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

The former Coronation Street star, 39, 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 Thomas was crowned Dancing On Ice ‘s 2024 winner alongside his pro partner Amani Fancy during Sunday’s action packed live final

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The former Coronation Street star, 39, 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!’

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!’.

After coming in third, host Holly told an emotional Adele: ‘You’ve been doing this with more challenges than most, but you have inspired so many in the stoma community’.

The DJ, who has recently recovered from bowel cancer and uses a Stoma bag, replied: ‘That’s our trophy for sure’ revealing how proud of proving disabled people can achieve their dreams.

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

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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’s fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh (R) proudly watched from the audience and told hosts Holly and Stephen earlier in how how the actor deserved to win after working so hard (pictured with Ryan’s brother Adam)

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Lucy sat with Ryan’s brothers Adam (L) and Scott (R)

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Ryan was absolutely astounded by the result as the studio audience broke into applause

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The former soap star proudly held his trophy high above his head

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They celebrated with the rest of the cast

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(L-R) with Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Stephen Mulhern,Amani Fancy, Ryan Thomas, Holly Willoughby, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean

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Meanwhile a disappointed Miles (pictured with pro partner Vanessa)  congratulated Ryan and Amani as pyrotechnics sparked and gold confetti fell from the ceiling

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The two finalists battled it out as they performed the iconic Bolero – made famous by Torvill and Dean at the 1984 Winter Olympics  (Ryan and Amani, left, Miles and Vanessa, right)

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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 during his previous routine

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

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After coming in third, host Holly told an emotional Adele: ‘You’ve been doing this with more challenges than most, but you have inspired so many in the stoma community’ (Adele pictured with partner Mark Hanretty)

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However viewers were shocked by the result, with fans insisting the result was a fix, after Mils progressed despite suffering a dramatic fall during his performance, while Adele scored a perfect 40

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Taking to Twitter fans insisted the result was a fix as they exclaimed that Adele was robbed

However viewers were shocked by the result, with fans insisting the result was a fix, after Mils progressed despite suffering a dramatic fall during his performance, while Adele scored a perfect 40.

Taking to Twitter fans insisted the result was a fix as they exclaimed that Adele was robbed.

One cried: ‘That has to be a FIX!!! Adele has been way more solid than Ryan & Miles throughout the series. Plus Miles fell tonight’.

A second wrote: ‘Adele was robbed. MILES FELL OVER! What is this?!?!’

A third simply penned: ‘Not fussed who wins now, turning off’.

A fourth astounded fan wrote: ‘Really SHOCKED that Adele not through to final on Dancing on Ice. Miles ( who I haven’t a clue who he is even now!!) is through instead!!!! RYAN HAS TO WIN FOR ME. He’s a lovely bloke AND he’s a NORTHERNER. Come on Ryan you can do it!!!!!’

Another commented: ‘Has to be fixed. Adele was far better than Miles’, while another exclaimed: ‘#DancingOnIce Really??? Miles should have been 3rd!’.

Greg spoken for the first time since withdrawing from the show after bookies’ called it the ‘closest final in history’ with the odds on who would win.

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The show opened with an incredible performance from the professionals before hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern explained the reason for Greg’s absence

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It was then revealed that judges (L-R) Ashley Banjo, Motsi Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s points would only be guidance during the final show, and everything relied on viewers votes

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Greg spoken for the first time since withdrawing from the show after bookies’ called it the ‘closest final in history’ with the odds on who would win

Yet Greg’s hopes of taking part were shattered after he sustained a ‘significant’ injury on the morning of rehearsals.

He has since reached out to the three remaining finalists in a video shared from his hospital bed, minutes before the show got underway.

‘Massive thank you for all the incredible messages,’ he said. ‘I’ve been inundated, I didn’t expect as many lovely messages as I’ve received, thank you so much.

‘But my message for the three incredible finalists is you’ll be skating shortly, have an incredible night guys.

‘I’ve loved every minute of this journey with you. I’m devastated I can’t be with you tonight but it’s goin to be incredible to see what you’re doing.

‘I’ve loved watching all your showcase develop. It’s going to be amazing.

The show opened with an incredible performance from the professionals before hosts Holly and Stephen explained the reason for Greg’s absence.

Holly said: ‘Now you may have noticed, that Greg and [pro partner] Vanessa [James] weren’t part of our opening. Unfortunately Greg injured himself during rehearsals and won’t compete’.

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Dancing On Ice head coach Karen Barber broke down in tears during Sunday night’s final after Greg Rutherford was forced to QUIT the show hours before the final due to a major injury

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After watching a highlight of his best bits Holly put a comforting arm around Karen’s shoulder’s as she uttered: ‘It’s sad’

Head coach Karen Barber was later overcome with emotion during when she discussed the olympian’s exit, as she gave an update to his condition as she struggled to contain her tears live on air.

Joined by the show’s creative Dan Whitston, he explained Greg had sustained an injury from a ‘really bad accident’ during training.

He told the audience, ‘We’re so sad to let him go but obviously we wish him all the best and he was just doing so well so it was so frustrating.’

