Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2022: Release date and news
Strictly will entertain viewers as a new cast of celebrities rock around the Christmas tree.
Season 20 might have only just wrapped up, with Hamza Yassin lifting the Glitterball for 2022, but there's lots more Strictly Come Dancing where that came from.
This Christmas, Strictly fans will be treated to a festive special, with six celebrities showing off their dancing skills for a chance to be crowned the Christmas champion for 2022.
All six celebs in the line-up have been announced, and it's looking to be an epic night, with actor Larry Lamb and Rosie Ramsey set to take to the stage.
The contestants will be hoping to impress the judges, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.
At the end of the episodes, the shows hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will reveal the winner, who will be presented with the coveted, festive trophy.
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Here's everything you need to know about this year's Christmas special, including the celebrities who will be showing off their dance move and when to watch.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2022 release date
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One on Christmas Day at 5:10pm.
But if you're too busy tucking into your turkey, fans can also catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2022 cast
All six celebrities have now been confirmed for the festive special.
Taking to the ballroom this Christmas are podcaster Rosie Ramsey, radio DJ and presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams, actor Larry Lamb, actress Alexandra Mardell, Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts and CBeebies star George Webster.
You can find out more about the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2022 line-up here.
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Strictly Come Dancing hosts and judges
The one-off festive special will be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
And, after being wowed by 2022's line-up, which included Hamza Yassin and Helen Skelton, the judging panel will be making a return for the Christmas special.
That means Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas will all be back in their chairs.
But will any of them be bringing out the 10 paddle?
Meanwhile, former judge Bruno Tonioli is reportedly going to be making a comeback - but not for what you might think.
Rumours are swirling that Bruno, who quit the show after 18 years to concentrate on American sister series Dancing with the Stars, will make a special musical appearance.
A TV insider told the Daily Mail: "Bruno loves to sing. He did an opera album called An Italian Romance back in 2016 and who knows, it might turn into a new career for him."
Watch this space...
What are the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special songs and dances?
The songs and dances are yet to be confirmed for the Christmas special, but we'll keep you updated as soon as we know more.
Can you get tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special?
Recording for this year's Strictly Christmas special took place on Wednesday 7th December at the BBC Studios in Elstree and, as ever, tickets were extremely limited and allocated through a random draw on the BBC Shows and Tours website.
Unfortunately for anyone still looking for tickets, the recording has now taken place so you'll have to wait until next year for the chance to be in the festive Strictly studio.
Who won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2021?
Last year, Strictly secured one of its best line-ups yet for the annual Christmas extravaganza.
Big names 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.
But it was popstar Anne-Marie, alongside professional partner Graziano Di Prima, who was crowned the winner.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2022 will air on BBC One on Christmas Day at 5:10pm.
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