THE ice dancers put absolutely everything into their performance in a rip-roaring extravaganza by the TV stars on tour in Nottingham.

And although there was only one real slip-up, the judges were predictably harsh, reminding us that they see the same routines night after night – and judge them according to improvement or worsening of their ice dancing.

Cheeky Andi Peters was our host, and got proceedings under way for what was a slightly subdued audience by this show's standards.

Perhaps they've seen it all before. Indeed, Gaynor Faye, Chris Fountain, Ray Quinn and Clare Buckfield were competitors who had all previously graced the famous Nottingham ice in at least one previous tour.

They were joined by newcomers Mikey Graham, Hayley Tamaddon, Emily Atack and Gary Lucy.

And of course we had the wonderful T&D. We love 'em. Flashbulbs popping every time they set foot on the ice, and their eye-watering new Bolero routine saw our golden couple suspended from the rafters by purple silks. A standing ovation no less.

Of course, it was all a bit of fun and no reputations were made or lost. It was clear on the night, however, that some were having more fun than others. Gaynor and Clare looked as though they were really enjoying themselves. Hayley seemed the most desperate to do well, while Chris was clearly way out in front on the night, and not only won the judges' vote but carried off the trophy in the Bolero dance-off.

The first half of the show was the bit where the audience helped with the judging, having the chance to text their favourite after watching and hearing what the judges had to say. The panel comprised former Olympians Karen Barber and Nicky Slater, 2007 TV series winner Kyran Bracken, actor Christopher Biggins and Post columnist and writer Erik Petersen.

Patrick Astill