Ian was part of the original dancers line-up on the BBCs Strictly Come Dancing from the very first series in 2004; and later in 2019 he co hosted in the spin off show 'It Takes Two'. He went on to compete in seven series. Ian was partnered with the following celebrities: Athlete Denise Lewis with whom he finished runners-up in 2004 Presenter Zoe Ball, with whom he made the final in 2005, finishing in 3rd place Singer Mica Paris, with whom he was eliminated in the second week in 2006 Model Penny Lancaster-Stewart with whom he made the sixth week of the competition in 2007 Model Jodie Kidd, with whom he made the tenth week of the competition, finishing in sixth place in 2008 Athlete Jade Johnson, with whom he reached the ninth week of the competition before having to pull out due to an injury sustained by Jade in rehearsals in 2009 In 2010 when he partnered Michelle Williams whilst Brendan Cole was unable to do so
