The Jump (series 3)


The Jump returned for a third series on 31 January 2016. It is once again hosted by Davina McCall live from Austria and it was broadcast weekly instead of its usual nightly format. This was reported to be the last in the series of The Jump due to low ratings, however Channel 4 later denied these rumours as being "categorically untrue".

Contestants

The twelve celebrities taking part were revealed on 16 January 2016. On 4 February, Tina Hobley was forced to withdraw from the competition after dislocating her elbow while training for the ski jump. She was replaced by Tom Parker. On 7 February, Rebecca Adlington was forced to withdraw from the competition and was replaced by series 2 contestant Heather Mills. Also on 7 February, Beth Tweddle withdrew from the series after injuring her back after colliding with a barrier. On 9 February, Mark-Francis Vandelli withdrew from the show after fracturing his ankle during training. They were replaced by Joe Swash and Ben Cohen. On 11 February, Linford Christie withdrew from the competition due to a hamstring injury and was replaced by previously eliminated competitor James Argent. On 13 February, Zara Holland left the series after producers said she was unable to cope with the competition.
CelebritiesKnown forStatus
Former EastEnders actressEliminated 1st
on 31 January 2016
Former Holby City actressWithdrew
on 4 February 2016
Former Olympic freestyle swimmerWithdrew
on 7 February 2016
Olympic artistic gymnastWithdrew
on 7 February 2016
Mark-Francis VandelliMade in Chelsea starWithdrew
on 9 February 2016
Former Olympic sprinterWithdrew
on 11 February 2016
James "Arg" ArgentThe Only Way Is Essex starEliminated 2nd
on 14 February 2016
Former EastEnders actor & television presenterEliminated 3rd
on 21 February 2016
Former Girls Aloud singer & actressWithdrew
on 26 February 2016
Businesswoman & animal rights campaignerWithdrew
on 28 February 2016
Former Westlife singer & television presenterEliminated 4th
on 28 February 2016
SocialiteEliminated 5th
on 6 March 2016
Former EastEnders actor & singerEliminated 6th
on 6 March 2016
Tom ParkerThe Wanted singerThird place
on 6 March 2016
' actorRunner-up
on 6 March 2016
Former England rugby playerWinner
on 6 March 2016'''

Live shows

The series began on 31 January 2016 and will air weekly until 6 March 2016.

Results summary

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Episode details

Week 1 (31 January)

RaceCelebrityTime
Overall
leaderboard		Result
1Dean Cain45.929thBottom six
1Linford Christie45.827thSafe
2Brian McFadden49.4211thSafe
2ArgDNF12thBottom six
3Louisa Lytton45.715thBottom six
3Beth Tweddle44.871stSafe
4Sid Owen47.5310thBottom six
4Mark-Francis Vandelli44.982ndSafe
5Tina Hobley45.123rdSafe
5Tamara Beckwith45.674thBottom six
6Rebecca Adlington45.918thBottom six
6Sarah Harding45.766thSafe

;Live air jump details
OrderCelebrityHeight
Result
1Dean Cain9.35Safe
2Arg8.40Safe
3Louisa Lytton7.87Eliminated
4Rebecca Adlington8.85Safe
5Sid Owen9.43Safe
6Tamara Beckwith8.50Safe

Week 2 (7 February)

RaceCelebrityLeaderboardResult
1Dean Cain1stSafe
1Arg2ndIn Race 4
1Brian McFadden3rdBottom four
2Tom Parker1stSafe
2Mark-Francis Vandelli2ndIn Race 4
2Sid OwenDNFBottom four
3Tamara Beckwith1stSafe
3Sarah Harding2ndIn Race 4
4Sarah Harding1stSafe
4Arg2ndBottom four
4Mark-Francis VandelliDNFBottom four
5Tom Parker1stSafe
5Dean Cain2ndSafe
5Tamara Beckwith3rdSafe

