When is the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special on? Exact timing for annual festive special - who is competing?
As the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing wraps up, we take a look towards the Christmas Special.
Millions are set to tune in tonight as the series 23 champion of Strictly Come Dancing is crowned. Karen Carney, George Clarke, and Amber Davies are all in contention for the Glitterball trophy.
While the excitement of the grand final hits fans, there is still plenty to look forward to. There is only a few days until the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special hits screens - here’s everything you need to know.
When is the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas Special on?
While series 23 of Strictly Come Dancing wraps up non Saturday night (December 20), there won’t be long until Strictly fans have to wait for their next fix.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 will be airing at 5.30pm on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Who is competing on the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas Special?
The line-up of the Strictly Christmas Special has already been confirmed by the BBC, with a range of stars set to take to the floor on Christmas Day.
The full line up is:
- Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt - partnered with Vito Coppola
- Singer and ex-All Saints member Melanie Blatt - partnered with Kai Widdrington
- Gladiator Jodie Ounsley (AKA Fury) - partnered with Neil jones
- EastEnders star Nicholas Bailey - partnered with Luba Mushtuk
- Comedian and podcaster Babatunde Aléshé - partnered with Nancy Xu
- Singer and ex-Westlife member Brian McFadden - partnered with Michelle Tsiakkas
Scarlett will be performing a Cha Cha Cha to DJ Play A Christmas Song by Chef, while Melanie will be performing an American Smooth to Santa Baby by The Pussycat Dolls. Jodie will perform a street/commercial dance to Red Christmas by Kylie Cantrall.
Nicholas will be taking to the floor for a Viennese Waltz to It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year by Andy Williams. Babatunde will take on the Charleston, which will be performed to Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters. Meanwhile Brian will perform a Jive to Run Rudolph Run by Kelly Clarkson.
While Claudia and Tess will be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after series 23, they will be hosting one last time during this year’s Christmas special. Judges Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, and Shirley Ballas also return.