Strictly Come Dancing ’s Christmas special will return to the BBC later this year with six celebrities competing to lift the coveted Glitterball trophy. The winter wonderland extravaganza will feature festive group performances and a new line-up of celebrities making their debut in glitzy outfits, bringing festive cheer. While Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will resume their hosting duties, it will mark their last-ever Christmas special following their joint departure announcement . However, judges Shirley Ballas , Motsi Mabuse , Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke will be on hand with expert panel opinions and votes.

Among the six celebrities taking to the dancefloor for the first time, the BBC have confirmed award-winning singer Melanie Blatt has joined the line-up

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