;Live air jump details
OrderCelebrityHeight
Result
1Sid Owen9.04Safe
2Brian McFadden9.41Safe
3Arg8.60Eliminated
4Mark-Francis Vandelli9.09Safe

Week 3 (14 February)

RaceCelebrityOverall
leaderboard		Result
1Heather Mills1stSafe
1Tamara Beckwith2ndBottom six
2Dean Cain1stSafe
2Sid Owen2ndBottom six
3Sarah Harding1stSafe
3Arg2ndBottom six
4Tom Parker1stSafe
4Brian McFadden2ndBottom six
5Joe SwashDisqualifiedBottom six
5Ben CohenDisqualifiedBottom six
6Dean Cain1stSafe
6Heather Mills2ndSafe

;Live air jump details
OrderCelebrityHeight
Result
1Tamara Beckwith8.55Safe
2Sid Owen8.91Safe
3Arg8.27Eliminated
4Brian McFadden8.99Safe
5Ben Cohen9.42Safe
6Joe Swash8.67Safe

Week 4 (21 February)

RaceCelebrityOverall
leaderboard		Result
1Tamara Beckwith1stSafe
1Sid Owen2ndBottom five
2Dean Cain1stSafe
2Heather MillsDNFBottom five
3Tom Parker1stSafe
3Ben Cohen2ndBottom five
4Brian McFadden1stSafe
4Sarah Harding2ndBottom five
5Dean Cain1stSafe
5Tom Parker2ndSafe

;Live air/ski jump details
OrderCelebrityHeight/Distance
Result
1Sid Owen14.70Safe
2Heather Mills14.55Safe
3Sarah Harding8.59Safe
4Ben Cohen9.21Safe
5Joe Swash8.31Eliminated

Week 5: Semi-final (28 February)

RaceCelebrityLeaderboardResult
1Tom Parker1stSafe
1Dean CainDNFBottom four
1Tamara BeckwithDNFBottom four
2Ben Cohen1stSafe
2Sid Owen2ndBottom four
2Brian McFadden3rdBottom four
3Tom Parker1stSafe
3Ben Cohen2ndSafe
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;Live air/ski jump details
OrderCelebrityHeight/Distance
Result
1Dean Cain14.25Safe
2Sid Owen15.60Safe
3Brian McFadden9.72Eliminated
4Tamara Beckwith13.75Safe

Week 6: Final (6 March)

RaceCelebrityLeaderboardResult
1Tom Parker1stSafe
1Dean Cain2ndIn Race 2
1Ben Cohen3rdIn Race 2
1Tamara Beckwith4thIn Race 2
1Sid Owen5thBottom three
2Ben Cohen1stSafe
2Dean Cain2ndBottom three
2Tamara Beckwith3rdBottom three

;Live ski jump details
OrderCelebrityDistance
Result
1Sid Owen18.85Safe
2Tamara Beckwith15.90Eliminated
3Dean Cain18.20Safe

Event: Ski cross
RaceCelebrityLeaderboardResult
1Ben Cohen1stSafe
1Dean Cain2ndIn Race 2
1Tom Parker3rdIn Race 2
1Sid Owen4thIn Race 2
2Tom Parker1stSafe
2Dean Cain2ndSafe
2Sid Owen3rdEliminated

;Live ski jump details
OrderCelebrityDistance
Result
1Ben Cohen18.25Winner
2Tom Parker16.55Third place
3Dean Cain17.70Runner-up

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from BARB, and include C4+1
EpisodeAir dateUK viewers
C4
weekly rank
131 January2.411
27 February2.054
314 February2.244
421 February1.888
528 February1.879
66 March1.877

Criticism

Several viewers have demanded that the show be cancelled following the reported injuries of three castmembers in just the first two weeks of filming. Tina Hobley suffered a dislocated elbow on 4 February. She was released, but has left the competition. On 7 February, it was announced that Rebecca Adlington would leave the show following a dislocated shoulder and Beth Tweddle would also leave the show following a broken neck. Similarly, Tom Parker tore ligaments in his hand.