CBC announces the return of Battle of the Blades

From a media release:

CBC today announced the return of hit competition series BATTLE OF THE BLADES (Season 5, 8×60), from Insight Productions. Returning this fall, the revitalized series combines athletes from two of Canada’s favourite sports — figure skating and hockey — as they pair up in a live, high-stakes figure skating competition. In this new iteration of the hugely popular format, teams will once again compete for the charity of their choice. Further details will be announced later this spring.

First launched in 2009, BATTLE OF THE BLADES was broadcast on CBC from 2009 – 2013 (4 seasons, 57 episodes) and remains the highest-rated original English-language Canadian format of all time.*

A CBC original series, BATTLE OF THE BLADES is produced by Insight Productions. The series is executive produced by Insight’s John Brunton, Lindsay Cox, Erin Brock, and Mark Lysakowski and is co-created and executive produced by Olympian and World & Canadian Figure Skating Hall of Famer Sandra Bezic. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Programming; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; and Susan Taylor is Executive in Charge of Production.

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3 thoughts on “CBC announces the return of Battle of the Blades”

  1. Our Family is so happy that Battle of the Blades is returning .
    This was one show we all watched as a Family .
    Bravo to the Contestants as it takes Determination and commitment.
    Can’t wait until season 5 starts
    The Kosturiks

  2. I am so excited that this competition is coming back !! I’m a devoted fan !! I even went to Toronto to watch one year!! Loved it !!!

  3. When will you be announcing the participants?
    Looking forward to the return of this show!

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