Dancing On Ice may not have a curse quite like Strictly Come Dancing but that doesn't mean it hasn't had its fair share of relationships form on the rink.
The hit ITV dance series has laid the foundations for many couples who have found themselves falling head over heels – and not just on the ice.
Over the years the intensive training schedule coupled with intimate routines has sparked several connections that have blossomed into wonderful relationships long after the show has ended.
With success stories including everything from marriage to babies, the Dancing On Ice matchmaking service is clearly a well-oiled machine.
Kevin Kilbane and Brianne Delcourt
Former footballer Kevin was paired up with Canadian skater Brianne Delcourt for the 2020 series of the show. By January they had announced they were dating and just a few weeks later they got engaged.
Kevin moved in with Brianne and her daughter after just three months and they were married before 2020 was over.
In February 2021 they welcomed their first baby daughter, Olivia Mae and by November they announced that they already had another baby on the way.
Samia Ghadie and Sylvain Longchambon
Coronation Street star Samia took part in the 2013 series and while she was there fell head over heels in love with French skater Sylvain Longchambon.
In 2015 the duo announced that they were engaged, just months after they also revealed that they were expecting their first baby together.
In 2016 they tied the knot in a sweet ceremony at a grand property near their home in Cheshire, with Samia's fellow soap stars all joining the day.
Jennifer Metcalfe and Sylvain Longchambon
Samia wasn't the first soap actress to catch Sylvain's eye – he met Jennifer during her stint on the show and the pair ended up dating for two years.
However, they split on Christmas in 2012, with reports claiming he told her that he had feelings for his new partner Samia.
Their two year romance came to an abrupt end as she reportedly kicked him out, but Jennifer has found love elsewhere and is dating Chris Eagles.
David Seaman and Frankie Poultney
In 2008 former England goalkeeper David took to the ice alongside Frankie Poultney and their chemistry was undeniable.
He proposed in 2013 and they got married in 2015 and have lived happily ever after ever since.
Speaking on their connection in a historic chat with The Sun, David said: "The attraction was there straight away, as obviously it needs to be – and that attraction is still there right now."
Christopher Dean and Karen Barber
Judge Christopher and coach Karen have got in the spirit of things and joined in the love fest.
Chris split from his ex-wife Jill Trenary in 2010, and began dating Karen in 2011 in secret but soon confirmed their romance after they were spotted kissing in public.
The duo had been friends for 30 years before deciding to take the plunge, and they've been inseparable in the years that followed.
Brianne Delcourt and Matt Lapinskas
Brianne may have settled down with Kevin Kilbane now, but she had a few brief dalliances with other contestants before she found her true love, including Sam Attwater and Danny Young.
She was an item with Matt Lapinskas in 2014 but they split when he allegedly cheated on her with two other women.
Matt was previously dating Shona McGarty when he first started on the show, but their romance soon came to an abrupt end.
In 2019 Brianne was paired with Kevin Kilbane, and the rest was history – with the duo ultimately getting married the same year and have had two children together.
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