The festive spirit is set to sparkle on the dancefloor as the full line-up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 has been revealed. For the first time, the six celebrity contestants and their professional partners have been seen in their full glittering regalia, ready to battle for the coveted Christmas Champion title.
A Festive Line-Up Ready to Shine
The special one-off episode, which was pre-recorded, will feature a diverse array of stars from the worlds of music, television, and sport. The celebrities bringing festive cheer to the ballroom are Westlife singer Brian McFadden, 45, TV personality Scarlett Moffatt, 35, All Saints star Melanie Blatt, Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley (aka Fury), former EastEnders actor Nicholas Bailey, and comedian Babatunde Aléshé.
They will be guided by a roster of fan-favourite professional dancers. The pairings are as follows: Brian McFadden with Michelle Tsiakkas, Scarlett Moffatt with Vito Coppola, Melanie Blatt with Kai Widdrington, Nicholas Bailey with Luba Mushtuk, Jodie Ounsley with Neil Jones, and Babatunde Aléshé with Nancy Xu.
Hosts, Judges, and a Special Finale Performance
The familiar hosting duo of Tess Daly, 56, and Claudia Winkleman, 53, will return to helm the Christmas show. They will be joined at the judges' desk by the full panel: Head Judge Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke.
In an emotional and extra-special moment, the episode will feature host Tess Daly taking to the dancefloor herself. She will perform her favourite dance with professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. This performance will mark her final appearance on the show alongside Claudia Winkleman, following the conclusion of the main series which saw former Lioness Karen Carney, 38, crowned champion with her partner Carlos Gu.
What the Stars Have Said
The excited contestants have shared their thoughts on joining the festive special. Brian McFadden expressed his delight, stating, "We are big fans of Strictly in our house so to be dancing on Christmas Day on such a magical show will make it a Christmas to remember."
Meanwhile, Scarlett Moffatt revealed the show has always held "a special place in her heart", adding, "I can’t wait to live my best life on that dancefloor."
With the stage set, the sequins sewn on, and the glitterball polished, the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 promises a delightful dose of ballroom magic to enjoy on December 25th.
