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Old 03-12-2011, 00:35
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http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press...s/default.html

Judging panel revealed for the new series of Dancing On Ice.

ITV has announced the new judging panel for the hit entertainment show Dancing On Ice 2012.

TV personality Louie Spence and twice Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt will be joining resident head judge Robin Cousins on the ice panel when the show returns in the New Year.

Head coach Karen Barber will be back to offer her expertise and support to the show’s celebrity skaters.
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Old 03-12-2011, 01:30
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So the three judges are Robin, Katarina Witt and Louie Spence. That means that unlike last year, most of the judges will be focusing on the skating side rather than the performance side. Which is just the way it should be.
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Old 03-12-2011, 01:37
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....Louie Spence? Good god.
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Old 03-12-2011, 01:58
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TV personality Louie Spence and twice Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt will be joining resident head judge Robin Cousins on the ice panel when the show returns in the New Year.
I look forward to seeing what is on the other channels.
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Old 03-12-2011, 02:24
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The DS article seems to suggest that Karen is back on the panel, althought the ITV press release doesn't read like that to me.

She's Head Coach.
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Old 03-12-2011, 04:24
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looking forward to seeing Witt and Cousins on the panel, it will be interesting for sure!
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Old 03-12-2011, 07:51
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it seems ITV don't want people to watch Dancing on Ice anymore...I can't think of any other reason why they'd hire that ****ing prick.
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Old 03-12-2011, 08:19
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That's one less viewer here. Can't stand Louie Spence. Shame, used to love Dancing On Ice.
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Old 03-12-2011, 08:22
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Well i quite like Louie - I thought Jason was getting far too big for his boots last year - and more offensive than ever.... I'm glad he's gone, and Louie can't be any more of a diva than Jason was.

Saw Katarina judging on Battle of the Blades - and she was good on that - and definitely better than La Bunton!
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Old 03-12-2011, 09:07
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I love three of the judges (Katarina, Karen, Robin). Thrilled to have three ice skaters compared to only one last year!
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Old 03-12-2011, 09:24
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The article on this site isn't right! Karen isn't on the panel, it's Robin, Katarina and Louie.

The press release is here:

http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press...s/default.html
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Old 03-12-2011, 10:27
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The article on this site isn't right! Karen isn't on the panel, it's Robin, Katarina and Louie.

The press release is here:

http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press...s/default.html
Aw, damn.
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Old 03-12-2011, 10:35
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it seems ITV don't want people to watch Dancing on Ice anymore...I can't think of any other reason why they'd hire that ****ing prick.

Touche! I couldn't watch him for 5mins.... Thank gawd for sky+
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Old 03-12-2011, 10:54
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Fantastic news! I think that the mix of 2 skating/1 dance expert is perfect, both sides need to be considered fully IMO, but the skating should come first and that wasn't happening in the last series. I don't know much about Katrina, but she obviously has a wealth of experience and she's replacing Emma Bunton.... need I say any more!?

As for Louie - granted he's not everyone's cup of tea, but I think some of you are underestimating his popularity. I think that ITV have done well to get someone so well known to judge on the show.
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Old 03-12-2011, 10:57
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I'm glad if Karen sticks to being head coach and isn''t on the panel. I'm pleased Bunton is gone, but another one worried about Louie. I'd rather they'd kept Jason, but shifted things so he was the only non-skating judge. ITV encouraged Jason to be the pantomime villain, so presumably they'll be wanting one of the newbies to take over that role.
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Old 03-12-2011, 11:06
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Louis will be a big draw for some people and IMO he is harmless and to be fair will make the panel more upbeat than mr misery Gardiner.
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Old 03-12-2011, 11:29
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I'm so excited! I've wanted them to get rid of Jason for ages and last year somebody suggested Louie as his replacement. I thought 'I love that idea, but it'll never happen'. It has! I think Louie will bring so much to the show and I cannot wait for it to start.
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Old 03-12-2011, 11:51
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I wish they'd gone back to 5 judges. Three just doesn't work in my opinion.
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Old 03-12-2011, 11:53
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Great, ITV..thanks for ruining DOI before its even started...Christine Bleakly..now Louie Spence..Erm..no..thanks ITV. ugh.
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Old 03-12-2011, 13:19
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I'm really impressed they got Katarina Witt. She's one of my favourite female skaters. Not only very technically competent but had lots of personality on the ice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB7ZJqGlVWI - Robin Hood routine (she was known for her unconventional costume choices)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-rMfIyX4rM - Infamous Carmen routine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reXbomkA_kQ - I really like this routine and there's some interesting stuff at the start of the vid
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Old 03-12-2011, 16:48
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Karen Barber should not be a judge when she teaches the skaters IMO and it should be Nicky Slater back but I suppose Dean got his tuppence in
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Old 03-12-2011, 17:36
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I'm glad Emma and Jason have gone. Jason was funny to a certain point but last year the judging seemed to become all about whether he and Karen were going to argue or not. I can't wait to see Kristina either I was a big fan back in her ice skating days
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Old 03-12-2011, 17:41
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Karen Barber should not be a judge when she teaches the skaters IMO and it should be Nicky Slater back but I suppose Dean got his tuppence in
Karen is not judging - she is back in her mentors role

The judges are

Robin Cousins
Katarina Witt
Louis Spence
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Old 03-12-2011, 18:24
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Well at least Jason and Emma Bunton aren't on the panel and that I'm pleased about as they both annoyed me last year.
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Old 03-12-2011, 18:31
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Louie Spence and Christine Bleakley are on my "Presenters I can't stand" list, so I will be giving it a miss this year.

I do think it was time for Jason to go though.
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