Dancing On Ice fans were left in shock on Tuesday after two professional skaters revealed they have quit the hit ITV show.
Ahead of the new series kicking off in January, Mark Hanretty, who joined the show in 2011, confirmed he will be leaving after the 2025 series, with Brendyn Hatfield also revealing this will be his sixth and final series.
Taking to Instagram Mark said he is ‘eager to soak up ever second’ of the latest competition before bowing out after competing in 12 series.
He wrote: ‘Hard to believe I’m embarking on my 12th series of Dancing on Ice.
‘I’m as excited as ever and so grateful for the chance to work on the greatest show on ice once again.
Dancing On Ice fans were left in shock on Tuesday after two professional skaters revealed they have quit the hit ITV show; pictured hosts Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby
Ahead of the new series kicking off in January, Mark Hanretty, who joined the show in 2011, confirmed he will be leaving after the 2025 series
However, Mark was not the only professional to be hanging up their skates as Brendyn Hatfield revealed this will be his sixth and final series
‘This will be my last year as a pro skater and I’m eager to soak up every second of it!’
Fans rushed to the comments to say they are ‘sad’ to see the professional skater leave and hoped he would ‘life the trophy one last time’.
‘I’m sad it’s your last series your my favourite pro skater; No you’re leaving! Must get you that win then!; It won’t be the same without you;
‘Nooo mark you cant leave one of my favourite male skaters wishing you lots of luck for the new series hope you can lift the trophy before you leave;
‘Awwww nooooo I can’t believe it’s your last season Mark! really keeping my fingers crossed you get a win this year ❄️⛸️ we adore you!!’ (sic).
Last year, Mark was partnered with BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts and came in third place.
Adele also penned: ‘Congratulations to one of the most wonderful human beings I know! I am so so happy for your partner. They’ve got the best teacher, kindest most loving spirit and rock solid support system they could wish for ❤️ xxx’
However, Mark was not the only professional to be hanging up their skates as Brendyn revealed this will be his sixth and final series.
Taking to Instagram Mark said he is ‘eager to soak up ever second’ of the latest competition before bowing out after competing in 12 series
Fans rushed to the comments to say they are ‘sad’ to see the professional skater leave and hoped he would ‘life the trophy one last time’
Last year, Mark was partnered with BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts and came in third place
Brendyn is in a relationship with S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens after the pair met when they were partnered for the 2022 series.
Last year he competed with comedian Lou Sanders.
Brendyn wrote: ‘Here we go! Excited to be back for my 6th and final season of Dancing On Ice. Let’s make this one the best one!’
ITV viewers were left ‘gutted’ once again by the news as they took to the comments to say they are ‘sad’ to see him leave.
‘Gutted it’s your final series but I’ll never stop supporting you, you are the best!!; Let’s make the last one the best!; So Glad your Back for another season but sad it’s your last’
Next seasons celebrities have already been revealed including Chelsee Healy, Dan Edgar, Chris Taylor and Michaela Strachan.
Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann is also set to take to the ice and recently admitted she ‘can’t see how she’s going to be live show ready’.
Speaking to MailOnline at the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday, the star lifted the lid on her worries about taking part in the ITV competition.
Brendyn wrote: ‘Here we go! Excited to be back for my 6th and final season of Dancing On Ice. Let’s make this one the best one!’
Brendyn is in a relationship with S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens after the pair met when they were partnered for the 2022 series
ITV viewers were left ‘gutted’ once again by the news as they took to the comments to say they are ‘sad’ to see him leave
Last year he competed with comedian Lou Sanders
Ferne said candidly: ‘Everyone has said to me “Oh can you ice skate?” and I’ve found it a really difficult question to answer. No I can’t ice skate, I’ve done the odd Winter Wonderland with Sunday.
‘I’m normally bending over a penguin trying to keep her up. I’m fit right, I like to work out, but this is a whole different ball game and it’s challenging.
‘I can ice skate now after my two weeks training are very much underway and it’s really fun and it’s great to learn a new skill.’
The reality TV star added: ‘It’s just challenging. I’ve been watching on YouTube and scrolling through the Dancing On Ice Instagram and I just want to focus day by day instead of looking because it throws me off.
‘In my mind, where I am now, I can’t see how I’m going to get to show live ready. It doesn’t compute.’
Ferne explained that she’s balancing parenting well as the training only takes up two hours per day, five days a week.
She commented: ‘Sunday’s in school you know, my mum has Finty so its quite a nice balance and I get to train at Chelmsford ice rink so it’s local.’
DANCING ON ICE 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
FERNE MCCANN
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: Reality TV star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited, it’s going to be a huge challenge but I’m excited for the glitz and glamour of the show.’
SIR STEVE REDRGAVE
AGE: 62
PROFESSION: Former Olympic rower
WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘It’s like going back to being an athlete again, I’ve been competing most of my life.’
CHARLIE BROOKS
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Soap star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve skated when I was a kid and with mulled wine at Christmas. Until I get on the ice I have no idea how I’m going to be. I’m not that strong.’
ANTON FERDINAND
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Footballer and pundit
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: Dancing On Ice will give me that focus but I’m also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts.’
CHRIS TAYLOR
Age: 34
PROFESSION: Reality star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I’ve not even started stretching yet, I need to.’
CHELSEE HEALEY
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m ready, I’m good to go, let’s go! I’ve got a bit of rhythm but skating on ice is completely different, I’m excited.
MOLLIE PEARCE
AGE: 22
PROFESSION: Reality TV star and model
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I’m ready for the challenge.’
SAM ASTON
AGE: 31
PROFESSION: Soap star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘Anyone at work who I’ve spoken to has done it have all kind of the same thing that it is a great experience and it is really hard, and it’s tiring and tough but it is brilliant as well.’
JOSH JONES
AGE: 31
PROFESSION: Comedian
WHAT DID THEY SAY? ‘I’ve not got any skating experience whatsoever, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good, I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren’t together now.’
MICHAELA STRACHAN
AGE: 58
PROFESSION: Television presenter
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘It’s going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on ice was 14 years ago, because I trained as a dancer, I’ve got a bit of balance, but I have no idea whether I’m going to be good.’
DAN EDGAR
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: TOWIE star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real.’
DAME SARAH STOREY
AGE: 46
PROFESSION: Paralympian
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport.’