The 22nd series of Strictly Come Dancing may be coming to an end in just a matter of weeks, but fear not Strictly fans, as there's also a Christmas special to look forward to before the year is over.
The first couple of celebrity contestants taking part in the 2024 Christmas special have been announced and we absolutely cannot wait to see them take to the ballroom floor.
Last year's Christmas spin-off show saw Eastenders actor Jamie Borthwick take home the glitterball trophy with dancer partner Nancy Xu. Clearly he did something right as Jamie is now taking part in the current series where he is dancing with newcomer Michelle Tsiakkas.
As we wait to see if Jamie will beat the likes of TOWIE star Pete Wicks and Love Island finalist Tasha Ghouri, here are the latest celebs who have been confirmed to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
CHECK OUT Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024 line-up
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024 line-up
1 of 2Josh Widdicombe
Comedian, podcaster and author Josh was the first star to be revealed and has opened up about the challenge.
'I am utterly terrified this will end in humiliation and worried I’m going to be so bad,' he confessed, 'I will ruin Christmas for the nation. Why have I done this?”
Nothing like a bit of positivity, Josh.
2 of 2Tayce
Another celeb that has been announced is drag artist, presenter and model Tayce. Reaching the final of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season two, Tayce is often referred to as 'the Naomi Campbell of drag' and has worked on the likes of BBC Radio 1, MTV and Sky.
Taking about the battle for the glitterball trophy, Tayce revealed, '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 disco balls.'
When is the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special on TV?
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.
Who are the judges on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special?
Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas are all returning to judge the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
Which professional dancers are taking part in Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special?
So far the two strictly professionals that have been announced are Karen Hauer who will be putting Josh through his paces and Kai Widdrington who is matched with Tayce.
It is usually the dancers that aren't coupled up for the main series or are eliminated first that take part in the Christmas special.
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Emily Vierke is a digital writer who has dabbled in the world of celeb, beauty and fashion. She has a slight crush on Gorka Marquez and watches Jay McGuinness’ and Aliona Vilani’s Pulp Fiction inspired Jive dance at least once a week.