Here's everything you need to know about the outspoken Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner
He has been on the show since it first began in 2006 (except in 2012) but Jason Gardiner is official returning to Dancing on Ice 2018.
How exciting.
A controversial judge is exactly what will spice up the show.
As he's back on the show we've rounded up everything you need to know about the outspoken Dancing on Ice judge.
Check out: All the previous Dancing on Ice winners...
Dancing On Ice Winners - Stacked
1 of 13Gaynor Faye - 2006
Emmerdale actress Gaynor Faye won the first ever series of Dancing On Ice alongside her professional ice skating partner Daniel Whiston, under the watchful eye of judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner and Karen Kresge.
2 of 13Kyran Bracken - 2007
Rugby player Kyran Bracken won the show - and the hearts of viewers - in the second series. Beating Clare Buckfield in the final showdown, Kyran won with his professional partner Melanie Lambert.
3 of 13Suzanne Shaw - 2008
Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw won the 2008 series with professional ice skater Matt Evers. Both of their final performances scored a perfect 30/30, which was the first time that had happened on the show, beating runner-up Chris Fountain.
4 of 13Ray Quinn - 2009 & 2014
X Factor star-turned-Broadway star Ray Quinn won the show in 2009 alongside his professional partner Maria Filippov. The couple beat journalist Donal MacIntyre and his partner Florentine Houdinière with their final performance. He also won the returners' series in 2014.
5 of 13Hayley Tamaddon - 2010
Corrie and_**_ Emmerdale actress Hayley won with second-time winner Daniel Whiston, beating Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy to the top spot. She also made it to the final of the returners' show in 2014, finishing second to Ray Quinn.
6 of 13Sam Attwater - 2011
EastEnders actor Sam Attwater won the coveted prize of first place in 2011 wth his partner Brianne Delcourt, beating TV presenter Laura Hamilton. The pair also returned for the 2014 series, but finished fourth.
7 of 13Matthew Wolfenden - 2012
Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden won the 2012 series with his professional ice skating partner Nina Ulanova, beating fellow soap star Jorgie Porter to the top. This was also the year that Louie Spence joined the judging panel, if you remember...
8 of 13Beth Tweddle - 2013
Olympic champion gymnast Beth Tweddle won the 2013 series alongside her partner Daniel Whiston in his THIRD win on the show. She beat EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas and his partner Brianne Delcourt, and came third in the 2014 returners' series with Łukasz Różycki.
9 of 13Jake Quickenden - 2018
Former The X Factor star Jake Quickenden was the clear winner for the revived series of Dancing On Ice in 2018, winning the show with his partner Vanessa Bauer.
10 of 13James Jordan - 2019
Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan swapped the ballroom for the ice in 2019, and he showed off his amazing moves alongside skating partner Alexandra Schauman. James beat Love Island star Wes Nelson and former X Factor contestant Saara Aalto in the final.
11 of 13Joe Swash - 2020
Perhaps the most surprising result in Dancing On Ice history! Joe Swash and his pro partner Alex Murphy were crowned the 2020 winners beating Diversity star Perri Kiely in the final.
12 of 13Sonny Jay - 2021
After the most chaotic series in Dancing On Ice history, which saw five celebs have to quit the show, Sonny Jay was crowned the winner ahead of Colin Jackson and Corrie actress Faye Brookes.
13 of 13Regan Gascoigne
Paul Gascoigne's son Regan Gascoigne was crowned the 2022 winner of Dancing On Ice, in perhaps the most competitive final in history! Regan and his pro partner Karina Manta were up against Brendan Cole and Kimberley Wyatt in the final.
Who is Jason Gardiner?
Jason is an Australian choreographer, singer and a theatre producer.
He is well known for being an outspoken judge (speaks his mind and doesn't hold back) on Dancing on Ice, Born to Shine and Stepping Out.
He was also a judge on the BBC show Strictly Dance Fever and he appeared on the Dancing on Ice show in Australia as a judge.
What is Jason Gardiner doing now?
As well as being a judge on television shows, Jason took part in Bear Grylls: Mission Survive and Battlechefs back in 2016.
How old is Jason Gardiner?
The Dancing on Ice judge is 46-years-old. He was born on June 11 1971.
How long has Jason Gardiner been on Dancing on Ice?
Jason has appeared on every single Dancing on Ice series expect from the series in 2012 where Robin Cousins, Louie Spence and Katarina Witt were the judges.
What has Jason Gardiner said about Dancing on Ice 2018?
Speaking on the revival of the show, the judge has said: "I am honest - I always call it as I see it but when they're good, I give them great praise and I think I help them to improve a lot.
"I'm not going in with preconceived ideas of how I'm going to be, you have to be there and assess it in that moment, it's only fair to the contestants to go in there being open."
He added: "Being a judge isn't necessarily who I am but it's a role I've got to do to get my point across."
During his first week on Dancing on Ice, Phillip Schofield had to defend BFF Holly Willloughby from Jason.
On the first live show, Jason slammed Stephanie Waring's first performance but things took a funny turn after Holly reminded him: "It’s week one though."
Jason then sassily said: "She’s got to improve, that’s what I’m giving her information for."
Having none of it, Phil said: "Don’t you snap at my girl! Don’t you snap at her!"
How can I follow Jason Gardiner on Twitter?
You can follow the Dancing on Ice judge on Twitter @officialJasonG.
Jason Gardiner's hair transplant
Back in 2011, the Dancing on Ice judge had a hair transplant which reportedly cost $35,000. At the time he tweeted: "I will have a second one in order to get back all the hair I lost. The medical technology these days is just remarkable!"
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