Ryan Thomas sent Dancing On Ice viewers into a frenzy as he made a glitzy appearance on the show’s first episode of 2025.

The former Coronation Street star, who played Jason Grimshaw from 2000 to 2016, looked incredible as he danced around the rink in a sparkly ensemble.

A head of his impressive performance, Host Holly Willoughby let him hold the show’s impressive trophy for just a minute as the live audience were whipped into a frenzy.

The former Celebrity Big Brother then winner announced the £120,000 competition after he got back on the ice for a special mini-routine.

Appearing on the show, he said: ‘I’m so privileged and honoured to be brought back as a champion and soon everyone will forget about me and there will be a new champion!

‘I’ve got the record for most falls in a live performance, I fell twice and I still won so anything is possible.

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Ryan Thomas sent Dancing On Ice viewers into a frenzy as he made a glitzy appearance on the show’s first episode of 2025

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The former Coronation Street star, who played Jason Grimshaw from 2000 to 2016, looked incredible as he danced around the rink in a sparkly ensemble

‘The fact they’re getting on this ice and doing it live, they’re all winners tonight. It’s so difficult.’

And his return to the show sent ITV viewers into a frenzy as they flocked to social media to share their excitement.

One penned: ‘Ryan Thomas was brilliant last year #DancingOnIce

‘#DancingOnIce ryan yess! ’

‘Totally forgot Ryan Thomas won last year #dancingonice’

‘Good one Ryan. #DancingOnIce’

‘Weren’t expecting to see ryan thomas on my tv tonight! #dancingonice’

Ryan skated to victory and was crowned Dancing On Ice‘s 2024 winner alongside pro partner Amani Fancy during last year’s action packed live final.

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A head of his impressive performance, Host Holly Willoughby let him hold the show’s impressive trophy for just a minute as the live audience were whipped into a frenzy

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The former Celebrity Big Brother then winner announced the £120,000 competition after he got back on the ice for a special mini-routine

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And his return to the show sent ITV viewers into a frenzy as they flocked to social media to share their excitement

Ryan Thomas and Amani Fancy crowned winners of Dancing On Ice 2024

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He  beat Made In Chelsea‘s Miles Nazaire and partner Vanessa Bauer, after DJ Adele Roberts finished in third place and Olympian Greg Rutherford was forced to quit hours before the show due to injury.

Following his win an emotional Ryan choked back tears as he raised the trophy and and admitted he was speechless before paying tribute to his partner saying: ‘I’m just so happy for Amani!’.

Meanwhile the pro in floods of tears gushed, telling the actor: ‘I’m so proud of you, thank you for making this happen’.

Ryan then turned to the camera and sent his best wishes to missing fellow finalist: ‘ Greg, If you’re watching at home this trophy’s for you’.

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Ryan skated to victory and was crowned Dancing On Ice ‘s 2024 winner alongside pro partner Amani Fancy during last year’s action packed live final

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He beat Made In Chelsea ‘s Miles Nazaire and partner Vanessa Bauer, after DJ Adele Roberts finished in third place and Olympian Greg Rutherford was forced to quit hours before the show due to injury

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Following his win an emotional Ryan choked back tears as he raised the trophy and and admitted he was speechless before paying tribute to his partner saying: ‘I’m just so happy for Amani!’

Dancing on Ice finalist Ryan Thomas talks about pressures of show

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Meanwhile a disappointed Miles congratulated Ryan and Amani as pyrotechnics sparked and gold confetti fell from the ceiling.

Ryan’s fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh proudly watched from the audience and told hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern earlier in how how the actor deserved to win after working so hard.

The two finalists battled it out as they performed the iconic Bolero, which made famous by judges Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

An emotional Chris gushed over Miles and Vanessa’s interoperation’ of the famous routine and branded it wonderful, saying the reality star had ‘atoned’ for his fall on the ice earlier in the show. 

Meanwhile Ryan’s rendition was equally as impressive with Jayne complimenting his ‘seamless skating’.

While Chris told the former soap star: ‘Tonight is your night!’.

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

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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 

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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 

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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.’