Battle of the Blades (season 6)

The sixth season of Battle of the Blades premiered on October 22, 2020, on CBC Television featuring eight couples. The venue of this season was moved to CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario.[1]

Battle of the Blades
Season 6
Celebrity winnerWojtek Wolski
Professional winnerMeagan Duhamel
Country of originCanada
No. of episodes6
Release
Original networkCBC Television
Original releaseOctober 22 (2020-10-22) 
November 26, 2020 (2020-11-26)
Season chronology

Production

Ron MacLean returns as host, with Canadian singer Keshia Chanté joining as the new co-host.[2] Previous host and judge Kurt Browning is the "Elite Battle Expert" this season acting as a correspondent, and provides colour commentary throughout the series. The judging panel saw a complete overhaul this season, with the additions of Olympic ice dancing gold medalist Scott Moir, Olympic ice hockey gold medalist and season 5 runner-up Natalie Spooner, and Junior Canadian figure skating champion Elladj Baldé.[3] For the first time in the series' history, a record three female ice hockey players and three male figure skaters, were cast as contestants this season, besting the number of two female ice hockey players in season 5. [4]

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, there is no live studio audience for the taping of the season. Instead, viewers were encouraged to sign up to become "virtual audience" members to attend the tapings of the series, and have a livestream video of themselves broadcast via screens placed in the audience sections of the arena, to the effect of having these viewers being in the actual audience inside the arena.[1][5]

The season premiere date was originally scheduled for October 15, 2020. On October 7, 2020, all training and pre-production was halted, after a member of the production team was tested positive for COVID-19.[6] The season premiere is then postponed and re-scheduled for October 22, 2020.[1]

Ratings

The re-scheduled season premiere on October 22, 2020 was broadcast up against the 2020 United States presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The debate brought in over 3 million viewers and was the top rated television program of the week. The Battle of the Blades premiere drew in 455,000 viewers.[7] For the first time in the history of the series, the season premiere did not place in the Top 30 for the weekly most watched television programs in Canada.[8]

Couples

Hockey playerTeam/s playedProfessional PartnerCharitiesStatus
Anthony StewartFlorida Panthers
Atlanta Thrashers
Carolina Hurricanes
Violetta AfanasievaCanadian Tire Jumpstart CharitiesEliminated 1st
on October 29, 2020
Meghan AgostaLes Canadiennes de Montreal
Team Canada
Andrew PojeBC Children's HospitalEliminated 2nd/3rd [a]
on November 12, 2019
Jennifer BotterillToronto Aeros
Team Canada
Eric RadfordCanadian Cancer Society
Bryan BickellChicago Blackhawks
Carolina Hurricanes
Kaitlyn WeaverThe Bickell Foundation (in support of MS Society of Canada)Eliminated 4th
on November 19, 2020
Akim AliuCalgary FlamesVanessa JamesThe Time to Dream FoundationEliminated 5th
on November 26, 2020
Kris VersteegChicago Blackhawks
Toronto Maple Leafs
Philadelphia Flyers
Florida Panthers
Carolina Hurricanes
Los Angeles Kings
Calgary Flames
Carlotta EdwardsOpokaa'sin Early Intervention Society (Versteeg)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (Edwards)
Third Place
on November 26, 2020
Jessica CampbellCalgary InfernoAsher HillDo It For Daron (Campbell)
FreedomSchool Toronto (Hill)
2nd Place
on November 26, 2020
Wojtek WolskiColorado Avalanche
Phoenix Coyotes
New York Rangers
Florida Panthers
Washington Capitals
Meagan DuhamelThe Hospital for Sick Children’s Patient Amenities Fund (Wolski)
Sandra Schmirler Foundation (Duhamel)
Winners
on November 26, 2020

