Does the Dancing on Ice winner receive a cash prize and what do the celebrities get for appearing on the hit ITV show?

The long-awaited return of hit ITV skating show Dancing On Ice returns on Sunday.

A number of big names, including Coronation Street’s Adam Thomas and Love Island’s Amber Davies, have laced up their skates in the hope of being crowned the new champions.

The pair are joined by S Club singer Hannah Spearritt, radio presenter and former Big Brother contestant Adele Roberts, actress and TV presenter Claire Sweeney, comedian Lou Sanders, Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire and ex EastEnders Ricky Norwood.

Boxer Ricky Hatton, Olympian Greg Rutherford and Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi will also skate on the ITV show.

But what do the star-studded contestants get when they appear on a hit skate show?

Each celebrity will receive compensation for appearing on the ITV show alongside their professional skating partners

Each celebrity will receive compensation for appearing on the ITV show alongside their professional skating partners.

During the nine-week series, the stars will hope to impress judges Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and viewers to stay in the competition.

However, ITV has previously confirmed that there will be no cash prize for the celebrity who wins Dancing On Ice.

But the skater will get a trophy to take home after being crowned the winner.

Holly Willoughby will make her big television return to present the new series alongside Deal or No Deal presenter Stephen Mulhern.

Stephen will replace Phillip Schofield, who left ITV last year after admitting on This Morning to an affair with a younger male former colleague.

Holly also left popular daytime show This Morning in October 2023 after 14 years on the bench.

The bottom line is that Eddie The Eagle could be the one to beat Edwards on Dancing On Ice this year as he is revealed to be a top contender ahead of the show’s launch date.

During the nine-week series, the stars will hope to impress judges (L-R) Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo and viewers to stay in the competition

ITV previously confirmed there will be no cash prize for the celebrity who wins Dancing On Ice, but the skater will receive a trophy (pictured by Nile Wilson and Olivia Smart in 2023)

It comes as Eddie The Eagle could be the one to beat Edwards on Dancing On Ice this year as he is revealed to be a top contender ahead of the show’s launch date

The British ski jumper, 59, who finished last at the 1988 Winter Olympics, has made a huge impression in rehearsals alongside professional skater Vicky Ogden.

A show insider told The Sun: ‘Eddie is keen to downplay his chances but he looks really good and could be this year’s player to beat.’

Eddie was brought in as a last-minute replacement after Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb broke his ankle in the first week of rehearsals and had to withdraw from the competition.

Eddie, whose real name is Michael Edwards, said he feels pressure to perform well on the ITV show but insisted his skiing experience is of no use on the ice rink.

He explained, “When I ski, I automatically put myself in a certain position. That position is not a good position for skating, that’s why I feel like I’m falling on my face.’

The Olympian was announced as a participant in the speed skating competition after Gogglebox star Stephen broke his ankle and had to withdraw.

The star had suffered a freak accident during training and would be on crutches for the next three months.

Dancing On Ice’s bad luck doesn’t end there as West End star Amber Davies, who will appear on the show, revealed earlier this month that she had torn a leg muscle.

DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS OF 2024

RICKY HATTON

AGE: 44

PROFESSION: Former professional boxer

WHAT DID HE SAY? “If I can control my nerves in the boxing ring, I should also be able to control my nerves on the ice rink.”

HANNA SPEARRITT

AGE: 42

PROFESSION: SINGER

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live a comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very attractive.’

GREG RUTHERFORD

AGE: 36

PROFESSION: Athlete

WHAT DID HE SAY? “I like a challenge and I needed a reason to start doing things again and here we are. I want to do something that has never been done before, that’s my goal.’

Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards

AGE: 59

PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKIUMPER

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’ll enjoy!’

RICKY NORWOOD

AGE: 40

PROFESSION: EastEnders star

WHAT DID HE SAY? “It comes at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals yet, I just had physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’

RIAN THOMAS

AGE: 39

PROFESSION: Corrie star

WHAT DID HE SAY? “Everyone keeps asking me, ‘Are you doing it?’ I 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’ll feel. But I’m very excited.’

AMBER DAVIES

AGE: 26

PROFESSION: WEST END STAR

WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I would definitely say I’m an adrenaline junkie, but I’m getting more nervous as I get older and I hope I can control them.”

MILES NAZAIRE

AGE: 27

PROFESSION: REALITY STAR

WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance, but usually it’s on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’

NICE SANDERS

AGE: 37

PROFESSION: COMEDIAN

WHAT DID SHE SAY? “I’m nervous about cracking my head open or just hitting 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 ‘putting it on ice’ for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there because most of the time I hide.”

ROXY SHAHIDI

AGE: 40

PROFESSION: Emmerdale star

WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t skate. I haven’t actually said anything to anyone, but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’