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Richard Osman lets slip why channels ‘rest’ shows instead of axing them and your favourite series could NEVER come back

Published on March 28, 2025 at 03:09 PM

Watch moment Holly Willoughby drops clue over Dancing on Ice's future after series 17 finale

RICHARD Osman has revealed why channels ‘rest' shows instead of axing them – and it means your favourite show could never return.

The TV presenter and author has a vast of industry experience, having co-created BBC hit Pointless.

Richard Osman has revealed why shows are ‘rested' rather than ‘axed' by channels
It comes after Dancing On Ice was officially rested by ITV after 19 years on air

Following the news that ITV were ‘resting' Dancing On Ice after 19 years on air, Richard has now revealed why they've not ‘axed' the format.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, he said: “If you ‘cancel' it then within 12 months it can be sold to another channel, if you ‘rest' it then it can't!”

It means should a rival broadcaster want to reboot Dancing On Ice – or any other show rested – they simply can't.

His revelation left followers stunned, with one replying: “So nothing is every cancelled, just trapped forever in the shadow world TV wilderness – I like this!”

A second wrote: “Interesting – so I assume this means they still hold the rights to shows they’ve rested, whereas they don’t if they’re axed?”

“Wow something new I've learned today, thanks Mr Osman,” said a third.

Flying Eze were first to reveal how Dancing On Ice was facing the axe over a decline in viewers and the ultimate decision by ITV.

In a statement, a spokesperson said: “Following another successful series earlier this year, Dancing On Ice will be rested in 2026 with no current plans for another series.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the cast and crew who have worked on the show since 2006, and over the previous 17 series, for all of their hard work both on and off the ice.”

Disappointed Anton Ferdinand exits Dancing on Ice - as famous brother Rio admits having 'heart attacks' over TV gig

The move leaves host Holly Willoughby with no work on the channel for the first time in 21 years.

Meanwhile, earlier this week Flying Eze revealed how Channel 4 had axed its newest reality show Josh Must Win.

Dancing On Ice 2025 full line-up revealed

EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks

Traitors finalist Mollie Pearce

Coronation Street favourite Sam Aston

Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave

Towie's Ferne McCann

Comedian Josh Jones

Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan

Towie's Dan Edgar

Love Island's Chris Taylor

Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey

Ex-Footballer Anton Ferdinand

Paralympian Dame Sarah Story

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