Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean make shock announcement over Dancing on Ice future

Jayne and Chris joined Dancing on Ice in 2006

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced their retirement from live skating performances on Dancing on Ice. The news comes as the iconic duo prepare for the forthcoming series of the ITV show.

The Olympic gold medallists, who captivated the nation with their unforgettable Bolero routine in 1984, revealed that this season will mark their final live skate. At 67 and 66 respectively, Jayne and Chris said it was time to step back from performing on the ice.

Chris shared: “This will be our last live skate – here on Dancing on Ice. We’re doing our last tour this year as well, so once we’ve finished our last skate on tour, we won’t be performing again. There are lots of endings.”

Decades of skating history

The pair’s illustrious careers have spanned over five decades, during which they won 16 gold medals at World, European, and British Figure Skating Championships. Their gold medal at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics remains a defining moment in British sporting history, with 24 million viewers tuning in to watch.

Although they are retiring from live performances, Jayne and Chris will continue as judges on the hit skating show. Alongside Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse, the duo will critique celebrity contestants as they compete for the Dancing on Ice trophy.