Battle of the ice queens as Suzanne Shaw, Jorgie Porter and Hayley Tamaddon return for final all-star series of Dancing On Ice
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The new and final series of Dancing On Ice is set to be the toughest competition yet when it returns to screens in the new year.
After mentors Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean decided it was time to say goodbye to the hit ITV ice skating show, they decided to invite past winners and favourites for a special all-star finale.
Among those getting their skates on again are past winners Suzanne Shaw (Series 3), Hayley Tamaddon (Series 5) and Beth Tweddle (Series 8).
Setting temperatures rising: Dancing On Ice 2008 winner Suzanne Shaw will return to the ice again in 2014
Celebrity contestants from all past eight series will be teamed up with professionals once more to show off their ice skills in the bid to secure the title of ultimate ice king or queen.
Previous winners including Ray Quinn (Series 4), Kyran Bracken (Series 2) and Sam Attwater (Series 6) are all returning to the rink once again.
Series 7 runner-up, Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter will be hoping to better herself and win the title, as will Series 5 runner-up Gary Lucy.
Guess who's back? Series 5 winner Hayley Tammadon (left) and Series 7 runner-up Jorgie Porter
And some of those who clearly felt more at home off the ice than on will also be returning to entertain viewers with their wobbly moves.
Among the less successful ice dancers being a glutton for punishment is ex-EastEnders star Todd Carty and comedian Joe Pasquale.
Other famous faces returning are Series 1 Bonnie Langford and David Seaman and Series 3 Zarrah Abrahams and Gareth Gates.
The new series will see many of the contestants teamed up with different professionals as some have left the show, while others have partnered many of the returning celebrities.
One last hurrah: Mentors Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill will mark the 30th anniversary of their Olympics win with Bolero
Matt Evers won the show with Suzanne in 2008, but also partnered Jorgie and Bonnie.
Meanwhile, Daniel Whiston won with Hayley and Beth in 2010 and 2013 respectively - not forgetting the first series of Emmerdale actress Gaynor Faye.
Bulgarian professional Maria Fillipov won with Ray in 2009, but also skated with Gary and Gareth.
Returning alongside Torvill and Dean are presenters Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley, as well as the judging panel.
Phillip enthused: 'Viewers are in for an absolute treat this year. I'm over the moon we'll be welcoming back to the ice some of our very best skaters and characters from over the years.'
As well as saying farewell to the show, Torvill and Dean will also be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Olympic Bolero win.
Dancing On Ice returns to ITV1 in January 2014.
THE WOMEN
SUZANNE SHAW
Occupation: Singer/actress
Age: 32
Famous for: Ex-Hear'Say member, being dumped by Darren Day
DOI placing: Winner in Series 3
Paired with last time: Matt Evers
JORGIE PORTER
Occupation: Actress
Age: 25
Famous for: Playing Theresa McQueen in Hollyoaks
DOI placing: Second in Series 7
Paired with last time: Matt Evers
BETH TWEDDLE
Occupation: Gymnast
Age: 28
Famous for: Winning bronze at London Olympics 2012
DOI placing: Winner of Series 8
Paired with last time: Daniel Whiston
HAYLEY TAMADDON
Occupation: Actress
Age: 36
Famous for: Playing Delilah Dingle in Emmerdale
DOI placing: Winner in Series 5
Paired with last time: Daniel Whiston
BONNIE LANGFORD
Occupation: Singer/actress
Age: 49
Famous for: West End star and former Doctor Who assistant Mel Bush
DOI placing: Third in Series 1
Paired with last time: Matt Evers
ZARAAH ABRAHAMS
Occupation: Actress
Age: 26
Famous for: Playing Joanne in Coronation Street and Michaela in Waterloo Road
DOI placing:Third in Series 3
Paired with last time: Fred Palascak
THE MEN
RAY QUINN
Occupation: Singer/actor
Age: 25
Famous for: X Factor runner-up in 2006, playing Anthony Murray in Brookside
DOI placing: Winner in Series 4
Paired with last time: Maria Filippov
SAM ATTWATER
Occupation: Actor
Age: 27
Famous for: Playing Leon Small in EastEnders and spin-off E20
DOI placing: Winner in Series 6
Paired with last time: Brianne Delcourt
KYRAN BRACKEN
Occupation: Retired rugby union player
Age: 42
Famous for: Playing on the England national team for 10 years
DOI placing: Winner in Series 2
Paired with last time: Melanie Lambert
GARY LUCY
Occupation: Actor
Age: 32
Famous for: Starring in Hollyoaks, The Bill and EastEnders
DOI placing: Second In Series 5
Paired with last time: Maria Filippov
GARETH GATES
Occupation: Singer/actor
Age: 29
Famous for: Pop Idol runner-up, losing his virginity to Katie Price
DOI placing: Fourth in Series 3
Paired with last time: Maria Filippov
DAVID SEAMAN
Occupation: Retired footballer
Age: 50
Famous for: Being left-handed, but throwing the ball with his right hand
DOI placing: Fourth in Series 1
Paired with last time: Pam O'Connor
TODD CARTY
Occupation: Actor
Age: 50
Famous for: Playing Mark Fowler in EastEnders
DOI placing: Ninth in Series 4
Paired with last time: Susie Lipanova
JOE PASQUALE
Occupation: Comedian
Age: 52
Famous for: His high-pitched voice, winning I'm A Celebrity in 2004
DOI placing: Sixth in Series 8
Paired with last time: Vicky Ogden
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