Career
Series two
They came third. Series three
In 2008 Filippov appeared on partnered by singer Gareth Gates. They were voted out in week nine (the semi-finals).
Series four
In 2009 Filippov was partnered with X Factor runner-up Ray Quinn, and in week one they were at the top of the leaderboard with 23.5 (out of a possible 30) points.
In week five of the competition the couple scored 26.5 points out of a possible 30. In week six of the competition Filippov and Quinn scored 30 points, the first highest score of the series and the earliest perfect score to be awarded in any series.
Filippov and Quinn were announced as the winners in the final on 22 March in which they gained a maximum score of 30 for both of their performances. Series five
In 2010 Filippov was partnered with former The Bill actor Gary Lucy.
They made it to the final, after beating Danniella Westbrook and Matthew Gonzalez in the semi-final skate-official
They came second to Hayley Tamaddon in both the scores and the final result. Series six
Foreign 2011 Filippov was partnered with Craig McLachlan, but was eliminated in the second qualifying week along with Elen Rivas and Lukasz Rozycki. Series seven
In the 2012 series Maria was partnered with former Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere.
They were eliminated in the first week, this was Maria"s earliest exit to date.
Series eight
They were voted off in week 5, finishing 8th overall. Series nine.