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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 Cast: Full Line-Up Confirmed
The line-up of stars taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing festive special is now complete.
Over the last week, the six celebrities taking part in the one-off Strictly special have been revealed one by one, with the final announcement coming on Wednesday evening.
Fans can look forward to a Christmas Day episode featuring stars from across the world of TV, music, sport and beyond, all competing for the coveted Silver Star trophy.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing festive special…
Who is on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 cast?
The line-up is as follows…
Which professional dancers will be performing in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas special?
Of the six pros on the festive line-up, four of them – Neil Jones, Michelle Tsiakkas, Luba Mushtuk and Nancy Xu – did not get a celebrity partner on the regular series of Strictly this year.
Also taking part in the Christmas Day broadcast are Vito Coppola and Kai Widdrington, who were eliminated earlier in the season.
Kai is also the reigning Christmas champion after winning last year’s seasonal special with Drag Race UK finalist Tayce.
Here’s who each of them will be dancing with…
- Scarlett Moffatt will dance with Vito Coppola
- Melanie Blatt will dance with Kai Widdrington
- Jodie “Fury” Ounsley will dance with Neil Jones
- Nicholas Bailey will dance with Luba Mushtuk
- Babtunde Aléshé will dance with Nancy Xu
- Brian McFadden will dance with Michelle Tsiakkas
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What else should viewers look out for in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas special?
As well as the usual festive group numbers, this year’s Christmas Day broadcast will be a significant one as it will mark the final time that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are seen presenting Strictly.
The duo announced earlier this year that they would be stepping down from Strictly at the end of the current season, with several stars already reported to be in consideration for the presenting job next year.
When is the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas 2025 special filmed?
Filming is due to take place on Tuesday 9 December. As is the case with regular live shows, the broadcast will be recorded at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, with those hoping to sit in the audience receiving their tickets in a random draw, which is now closed.
The pre-recorded special will then receive a pivotal spot in the Christmas Day schedule on BBC One.
