Leaving Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire later that night, a triumphant Ray Quinn was still basking in his victory as he shared a tender kiss with his wife, West End actress Emma Stephens.
The 25-year-old singer sported a beaming grin while making an exit with Emma, who wore a striking red evening dress for a night of celebration with her husband.
To the victor, the spoils: Ray Quinn enjoys a tender kiss with his wife, West End actress Emma Stephens
His victory brought the final curtain down on Dancing On Ice following a successful eight year run on ITV – and the Liverpudlian was quick to offer his trophy to long-serving skater Maria, who has worked on the show since its launch in 2006.
Former X Factor contestant Ray was joined outside Elstree by a host of stars from the final series – amongst them fellow finalist Beth, who still carried the bouquet of flowers she was gifted after finishing third with skate partner Lucasz Rozycki.
We're off: Ray and Emma chat to an assistant as they prepare to leave on Sunday evening
Winning
smile: Ray was in understandably high spirits as he posed for photos
with Emma following his triumph on the ice earlier that night
Floral tribute: Third placed contestant Beth Tweddle leaves with a large bouquet of flowers
Co-host Philip Schofield, who struggled to contain his emotions as the show came to an end, was also spotted making an exit with wife Stephanie Lowe – and he was in high spirits as they left hand in hand, still sporting the same dapper suit he wore on the ice earlier that night.
Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter – the first contestant to be voted off the all-star final series – made a striking appearance outside Elstree thanks to her baby pink ombre hair as she headed towards the car-park with her suitcase.
Finalist Hayley was later spotted chatting to former contestant Joe Pasquale and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, whose leg remains in a plastic brace following an injury sustained on recent Channel 4 skiing show The Jump.
Hello you: Finalist Hayley Tammaddon greets former contestant Joe Pasquale
Looking good: Former Emmerdale star Hayley wore
an all-black ensemble following her final appearance on the ice on
Sunday evening
A warm embrace: Joe gets a hug from Hayley as
they chat with comedian Marcus Brigstoke, who is still on crutches after
sustaing an injury on Channel 4 show The Jump
Loving: Hayley Tammaddon and Marcus Brigstocjeke hare a kiss outside Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire
The actress, who finished second on the night, wore an all-black ensemble comprised of sleeveless mini-dress and on-trend ankle boots as she gave Joe a farewell hug before the group dispersed.
Show mentors Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean were also outside the studio following an emotional send-off, during which they were each gifted with framed mementos from the show, and they were joined by judges Ashley Roberts and Karen Barber.
Dancing On Ice officially ended on Sunday evening with what Jane, Chris and their judges described as the best bolero they’d seen during its eight-year run from winner Ray and 40-year-old Bulgarian Maria.
Arm in arm: Labour MP Oona King (L) and TV presenter Anthea Turner make their way out of the studio on Sunday evening
Your host for the evening: Philip Schofield, who
hosted the show for its full eight year run, leaves hand in hand with
wife Stephanie Lowe
Here they come: Christopher Dean, Jane Torvill,
Ashley Roberts and Karen Barber leave following an emotional send-off on
Sunday evening
The show was axed by ITV following a decline in viewing figures – a decision reinforced by disappointing results following the launch of the final series in January.
An average of 6.76 million tuned in to see the all-star first episode - a drop from the 7 million tuning in for the 2013 launch.
Close: Christopher and Jane are side by side after bidding farewell to the show
Let's talk: Jane chats with Gareth Gates while Matt Lapinskas and Brianne Delcourt idle close by
What a doll: Ashley Roberts (back to camera) chats with two pals outside the studio
We're off: Matt and Brianne leave the studio following Sunday's final
Hard to miss: Jorgie Porter, the first contestant to be voted off the show, sports a garish pink ombre hairstyle
Familiar face: Dr. Hilary Jones was amongst the departures on Sunday evening
Farewell: Matt and Brianne lead the way, closely followed by Joe Pasquale
Winning combination: Triumphant pairing Maria Filipov and Ray Quinn arrive at ITV Studios in London on Monday morning
Outstanding: Ray Quinn won plaudits after pulling out all the stops on the ice on Sunday night
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