Dancing On Ice: 'When you're on at 7 but got an EasyJet flight to Malaga at 8': Viewers mercilessly mock the stars' vibrant suits on Twitter as they tease at their skating skills with group dance

By JULIA PRITCHARD FOR MAILONLINE

Published: | Updated:

Half of the line-up performed for the judges on Sunday night, while the remaining six celebrities simply teased at their skating skills with a playful group routine.

However, while next week's stars gave a first glimpse at their moves, it was their garish coloured suits that caught attention during the Dancing On Ice launch.

Fans immediately took to Twitter to mock the brightly-coloured tuxedos worn by the likes of Brooke Vincent, Donna Air and Alex Beresford - comparing them to both the Teletubbies, and the uniforms of airline EasyJet.

Scroll down for video 

Not impressed: Viewers mercilessly mocked the garish coloured suits worn by next week's competitors during Sunday night's Dancing On Ice launch 

Not impressed: Viewers mercilessly mocked the garish coloured suits worn by next week's competitors during Sunday night's Dancing On Ice launch 

Garish: Fans took to Twitter to mock the tuxedos worn by the likes of Brooke Vincent and Alex Beresford (above) - comparing them to the Teletubbies, and the uniforms of EasyJet

Garish: Fans took to Twitter to mock the tuxedos worn by the likes of Brooke Vincent and Alex Beresford (above) - comparing them to the Teletubbies, and the uniforms of EasyJet

The beloved ITV show returned to screens after four years on Sunday, with six celebrities performing for the judges for the first time.

While the remaining six celebrities will not be scored until next week, the second half of the 2017 line-up did join forces for a playful group dance to Elton John's I'm Still Standing.

Clad in brightly-coloured suits of varying colours, Donna Air, Brooke Vincent, Alex Beresford, Max Evans, Cheryl Baker and Lemar gave a first glimpse of their skating skills, as they sped around the rink together with their pro partners.

Here they come: First taste: The second half of the 2017 line-up, who will not be performing for the judges until next week, joined forces for a playful group dance to I'm Still Standing

Here they come: First taste: The second half of the 2017 line-up, who will not be performing for the judges until next week, joined forces for a playful group dance to I'm Still Standing

Let's do this: Clad in brightly-coloured suits of varying colours, Donna Air, Brooke Vincent, Alex Beresford, Max Evans, Cheryl Baker and Lemar gave a first glimpse of their skating skills

Let's do this: Clad in brightly-coloured suits of varying colours, Donna Air, Brooke Vincent, Alex Beresford, Max Evans, Cheryl Baker and Lemar gave a first glimpse of their skating skills

Debut: The celebrities appeared to be in very high spirits as they sped around the rink together with their pro partners

Debut: The celebrities appeared to be in very high spirits as they sped around the rink together with their pro partners

Big finish! After a highly energetic routine, the group finished the number by throwing themselves onto the floor with exhaustion - while pro Dan Whiston excitedly punched the air

Big finish! After a highly energetic routine, the group finished the number by throwing themselves onto the floor with exhaustion - while pro Dan Whiston excitedly punched the air

However, viewers were somewhat distracted during the performance by their incredibly vibrant outfits - which they proceeded to mock in their droves on Twitter.

Sharing a photo of weatherman Alex, dressed in a bold orange two-piece, one joked: 'When you’re on #DancingOnIce at 7 but got to work on an EasyJet flight to Malaga at 9.' 

Another compared Max Evans and Ale Izquierdo's purple looks to that worn by famously flamboyant Damian and goth Janis in 2004 cult flick Mean Girls.

A sight to behold: However, viewers were somewhat distracted during the performance by their incredibly vibrant outfits - which they proceeded to mock in their droves on Twitter

A sight to behold: However, viewers were somewhat distracted during the performance by their incredibly vibrant outfits - which they proceeded to mock in their droves on Twitter

There's a light and a whistle for attention: One joked: 'When you’re on #DancingOnIce at 7 but got to work on an EasyJet flight to Malaga at 9' beside a snap of Alex in his orange number

There's a light and a whistle for attention: One joked: 'When you’re on #DancingOnIce at 7 but got to work on an EasyJet flight to Malaga at 9' beside a snap of Alex in his orange number

Uncanny: Another compared Max Evans and Ale Izquierdo's purple looks to that worn by famously flamboyant Damian and goth Janis in 2004 cult flick Mean Girls

Uncanny: Another compared Max Evans and Ale Izquierdo's purple looks to that worn by famously flamboyant Damian and goth Janis in 2004 cult flick Mean Girls

Spot the difference: Other fans compared the outfits to that of Eurovision acts in years gone by

Spot the difference: Other fans compared the outfits to that of Eurovision acts in years gone by

A further viewer shared a snap of the dancers beside a screen grab from Eurovision, writing: 'Who wore it best, Iceland’s 2014 Eurovision entry or Dancing On Ice’s skaters?'

Other viewers were less forgiving with their critique - and branded the outfits 'awful' and 'childish' on the site.

One unimpressed fan wrote: 'Wtf are these god awful suits?' while another likened them to that of the famous BBC pre-school series by writing: 'What is with the Tellytubby suits??' 

What were they thinking? Other viewers branded the outfits 'awful' and 'childish' on the social media site

What were they thinking? Other viewers branded the outfits 'awful' and 'childish' on the social media site

Kids play: Many fans were less forgiving with their critique on the site, claiming the outfits were more suitable for toddlers

Kids play: Many fans were less forgiving with their critique on the site, claiming the outfits were more suitable for toddlers

Others agreed the looks were childish, adding: 'The colour of these suits, looks more like a childrens programme' and 'I've always loved brightly coloured suits. On toddlers.'

However, a number of other viewers proved to be fans of the co-ordinated looks, and even questioned where they could purchase one for themselves.

One viewer wrote: 'These suits will be more than famous than the celebs by the end of tonight!'

Where can I get one! However, a number of other viewers proved to be fans of the co-ordinated looks

Where can I get one! However, a number of other viewers proved to be fans of the co-ordinated looks

Bargain buy: Some viewers even questioned where they could purchase one for themselves

Bargain buy: Some viewers even questioned where they could purchase one for themselves

It's back: Dancing On Ice returned to screens on Sunday night after four years off air - with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returning as hosts (above) 

It's back: Dancing On Ice returned to screens on Sunday night after four years off air - with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returning as hosts (above) 

While others pleaded: 'Okay, where on earth can I buy one of those suits from?' and 'Loving the brightly coloured suits.......i so want one!!'

The colourful group dance introduced the second half of the 2017 line-up - who will perform their first routines on the show next weekend. 

After the routine, skating expert Jane Torvill tipped rugby star Max to success due to his confidence on the rink, while fellow judge Jason Gardiner admitted Bucks Fizz star Cheryl needed to get over her fear of the ice.

The contestant who receives the fewest public votes next weekend will fight to stay in the competition against Candice Brown, who was first to find herself the dreaded skate-off during the launch. 

First to go: The second half of the line-up will compete next weekend, with the losing pair going against Bake Off's Candice Brown and partner Matt Evers (above) in the Skate-Off

First to go: The second half of the line-up will compete next weekend, with the losing pair going against Bake Off's Candice Brown and partner Matt Evers (above) in the Skate-Off

TwitterDancing On Ice

Most watched News videos