Scoring Chart

Red numbers indicate the couples with the lowest score for each week.
Green numbers indicate the couples with the highest score for each week.
  indicates the couple(s) eliminated that week.
  indicates the returning couple that finished in the bottom two (*bottom three in week 4) the previous week, but won the Skate-Off.
  indicates the couples in the Skate-Off that were declared safe due to the Skate-Off finishing in a draw.
  indicates the winning couple.
  indicates the runner-up couple.
  indicates the third-place couple.
Team Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Part 1) 6 (Part 2)
Wojtek & Meagan 1 16.2 16.9 17.1 17.4 17.7 18.0 17.7
Jessica & Asher 2 16.4 16.4 17.0 17.6 17.7 17.7 17.5
Kris & Carlotta 3 15.5 16.4 16.6 17.3 17.8 17.6
Akim & Vanessa 4 15.9 16.7 16.8 17.4 17.5 18.0
Bryan & Kaitlyn 5 16.2 17.1 17.3 17.5 17.4
Meghan & Andrew 6 (T) 15.7 16.7 16.6 17.0
Jennifer & Eric 6 (T) 16.1 16.6 16.8 17.0
Anthony & Violetta 8 15.8 16.3

Average chart

Rank by
average
Place Couple Total Number of
skates
Average
11Wojtek & Meagan121.0717.28
22Jessica & Asher120.3717.19
35Bryan & Kaitlyn85.5517.10
44Akim & Vanessa102.3617.05
53Kris & Carlotta101.2616.87
66 (T)Jennifer & Eric66.5416.63
76 (T)Meghan & Andrew66.0416.50
88Anthony & Violetta32.1216.05


Individual songs & scores

Individual judges scores in charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right unless specified: Natalie Spooner, Elladj Baldé, Scott Moir. The couples are listed in the running order of each episode.

Week 1

CoupleScoresSong
Bryan & Kaitlyn16.2 (5.4, 5.4, 5.4)"Knocking at the Door (Acoustic)" - Arkells
Anthony & Violetta15.8 (5.3, 5.3, 5.2)"Cheap Thrills" - Sia featuring Sean Paul
Meghan & Andrew15.7 (5.3, 5.2, 5.2)"Flying on My Own" - Céline Dion
Akim & Vanessa15.9 (5.3, 5.3, 5.3)"Nina Cried Power" - Hozier featuring Mavis Staples
Kris & Carlotta15.5 (5.2, 5.2, 5.1)"Castle on the Hill" - Ed Sheeran
Jessica & Asher16.4 (5.5, 5.5, 5.4)"Purple Hat" - Sofi Tukker
Wojtek & Meagan16.1 (5.3, 5.4, 5.4)"Sparrow" - Emeli Sandé

Week 2 - Halloween

CoupleScoresSongStatus
Jessica & Asher16.4 (5.5, 5.5, 5.4)Every Breath You Take” - Chase HolfelderSafe
Wojtek & Meagan16.9 (5.6, 5.7, 5.6)Bad Things” - Jace EverettSafe
Akim & Vanessa16.7 (5.6, 5.6, 5.5)Silence” - Marshmello featuring KhalidSafe
Jennifer & Eric16.6 (5.5, 5.5, 5.6)Toxic” - District 78 featuring CheesaSafe
Bryan & Kaitlyn17.1 (5.7, 5.7, 5.7)“Kill of the Night” - Gin WigmoreSafe
Kris & Carlotta16.4 (5.5, 5.5, 5.4)“Joke's on You” - Charlotte LawrenceSafe
Skate Off
Anthony & Violetta16.3 (5.4, 5.4, 5.5)You Send Me” - James AndrewsLose - Eliminated
Meghan & Andrew16.7 (5.6, 5.5, 5.6)Bury a Friend” - Billie EilishWin - Safe

Week 3 - Personal Motivation

CoupleScoresSongStatus
Kris & Carlotta16.6 (5.6, 5.5, 5.5)“Little Cowboys” - Gord BamfordSafe
Jessica & Asher17.0 (5.7, 5.7, 5.6)I Lived” - OneRepublicSafe
Meghan & Andrew16.6 (5.6, 5.5, 5.5)Rise” - Katy PerrySafe
Wojtek & Meagan17.1 (5.7, 5.7, 5.7)“Don't Give Up on Me” - Andy GrammerSafe
Bryan & Kaitlyn17.3 (5.7, 5.8, 5.8)“To Build a Home” - Glenn & RonanSafe
Skate Off
Jennifer & Eric16.8 (5.6, 5.6, 5.6)“The Girl You Think I Am” - Carrie UnderwoodTie - Safe
Akim & Vanessa16.8 (5.6, 5.7, 5.5)Freedom” - Kygo featuring Zak AbelTie - Safe

