[5] Former judge Karen Barber returned as head coach,[6] a role that she had last held in 2012.
[7] Jordan Banjo, who was a host in the backstage rink in 2018, was not able to return to the show due to scheduling conflicts;[8] series ten contestant Kem Cetinay joined the show in the role of digital host.
On 1 October 2018, Gemma Collins and Richard Blackwood were announced as the first two celebrities for series eleven.
[12] On 29 October, it was revealed that eight of the professional skaters from series ten would return: reigning champion Vanessa Bauer, Brianne Delcourt, Matt Evers, Hamish Gaman, Mark Hanretty, Sylvain Longchambon, Brandee Malto, and Alex Murphy.
Torvill & Dean performance: "You've Got a Friend in Me" — Michael Bublé Due to an injury, Ryan & Brandee did not compete on the live show.
Special musical guest: Olly Murs — "Excuses" Couples are listed in the order they performed.