Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special 2022: full line-up of BBC festive episode and how to watch

Strictly Come Dancing will return to our screens this Christmas Day with six celebrities returning to the ballroom in a bid to be crowned the Strictly champion. The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special has become an annual tradition with many tuning in every year.

The celebrities must impress Strictly judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas.

Last year’s Christmas extravaganza saw the Strictly show bring one of its best line-ups including presenter Moira Stuart, First Dates’ Fred Sirieix, former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc, broadcaster Adrian Chiles and The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades showed off their festive-themed routines.

Popular singer Anne-Marie was crowned the winner of the 2021 show alongside partner Graziano Di Prima.

So, what celebs will be taking to the dancefloor for the 2022 special? Here’s a full breakdown of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day cast.

Full cast for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special 2022

Nicola Roberts

Best known for being one fifth of Girls Aloud, singer and actress Nicola Roberts is the fifth celebrity confirmed for the Strictly special. The Brit Award winner has been partnered with Giovanni Pernice.

Nicola says: “It’s truly an honour to be part of Strictly, but to be invited on to the prestigious Christmas day episode is something very special indeed. They’ve promised me extra glitter, sparkle and frosting all wrapped up together with a big bow on top. What more could a girl wish for at Christmas!”

Larry Lamb

Larry Lamb will be partnered alongside Nadiya Bychkova. The Gavin and Stacey star said: “Christmas has come early! I can’t wait to get on the dancefloor and learn a brand new skill ready for all those festive parties. I am excited yet incredibly nervous but I know Nadiya will look after me and I look forward to adding a bit of extra sparkle to Christmas Day."

Alexandra Mardell

The Coronation Street actor said: “I’ve grown up with Strictly Come Dancing, and my Mum always said she’d love to see me on the show so this really is the best Christmas present I could give her. I can’t wait to get into the training room and see what festive moves I can bring to the table!"

Mardell will be paired with Strictly professional dancer Kai Widdrington.

Rickie Haywood-Williams

DJ and presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams will join the Strictly celebrity line-up and has been paired with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk. He is known for his work on BBC Radio 1, KISS FM and ITV’s Bang on the Money in 2016. Rickie said: “I have watched Strictly over the years and always said I’d be too scared to do it. But here I am ready to go for it, sequins n’ all."

Rosie Ramsay

Podcaster and author Rosie Ramsey was the first celebrity announced to appear on the show. Rosie has been partnered with professional ballroom dancer Neil Jones this Christmas. Ramsay will be following in her husband’s footsteps who appeared on the seventeenth season of the show.

Rosie said: “I am thrilled to be dancing in this year’s Strictly Christmas special! After watching my husband Chris compete a few years ago, I’ve been desperate to get on that dance floor myself! I also absolutely LOVE Christmas, and my partner Neil is lovely, so this is just perfect. Best. Christmas. Ever!"

How to watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special 2022

The show will air on BBC One on Christmas Day. If you’re too busy on the big day to catch the show then fear not you can catch up on BBC iPlayer.