The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special is returning, bringing festive magic back to the ballroom!
Once again transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland, this year’s all-star advent calendar of celebrities is being unveiled.
Get ready for a dazzling dose of holiday cheer, mistletoe madness, jingle bells, glittering baubles, and six stars making their way to ballroom to compete for the title of Strictly Christmas Champion 2024.
In this festive edition six couples will light up the dancefloor with spectacular Christmas-themed routines, hoping to impress the judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Head Judge Shirley Ballas, as well as the studio audience.
So, who’s stepping up to dance for the 2024 Christmas Glitterball? Let’s meet the stars of this year’s Strictly Christmas special!
Vogue Williams
Presenter, podcaster, DJ and fitness expert Vogue Williams will dance with professional dancer Gorka Márquez.
Vogue says: “I’m so excited to join the Strictly family! Carlos would have more of a chance of winning a Nobel prize than turning me into a good dancer but I am determined to try my very best! I’m loving it so far, bring on the Ballroom floor.”
Tayce
Drag artist, model and presenter Tayce has been partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdrington.
Tayce says: “I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor. My partner and I are going to dance for our lives! In all seriousness, it’s an incredible honour to be the first Drag artist to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. I hope I do all of my Drag Race and Welsh fans proud! Sign me up for all the glitz, glam and discoballs.”
Josh Widdicombe
Comedian, podcaster and author Josh Widdicombe will perform with professional dancer Karen Hauer.
Josh Widdicombe says: “I am utterly terrified this will end in humiliation and worried I’m going to be so bad I will ruin Christmas for the nation. Why have I done this?”
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey or Nitro is a Gladiator and Olympian who has been partnered on the Christmas special with professional dancer Nancy Xu.
Harry enthused: “STRICTLY… ARE YOU READY?! Nitro’s blasting onto the Ballroom floor this Christmas! I’m swapping my trainers for dancing shoes, and trust me, I’m bringing the power, the energy and the moves! This December I’m gonna light up that dancefloor and crank the Christmas spirit all the way UP. Let’s do this!”
Tamzin Outhwaite
Actress Tamzin Outhwaite will be dancing with pro Nikita Kuzmin on this year’s festive special.
Tamzin said: “I’m so excited to swap the stage for the Strictly Ballroom this Christmas. I’m used to performing in front of a live audience, but this is a whole new experience. I can’t wait to immerse myself in all things glitter and sequins, let’s hope the judges show Nikita and I some extra festive cheer this Christmas!”
Billy Monger
Racing driver and TV presenter Billy Monger will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova for the Christmas special.
Billy Monger said: “I’ve spent the last 12 months training 20 hours a week for an Ironman world record attempt, but the thought of donning sequins in front of Craig Revel Horwood fills me with a fear I’ve never experienced before. This is about as far from my comfort zone as it can get! My family are big Strictly fans, so I’m doing it for them and to raise awareness for what I’m doing for Comic Relief next year. I’m just hoping my leg doesn’t fall off mid-dance!”
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on Christmas Day on BBC One and iPlayer.
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