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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Greg Evans

EXPLAINED: What time is the strictly come dancing christmas special on | Rare Historical Photos

  • The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will be broadcast on Christmas Day at 5:30pm.
  • Viewers can watch the festive programme on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are set to host the special in what will be their final ever episode on the programme.
  • Six celebrities, including Brian McFadden and Melanie Blatt, will compete in the ballroom, aiming to be crowned Christmas Champion 2025.
  • Boy band Blue will perform a special musical number, complemented by two spectacular group dances.
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