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Dancing on Ice is having a professional skater shake up (Picture: ITV)

Mark Hanretty and Brendyn Hatfield have announced that the next series of Dancing On Ice will be their last as professional skaters.

The fan-favourite TV stars shared separate Instagram posts to confirm the 2025 edition of the ice-skating competition will mark their final bid to win the ITV show alongside a celebrity partner.

Mark is the longest-serving professional returning to the rink next year, having made his debut in 2011 alongside Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha.

‘Hard to believe I’m embarking on my 12th series of Dancing on Ice,’ he wrote.

‘I’m as excited as ever and so grateful for the chance to work on the greatest show on ice once again.

‘This will be my last year as a pro skater and I’m eager to soak up every second of it!

Brendyn Hatfield will be performing on his last and 12th season in 2025 (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Mark Hanretty is leaving after six years as a professional skater (Picture: Jeff Spicer/WireImage)

‘Good luck to all the team and here’s to a fantastic series!’

Brendyn, who is in a relationship with S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens after they performed on the show together in 2022, also confirmed the 17th series will be his last.

‘Excited to be back for my 6th and final season of Dancing On Ice. Let’s make this one the best one,’ he wrote.

Brendyn has placed third three times with partners Paralympian Libby Clegg, Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt and with broadcaster Adele Roberts.

His other partners have included actress Donna Air, broadcaster Saira Khan and reality TV star Billie Shepherd – who was forced to withdraw from the competition in 2021 after sustaining a head injury.

He has also been partnered with Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu, comedian Lou Sanders, newsreader Lucrezia Millarini and rapper Lady Leshurr, with whom he secured fourth place in 2021.

Brendyn is with Rachel Stevens after they were paired together in 2022 (Picture: Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/GC Images)

Earlier this month the full Dancing on Ice line-up was revealed, with Paraympian Dame Sarah Storey announcing the news she would be competing on live TV.

Elsewhere, the line up includes Hollyoaks actress Chelsee, 36, Towie star Dan Edgar, 34, and Barbie actor Chris Taylor, 34, who have all been confirmed.

TV favourite Michaela Strachan, 58, was also announced on morning show Lorraine, while other stars confirmed include Towie legend Ferne McCann, 34, followed by The Traitors star Mollie Pearce, 22, Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave, 62, Coronation Street star Sam Aston, 30, EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks, 43, footballer and pundit Anton Ferdinand and comedian Josh Jones, 31.

They will be hoping for a big win, following in the skates of Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas and pro skater Amani Fancy.

The exact air date is yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to return to TV in January, with Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern also thought to be returning to their hosting roles.

ITV has been contacted for comment.

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