STRICTLY CONFIRMS FIRST THREE CELEBRITIES FOR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Strictly Come Dancing returns to the Ballroom for an all-star Christmas special as six brand new celebrity contestants take to the floor in a bid to be crowned Christmas Champion 2023.

Each of the six couples will perform a Christmas inspired routine with the hope of impressing the judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Head Judge Shirley Ballas, and the voting audience. But who will lift the coveted Strictly Come Dancing Christmas trophy?

The first three celebrities have been confirmed for this year's special. They are: broadcaster Dan Snow; BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent and EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick.

Dan will be dancing with Nadiya, Sally with Graziano and Jamie with Nancy. The final three celebrities will be revealed on It Takes Two tomorrow (Thursday 23rd November).

Strictly Come Dancing returns Christmas Day on BBC One.