Dancing On Ice viewers all had the same complaint as the ITV series returned for a brand new series on Sunday.
The opening episode saw six couples take to rink as well as Holly Willoughby making her return to TV, almost three months after an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her, with Stephen Mulhern making his debut as co-host after replacing scandal plagued Phillip Schofield.
But fans couldn’t help but slam the number of commercial breaks during the 90-minute premiere with one claiming there was ‘more adverts than skating’.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, a viewer wrote: ‘Dancing on Ice? They should have called it Dancing between adverts’.
While a second said: ‘The one thing I hate about DOI…. adverts after every perfomance, just to eat up time’.
Dancing On Ice viewers all had the same complaint as the ITV series returned for a brand new series on Sunday (hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern pictured)
The opening episode saw six couples take to rink as well as Holly Willoughby making her return to TV, almost three months after she learned of an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her (S Club’s Hannah Spearritt and pro partner Andy Buchanan pictured)
But fans couldn’t help but slam the number of commercial breaks during the 90 minute opening episode with one claiming there was ‘more averts than skating’ (special guest Josie Gibson pictured)
And: ‘All there adverts are getting in the way of Dancing On Ice’.
Another bemoaned: ‘Oh ffs more adverts’.
With another writing: ‘Too many adverts as usual’.
While a sixth branded the show ‘ Adverts on Ice’.
Someone else cheekily said: I love a bit of Dancing On Ice between the adverts’.
And: ‘Quite enjoying these adverts. Only let down by the short intervals of someone on skates’.
Holly dazzled in a silver strappy dress, welcomed her new co-host Stephen and opened the star-studded launch show saying: ‘We are off!’, before asking fans to give her new co-host a warm reception.
She added: ‘And also can we just say a huge welcome to Stephen Mulhern!’
But fans couldn’t help but slam the number of commercial breaks during the 90 minute premiere with one claiming there was ‘more adverts than skating’ (Amber Davies and pro partner Simon Seneca)
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter , a viewer wrote: ‘Dancing on Ice? They should have called it Dancing between adverts’
Boxer Ricky Hatton and his professional partner Robin Johnstone were later announced to be the first couple facing the dreaded skate off, which will take place next week.
He received just 12.5 points from judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse, leaving them placed at bottom of the leaderboard.
Dressed in a boxing outfit, Ricky wore knee pads as he referenced boxing moves on the ice and did press-ups to Rocky movie theme tune Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti with his skating partner Robin.
Judge Ashley branded his performance ‘iconic’, while adding he should be proud of the audience’s reaction.
Before taking to the ice, Ricky received a special message from fellow boxer Tyson Fury, wishing him good luck on the show.
Elsewhere Greg Rutherford and his professional partner Vanessa James, who scored 24.5 out of 40 for their routine to Don’t stop me now.
Boxer Ricky Hatton and his professional partner Robin Johnstone were later announced to be the first couple facing the dreaded skate off, which will take place nest week
He received just 12.5 points from judges Jayne Torvill , Christopher Dean , Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse , leaving them placed at bottom of the leaderboard
Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi was lifted into a helicopter move as she took to the rink for the first time.
Judge Oti praised her for a ‘beautiful sultry performance’ to You Don’t Own Me by Say Grace with French ice dancer Sylvain Longchambon.
However, Mabuse said Shahidi needed to put her shoulders down to help the look of her movements.
The audience booed as Shahidi and were awarded a total of 20 out of 40 points by the judges.
Amber Davies was next up on the ice and revealed her goal is to do better than her ex-boyfriend Kem Cetinay.
The Love Island star and pro skater Simon Proulx Sénécal bagged an impressive score of 25 after performing to Hold On To Now by Kylie Minogue.
Opening the star-studded launch show, Holly told ITV viewers: ‘We are off!’, before asking fans to give her new co-host a warm reception
Josie Gibson gave Holly and Stephen a gift from the I’m A Celebrity jungle – a vomit vanilla ice latte
Despite a nasty fall during training, she managed to impress the judges with her debut performance.
Jayne said: ‘I loved all the beautiful positions, I think that is the best spiral I’ve seen on the ice in a long time.’
Hannah Spearritt took to the ice with her professional partner Andy Buchanan, performing to Break Free by Ariane Grande.
The former S Club 7 star was given a total of 19.5 out of a possible 40 points by the judges.
Judge Jaye Torvill said: ‘Well done for doing such difficult lifts.’
She added: ‘We need to see more of the basic skating. It is improving but you could do more.’
Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas closed the show and bagged the top spot on the leaderboard with 26.5.
Oti told the actor: ‘Ryan Thomas I did not expect that. That was absolutely brilliant.’
Speaking after the performance, he said: ‘You just have to concentrate on getting the job, but we are really made up.’
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE 2024 CONTESTANTS
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Former pro boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink’
HANNAH SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing’
GREG RUTHERFORD
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Athlete
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I like a challenge and I needed a reason to go out and do stuff again and here we are. I want to perform something that’s never been done before, that’s my aim.’
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
AGE: 59
PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKI JUMPER
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!’
RICKY NORWOOD
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: EastEnders star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘It’s come at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals as yet, I’ve just had some physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’
RYAN THOMAS
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Corrie star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Everyone keeps asking me, “are you doing it?” I’ve told everyone!’
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AGE: 52
PROFESSION: ACTRESS
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am stepping into the unknown here. I don’t know how I will feel. But I am very excited.’
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I would definitely say that I’m an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them’
MILES NAZAIRE
AGE: 27
PROFESSION: REALITY STAR
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance but it’s usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’
LOU SANDERS
AGE: 37
PROFESSION: COMEDIAN
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells.’
ADELE ROBERTS
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ”bricking it on ice” for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away’
ROXY SHAHIDI
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: Emmerdale star
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t ice-skate. I haven’t really said anything to anyone but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’
