As if the promise of Blackpool in a number of days wasn’t an thrilling sufficient prospect for Strictly Come Dancing, the primary superstar participating on this yr’s Christmas particular has now been unveiled.
And folk, we’re off to a superb begin.
On Monday night, it was revealed that comic Josh Widdicombe can be getting his dancing sneakers on this festive season, with an look in Strictly’s annual Christmas Day particular.
“I’m totally terrified this can finish in humiliation and frightened I’m going to be so dangerous I’ll break Christmas for the nation,” he admitted, questioning: “Why have I carried out this?”
Josh might be paired with Kauren Hauer within the Christmas particular, competing alongside 5 extra well-known contestants to be revealed within the coming days.
The slapstick comedian is understood for his appearances on reveals like Taskmaster, Have I Acquired Information For You and Reside At The Apollo, in addition to co-hosting the podcast Parenting Hell with fellow comedian Rob Beckett.
Historically, the Strictly Christmas episode will see six model new celebrities competing in a one-off particular for the Silver Star trophy.
Nonetheless, two of the contestants on this yr’s common collection of Strictly are former Christmas winners.
JLS singer JB Gill triumphed on Christmas Day again in 2012, whereas Jamie Borthwick’s festive victory was way more latest.
The EastEnders star got here out on high throughout final yr’s Christmas particular, the place he and Nancy Xu landed an ideal rating for his or her Quickstep routine.
Strictly will proceed to announce the Christmas line-up for 2024 over the following week on spin-off present It Takes Two.
