The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas specialis back! As the Ballroom isonceagaintransformedinto a magicalwinterwonderland, thecelebrities behindtheall-star adventcalendardoorsthisyear are officially being revealed.
Expectfestivecheer, jinglebells, mistletoemadness, bedazzlingbaubles and sixcelebrities all sleighingtheirwaytoElstree in a bidtobecrownedtheStrictly Christmas Champion 2024.
In the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, produced by BBC Studios, each of the six couples will perform a festive fuelled routine in the hope of impressing the judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas, and the voting studio audience. But who will emerge the Christmas star of the evening, and lift the sought after Christmas trophy?
And who's dancing for the Strictly 2024 Christmas Glitterball? It's time to meet our Christmas Strictly stars...
Josh Widdicombe
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?
Josh is a comedian, podcaster and author and is taking to the ballroom floor with Karen Hauer.
Tayce
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.
Tayce is a Drag artist, model and presenter and will dance with Kai Widdrington.
- Read more: Tayce is the second celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2024
Vogue Williams
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.
Vogue Williams is a presenter, podcaster, DJ and fitness expert and will be dancing with Gorka Márquez, after her original professional partner, Carlos Gu, sustained an ankle injury.
On 30 November 2024 a Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, professional dancer, Carlos Gu, has sustained an ankle injury so is unable to participate in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special alongside contestant Vogue Williams. Fellow professional dancer, Gorka Márquez will be stepping in for him and dancing with Vogue. We all wish him a speedy recovery.”
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
“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!”
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey or Nitro is a Gladiator and Olympian. He will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nancy Xu.
- Find out more: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is the fourth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2024
Tamzin Outhwaite
Tamzin Outhwaite is an actress and will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin.
Billy Monger
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!
Billy Monger is a racing driver and TV presenter. He will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day
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