Karen added: ‘From day one we both predicted they would be in the final. Both Olympians, when you get those together it could have easily been gold.’

After watching a highlight of his best bits Holly put a comforting arm around Karen’s shoulder’s as she uttered: ‘It’s sad’.

Holding her hand Stephen exclaimed: ‘Oh don’t get upset’ as Holly said: ‘It is a hard watch when you know what happened’.

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First up was Adele and her pro partner Mark Hanretty as they performed a Western themed routine to Beyonce’s hit Texas Hold Em

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Decked out in a sparkly cowboy ensemble, the former BBC DJ oozed confidence on the ice

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She performed a string of impressive flips while showcasing her skill on the ice

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The routine earned them a whopping  40 out of 40 points from the judges

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Ashley gushed saying how proud he was of Adele and loved ‘seeing how far she had come’ in the competition and outdid herself every week despite her lack of dance or perfomance experience

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Meanwhile Chris said it had been wonderful seeing the star, who has recently recovered from bowel cancer, ‘discover herself’ over her time on the show

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But despite the judges singing her praises, several fans spotted several mistakes Adele made during her routine

It was then revealed that judges Ashley Banjo, Motsi Mabuse, Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill‘s points would only be guidance during the final, and everything relied on viewers votes.

Phone lines opened and tall couples would take to the rink before the third placed was announced, leaving two to battle it out in the iconic Bolero.

First up was Adele and her pro partner Mark Hanretty as they performed a Western themed routine to Beyonce‘s hit Texas Hold Em.

Decked out in a sparkly cowboy ensemble, the former BBC DJ oozed confidence on the ice and performed impressive flips which earned a full 40 out of 40 from the judges.

Ashley gushed saying how proud he was of Adele and loved ‘seeing how far she had come’ in the competition and outdid herself every week despite her lack of dance or perfomance experience.

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Next up was Miles, who admitted he’d signed up to the show din a bid to prove he was ‘more than a Chelsea boy’,  who performed a gorgeously romantic routine with pro partner Vanessa Bauer inspired by greek mythology

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However the pressure appeared to get the better of him and he slipped during his routine, with the disappointed on his face obvious for all to see

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As he apologised profusely to his partner the judges each scored 9.5 out of a possible ten, which added up to a respectable 38

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An emotional Motsi admitted Mile’s mistake had left her ‘heartbroken’ before gushing over his ‘absolutely brilliant’ skating before and after the error

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While Ashley said: ‘I am gutted, I really wanted to give you the 10 you deserve’

Chris said it had been wonderful seeing the star, who has recently recovered from bowel cancer, ‘discover herself’ over her time on the show.

While Oti said: ‘It has been an honour to see your dream come true and to see you challenge yourself and you’ve turned up with a smile and for that I want to congratulate you.’

But despite the judges singing her praises, several fans spotted several mistakes Adele made during her routine.

Some were quick to point out she didn’t skate on her own and was ‘carried about for most of it’, and many others added she was ‘out of sync’ and seemed she ‘forgot her own routine’.

Viewers of the hit skating show also compared the broadcaster’s routine to other contestants Ryan and Miles – remarking Miles was penalised for stumbling despite pulling an ‘incredible routine’ and skating ‘a lot on his own’.

One said: ‘Adele made several mistakes, I don’t understand why they think they have to give 10’s coz it’s the final. You’re there to judge so do it. #DancingOnIce.’

Another agreed: ‘Adele looked like she forgot her routine at one point, didn’t skate on her own, carried about for most of it and scored a 40. Miles skates on his own, pulls an incredible routine, stumbles and gets 38 #DancingOnIce.’

‘Not a lot of actual skating there Adele. Carried for most of it, lifted for others and held for the rest. Very weak for a final and not worth a 40 #DancingOnIce,’ echoed a third.

Another user poked fun: ‘What hold does Adele have on the judges bcos that was not deserving of 40? Tf #dancingonice.’

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Third was former Corrie actor Ryan and his partner Amani Fancy as they took to the rink for a Game Of Thrones inspired performance

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Speaking in the VT, Amani said she felt like the final could see them finally bag a 10, and she was correct as all four judges gave them full marks seeing them skate away with 40 point

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Ryan effortlessly lifted Amani above his head

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Judge Holly said: ‘The audience are going wild, I’m actually getting goose bumps’.

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An impressed Ashley enthused: ‘That caught me a little of guard, you picked the right moment to peak!’ saying Ryan had shown he had ‘fire in his belly’

‘ITV are DESPERATE for Adele to win #DancingOnIce,’ penned another.

Next up was Miles, who admitted he’d signed up to the show din a bid to prove he was ‘more than a Chelsea boy’, who performed a gorgeously romantic routine with pro partner Vanessa inspired by greek mythology.

However the pressure appeared to get the better of him and he slipped during his routine, with the disappointed on his face obvious for all to see.

As he apologised profusely to his partner the judges each scored 9.5 out of a possible ten, which added up to a respectable 38.

An emotional Motsi admitted Mile’s mistake had left her ‘heartbroken’ before gushing over his ‘absolutely brilliant’ skating before and after the error.