Week 4 - Canadian Music

CoupleScoresSongStatus
Jessica & Asher17.6 (5.9, 5.9, 5.8)“Got Your Number” - Serena RyderSafe
Bryan & Kaitlyn17.5 (5.8, 5.9, 5.8)“Ball and Chain” - Crystal ShawandaSafe
Kris & Carlotta17.3 (5.8, 5.8, 5.7)“Betterman” - Virginia to VegasSafe
Wojtek & Meagan17.4 (5.8, 5.8, 5.8)“Hometown Kids” - The ReklawsSafe
Skate Off [a]
Meghan & Andrew17.0 (5.7, 5.7, 5.6)“Mine” - Felix Cartal & Sophie SimmonsLose - Eliminated
Jennifer & Eric17.0 (5.6, 5.7, 5.7)“It was in Me” - Avril LavigneLose - Eliminated
Akim & Vanessa17.4 (5.8, 5.8, 5.8)“Ruin” - Shawn MendesWin - Safe

Week 5 - A Night Out

CoupleScoresSongStatus
Akim & Vanessa17.5 (5.8, 5.9, 5.8)“Twist & Turn” - Popcaan featuring Drake & PARTYNEXTDOORSafe
Jessica & Asher17.7 (5.9, 5.9, 5.9)Honey, I'm Good.” - Andy GrammerSafe
Kris & Carlotta17.8 (6.0, 5.9, 5.9)Can't Help Myself” - Dean Brody & The ReklawsSafe
Skate Off
Bryan & Kaitlyn17.4 (5.8, 5.8, 5.8)Katchi” - Ofenbach vs Nick WaterhouseLose - Eliminated
Wojtek & Meagan17.7 (5.9, 5.9, 5.9)“Reset” - Rich AucoinWin - Safe

Week 6 - Finale

The judges' score from the performance this week combined with the viewer's voting from last week determined the 3rd and 4th placing couples. The top two couples then advance to the next round and reprised a skating performance from a previous week. The couple with the higher judges' score from the Reprise Skate wins the competition.

CoupleScoresSongStatus
Akim & Vanessa18.0 (6.0, 6.0, 6.0)Scared to Live” - The Weeknd4th Place - Eliminated
Wojtek & Meagan18.0 (6.0, 6.0, 6.0)What a Wonderful World” - Reuben and the DarkAdvanced to Top 2
Kris & Carlotta17.6 (5.9, 5.9, 5.8)Good Things Fall Apart” - Illenium & Jon Bellion3rd Place - Eliminated
Jessica & Asher17.7 (5.9, 5.9, 5.9)You Can't Stop the Girl” - Bebe RexhaAdvanced to Top 2
Top 2 Reprise Skate
Wojtek & Meagan17.7 (5.9, 5.9, 5.9)“Reset” - Rich Aucoin (reprise of Week 5 Skate)Winner
Jessica & Asher17.5 (5.9, 5.8, 5.8)"Purple Hat" - Sofi Tukker (reprise of Week 1 Skate)2nd Place

Notes

  • a ^ Due to the Skate-Off in Week 3 resulting in a scoring tie with no elimination, there was a double elimination in Week 4. The bottom three couples were in the Skate-Off with the lowest scoring two couples of the Skate-Off eliminated.

References

  1. Takeuchi, Craig (2020-10-16). "Season 6 premiere of Battle of the Blades rescheduled after COVID-19 suspension". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  2. "Meet the Hosts: Keshia Chanté and Ron MacLean". CBC. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  3. "Meet the Judges: Scott Moir, Natalie Spooner and Elladj Baldé". CBC. 2020-10-02. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  4. Silber, Jen (2020-09-26). "Get Ready for 'Battle of the Blades' Season 6". The Ice Garden. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  5. "Join the Virtual Audience for 'Battle of the Blades'". CBC. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  6. Yeo, Debra (2020-10-07). "Battle of the Blades delays Season 6 debut after someone on the production team tests positive for COVID-19". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  7. Brioux, Bill (2020-10-23). "Three million English Canadians watch final Trump-Biden debate". brioux.tv. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  8. Brioux, Bill (2020-11-03). "CNN's US election debate was Canada's No. 1 show Oct. 19-25". brioux.tv. Retrieved 2020-11-15.

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