The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special is all set to dazzle viewers with its star-studded line-up, ready to transform the ballroom into a winter wonderland extravaganza.
audiences were moved to tears as blind comedian clinched the 2024 trophy alongside his dance partner Dianne Buswell.
While it was bittersweet to bid farewell to the beloved dance contest, fans can look forward to a sprinkle of Strictly sparkle with the upcoming Christmas episode making its merry way to our screens.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special start time
The festive edition of is scheduled to air on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 3.55pm on One and iPlayer.
The joy-filled show lasting one hour and 15 minutes, leading right up to Doctor Who but which six celebrities are braving the glitterball challenge this year?
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special cast
Vogue Williams
Taking to the dance floor this Yuletide season is presenter, DJ, and podcaster Vogue Williams, partnered with professional dancer Carlos Gu.
Known for her fashion and red carpet segments on ITV’s Lorraine and as the spouse of ex-Made In Chelsea personality Spencer Matthews, Vogue humorously remarked that Carlos might “have more of a chance of winning a Nobel prize” than making her a dance sensation yet the Christmas miracle may still unfold.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special start time and line up in full (Image: BBC)
Strictly Christmas special cast: Presenter, DJ and podcaster Vogue Williams. (Image: BBC)
Strictly Christmas special cast: Stand-up comedian and actor Josh Widdicombe. (Image: BBC)
Strictly Christmas special cast: Drag artist, model and presenter Tayce. (Image: BBC)
Josh Widdicombe
Best known for his roles on Channel 4’s The Last Leg and his self-titled series Josh, the notable stand-up and actor has graced our screens on comedy favourites including Have I Got News For You, QI and A League Of Their Own.
Josh Widdicombe, 41 and self-confessed as “utterly terrified”, is set to team up with dance pro Karen Hauer for a special festive episode of .
Tayce
Tayce is set to shatter the Strictly glass ceiling by becoming the first drag queen to strut her stuff on the famous dance floor.
The drag sensation, who shot to stardom as a runner-up on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season two, has since strutted for Jean Paul Gaultier, taken to the airwaves on MTV, Sky and Radio One, and unleashed her rap hit Swagzilla.
Paired with Kai Widdrington, Tayce teased fans, declaring: “I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor. My partner and I are going to dance for our lives!”
Tamzin Outhwaite
Tamzin Outhwaite, a household name for her role as Mel Owen in and as DCI Sasha Miller in the ‘s New Tricks, has recently appeared in Channel 5’s gripping mystery drama The Wives alongside industry peers Jo Joyner and Angela Griffin.
At 54, Tamzin is set to dazzle on the dance floor as she teams up with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin on , ready to trade dramatic scripts for dancing shoes.
Strictly Christmas special cast: Former EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite. (Image: BBC)
Strictly Christmas special cast: Racing driver and presenter Billy Monger. (Image: BBC)
Strictly Christmas special cast: Gladiator and Olympian Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. (Image: BBC)
Billy Monger
Billy Monger, taking to the Strictly stage alongside pro Nadiya Bychkova, has not only achieved racing triumphs with podium finishes in British Formula 3 but also clinched victory at the prestigious Pau Grand Prix in the European Formula 3 circuit.
Tragically, after a high-speed crash in a Formula 4 race, Billy Monger had to have both of his legs amputated but has since been an advocate for allowing disabled and non-disabled drivers to compete together.
He humorously admitted that performing “in front of Craig Revel Horwood fills me with fear I’ve never experienced before”.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Better known by his nickname Nitro, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is shining on the ‘s revamped Gladiators and has also graced our screens on Celebrity Masterchef.
The 36-year-old sprinting sensation, paired with Nancy Xu on Strictly, boasts an impressive athletic resume as a Team GB, Commonwealth, and World Championships gold medallist, having made history by clinching gold in both the 100m and 200m at the World Youth Championships.
The celebrated Gladiator was honoured with the Young Sports Personality of the Year award back when he was just 17.
Ahead of his Strictly appearance, Harry enthused: “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 dance floor and crank the Christmas spirit all the way up. Let’s do this!”
‘s Christmas special airs on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 3.55pm on One and iPlayer.