{"id":41679,"date":"2023-12-12T14:44:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T13:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1943021"},"modified":"2023-12-12T16:29:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T15:29:02","slug":"first-look-at-star-studded-strictly-come-dancing-christmas-special","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/first-look-at-star-studded-strictly-come-dancing-christmas-special\/","title":{"rendered":"First look at star-studded Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who will come out on top? <\/p>

By David Craig\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 13:44 PM<\/p>

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Strictly Come Dancing fans are busy preparing for this weekend\u2019s final, but the BBC is already teasing the upcoming Christmas special with a slew of first look images.<\/p>\n

The Strictly Christmas 2023 line-up<\/a> was unveiled last month, with Dan Snow, Sally Nugent, Jamie Borthwick, Tillie Amartey, Danny Cipriani and Keisha Buchanan confirmed to be taking part in the special episode.<\/p>\n

Only one can lift the coveted Glitterball Trophy, however, with speculation growing around who could have the best chance \u2013 now, we have an early glimpse at the contestants in action.<\/p>\n

In a confetti-covered snapshot from the event, we see the celebrities take part in a group number with the professional partners: Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Nancy Xu, Neil Jones, Jowita Przysta\u0142 and Gorka M\u00e1rquez.<\/p>\n

\"The\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023 celebrities and professional dancers.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Guy Levy<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

We\u2019ve also got a new look at our Strictly judges, wielding Christmas-themed scoring paddles, and \u2013 in this moment \u2013 giving out four 10s to a mystery couple on the dance floor.<\/p>\n

\"The\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
(L-R) Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Guy Levy<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

And it wouldn\u2019t be Strictly without a musical guest.<\/p>\n

Former UK Eurovision entry Sam Ryder is performing on the Christmas special this year, with pros Giovanni Pernice, Lauren Oakley, Kai Widdrington and Luba Mushtuk providing accompanying choreography.<\/p>

Ryder brought us close to Eurovision glory in 2022 \u2013 marking the UK\u2019s best performance since 1998 \u2013 with Ukraine ultimately taking top prize in the competition.<\/p>\n

\"Giovanni\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Giovanni Pernice, Lauren Oakley, Sam Ryder, Kai Widdrington and Luba Mushtuk in the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Christmas special.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Guy Levy<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This weekend, Strictly Come Dancing finalists Layton Williams<\/a>, Bobby Brazier<\/a> and Ellie Leach<\/a> go head-to-head as the main competition draws to a close once more. Who has your vote?<\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One at 4:40pm on Christmas Day. Check out more of our Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> and Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what\u2019s on.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only \u00a310 \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to\u00a0The Radio Times Podcast<\/a>.<\/b><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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