The BBC stood by the show after receiving complaints that a dance by Katya Jones and Nicola Adams was a ‘blatant projection of homosexuality’.
Three celebrities were absent as one new skater joined the show.
The TV star said she's the clumsiest of all the contestants.
Matt Evers revealed Holly Willoughby teared up in the moment.
The Steps singer made TV history when he performed the first same-sex skate on the ITV show with his professional parter Matt Evers.
The show's first same sex partnership have got big plans for their future dances.
Sunday's premiere saw Matt Evers and Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins take to the rink together.
The TV presenter said the move was 'groundbreaking'.
The 'Towie' star’s appearance on last year’s 'Dancing On Ice' was surrounded by controversy.
The TV star said he had been 'so happy' about signing up for the competition.
The latest series of Dancing On Ice, which airs next month, is making television history by featuring the first same sex couple as Ian Watkins, also known as H from Steps, is paired with professional skater Matt Evers. It’s a momentous TV moment and one that also reduced Matt to tears. Speaking on White Wine Question Time, the pro skater said he burst into tears when ITV execs asked him to be part of the couple.
Matt Evers is skating with Ian 'H' Watkins.
The pop singer said he wanted to perform to a love song with professional skater Matt Evers.
Steps singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins and professional skater Matt Evers will reportedly perform on the ice together as a pair.
The bosses of Dancing On Ice have sent Gemma Collins off to get pampered while her fellow contestants slog it out training for this week's show.
Piers Morgan ardently defended the feisty TOWIE star.
The 'Loose Women' star was unimpressed by The GC's behaviour in 'Dancing on Ice'.
Collins also says she fears her teeth will fall out.
Collins statements come days after Holly Willoughby deemed her 'diva' behaviour as unprofessional.