Ashley added: ‘Miles I am gutted for you. I wanted to give you the 10 you deserve and how far you have come is worth a 10.

‘You have been incredible and that is life so chin up.’

‘You have skated this 50 times and it has never happened,’ said Chris. ‘It’s not how you fall it is how you get up.’

While Ashley said: ‘I am gutted, I really wanted to give you the 10 you deserve’.

And Jane commiserated:  ‘It was a fluke mistake, think about all the difficult was in there’.

Third was  Ryan and his partner Amani as they took to the rink for a Game Of Thrones inspired performance.

Speaking in the VT, Amani said she felt like the final could see them finally bag a 10, and she was correct as all four judges gave them full marks seeing them skate away with 40 points.

Judge Holly said: ‘The audience are going wild, I’m actually getting goose bumps’.

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After all three couples performed the former contestants all returned for one last dance (oxy Shahidi and Slyvain Longchambon pictured)

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However, despite joining her fellow celebs earlier in the show, S Club’s Hannah Spearritt (2nd left) did not perform, following reports she wouldn’t appear on the final in any capacity

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Amber Davies and Simon Senecal donned their Abba looks

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After all three couples performed the former contestants all returned for one last dance (L-R Claire Sweeney and Colin Grafton, Anette Dytrt and Ricky Norwood, Lou Sanders and Brendyn Hatfield )

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Eddie The Eagle made a dramatic return to the show

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Ricky Hatton took another tumble during his return

An impressed Ashley enthused: ‘That caught me a little of guard, you picked the right moment to peak!’ saying Ryan had shown he had ‘fire in his belly’.

While Jane gushed: ‘Thats the best you’ve skated it!’.

Motsi also said: ‘ I’ve never seen you skate so fast’ and was full of compliments over his progression, and joked about his early routines laughing: ‘You fell twice, remember that?’.

Holly went full glam for the final as she sparkled away in a silver sequin gown for Sunday’s show.

The former This Morning host, 43, showcased her incredible physique in the dress, which featured a plunging neckline.

However fans were worried the star was dangerously close to suffering a wardrobe malfunction, as they shared their opinion on the strange placement of her right strap.

While one strap was pulled straight, the second was off the shoulder, with many viewers urging Holly to pull it up correctly.

Taking to Twitter one pleaded: ‘Someone tell Holly Willoughby to pull her right strap up on her dress’.

A second exclaimed: ‘The strap on Holly’s dress is really annoying me already’ while a third agreed: ‘The straps on Holly’s dress are annoying me’.

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Holly verged dangerously close to a wardrobe malfunction as she wore a sparkly off the shoulder gown for the final

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Sharing their opinion on the strange placement of the presenter’s right strap, fans urged the star to ‘fix her straps’

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Viewers took to social media worried she may have an X-rated mishap

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Sharing a snap of herself all dolled up before the skating show finale, Holly was filled with excitement as she provided all the details on her look

Another asked: ‘Can someone sort Holly’s dress straps please.’ and another simply put: ‘Someone fix Holly’s dress’.

Another frustrated viewer commented: ‘I know it’s meant to be like that but I really wish Holly would pull her dress strap up’.

Another wrote: ‘I’m sorry but Holly’s dress is just annoying me – it looks like it’s slipped off her shoulder’.

However not all fans agreed, as they gushed: ‘Absolutely stunning! Started with a bang and finished with a bang. Very fitting for the final’.

After all three couples performed the former contestants all returned for one last dance with Amber Turner, Ricky Hatton, Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, Lou Sanders , Ricky Norwood and Roxy Shadhi taking to the rink.

However, despite joining her fellow celebs earlier in the show, S Club’s Hannah Spearritt did not perform, following reports she wouldn’t appear on the final in any capacity.

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Greg’s pro partner Vanessa James broke the news in an Instagram, writing: ‘Unfortunately Greg has sustained a significant injury this morning at rehearsals and won’t be able to perform tonight

The singer, 42, was left heartbroken when she became just the second person to be eliminated from the show and was said to have decided not to return for the finale, the Mail revealed.

With insider saying: ‘Naturally we’d love Hannah to be a part of Sunday’s final and skate alongside the other cast members of 2024 but as yet, have not received confirmation from Hannah or her reps that she will be taking part in the show,’

The show also played a tribute showing Greg’s highlights from the series with the Olympian revealing Dancing On Ice had been one of the highlights of his life.

His pro partner Vanessa James broke the news in an Instagram ahead of the live show, writing: ‘Unfortunately Greg has sustained a significant injury this morning at rehearsals and won’t be able to perform tonight.

‘We are on our way to the hospital for Greg to get examined further and receive the treatment he needs.’

An ITV spokesperson added in a statement to MailOnline: ‘Sadly Olympian Greg Rutherford MBE has had to withdraw from Dancing On Ice after sustaining an injury whilst in rehearsals for the final episode of the current series.

‘Greg and Vanessa have been such a popular couple this series and have performed some truly memorable routines.

‘We will be helping to support Greg and wish him well with his recovery. We also want to thank him for being such a treasured member of the Dancing on Ice family.’