfe: Jeff & Isabelle
Welch: Dominic & Alexandra
Attwater: Jeff & Isabelle
Comedy Dave: Dominic & Alexandra
Week 3 (6 February) Theme: Las Vegas NightRequired element: Step combination – Ultimate Skills Test
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Judges' votes to save
Gardiner: Vanilla Ice & Katie
Cousins: Vanilla Ice & Katie
Bunton: Vanilla Ice & Katie
Week 4 (13 February) Theme: A Night at the TheatreRequired element: Jump – Ultimate Skills Test
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Judges' votes to save
Bunton: Kerry & Daniel
Cousins: Comedy Dave & Frankie
Gardiner: Kerry & Daniel
Week 5 (20 February) Required element: Step combination, jump & spin – Ultimate Skills Test
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Judges' votes to save
Bunton: Jeff & Isabelle
Cousins: Jeff & Isabelle
Gardiner: Jeff & Isabelle
Week 6 (27 February) Theme: International dances