On Christmas Day (December 25) six celebrities will battle it out to become the next festive champion, with the winner being chosen by the studio audience.
All couples will be hoping to impress head judge Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke with their Cha Cha Chas, American Smooths and Viennese Waltzes to songs such as Santa Baby and Run Rudolph Run.
But who is taking part in the Strictly Christmas special this year? Let’s find out, along with who their professional dance partners are and what routines they will be performing – ready to get rockin’ around the dancefloor this Christmas?
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Who is on the Strictly Christmas special 2025?
This year, the following celebrities taking part in the Strictly Christmas special are:
- Presenter and TV personality Scarlett Moffatt
- All Saints singer and cook Melanie Blatt
- Rugby player, athlete, broadcaster, and advocate for the deaf community Jodie Ounsley aka Fury from BBC Gladiators
- Actor Nicholas Bailey (Anthony Trueman in EastEnders)
- Award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster Babatunde Aléshé
- Irish singer-songwriter Brian McFadden from Westlife
Here are the Strictly Christmas special couples for 2025 along with their chosen dance routine and song:
- Scarlett Moffatt will be dancing with Vito Coppola – Cha Cha Cha to DJ Play A Christmas Song by Cher
- Melanie Blatt will be dancing with Kai Widdrington – American Smooth to Santa Baby by The Pussycat Dolls
- Jodie Ounsley will be dancing with Neil Jones – Street/Commercial to Red Christmas by Kylie Cantrall
- Nicholas Bailey will be dancing with Luba Mushtuk – Viennese Waltz to It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams
- Babatunde Aléshé will be dancing with Nancy Xu – Charleston to Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
- Brian McFadden will be dancing with Michelle Tsiakkas – Jive to Run Rudolph Run by Kelly Clarkson
What date is the Strictly Christmas special?
Fans can watch the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special on iPlayer and BBC One from 5.30pm on Christmas Day.
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The BBC synopsis shares: “Strictly Come Dancing returns to the ballroom this Christmas, ready to captivate the nation with a celebration of dance and festive cheer.
“Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as six celebrities step into the spotlight, each hoping to impress the judges and become Christmas Champion 2025.
“Boy band Blue deliver a special musical performance, and the Christmas cast take to the floor for two spectacular group dances.”
