Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed its line-up for the 2023 Christmas special.

Strictly is the gift that just keeps on giving. As if the excitement of Blackpool wasn’t enough, there’s also the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special to look forward to.

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023 full line-up

Once this year’s Strictly winners have nabbed the Glitter Ball, it’s time for the Strictly Christmas Special. Eager to know who’s taking part?

Who are the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas celebrity pairings?

This year’s six Christmas celebrity pairings are:

Tillie Amartey and Neil Jones

Danny Cipriani and Jowita Przystal

Keisha Buchanan and Gorka Márquez

Dan Snow and Nadiya Bychkova

Sally Nugent and Graziano Di Prima

Jamie Borthwick and Nancy Xu

What time is the Strictly Christmas Special on TV?

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will be aired on BBC One on Monday 25th December 2023, Christmas Day at 6pm estimated.

The time has yet to be confirmed but keep your TV tuned to BBC ONE and you’ll be in for a treat. As usual, the show will be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman with expert feedback provided by judges, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

The six couples will each perform a Christmas inspired dance routine in line with this year’s theme – fairy tales and making dreams come true – as they compete for the Christmas accolade. It’s then up to the studio audience to decide who deserves the crowning glory.

For the latest Christmas Day timings, visit BBC ONE scheduling website

Who won the 2023 Strictly Christmas Special?

The programme will be pre-recorded on Wednesday 6th December.

As the show is pre-recorded there is no viewer votes, the studio audience alone decides by voting once all the contestants have danced.

Occasionally the winners can be leaked onto social media, so avoid the spoilers and tune in on Christmas Day to find out which one of the celebrities will be crowned 2023 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Champion..

All I want for Christmas…is an experience like no other

We know the world of Strictly Come Dancing is all consuming, but it can’t have escaped your notice that Christmas is fast approaching. Not only do we celebrate the ‘crowning’ of the new Strictly champions at this time of year, but friends and family also expect a present or two.

So, with that in mind, we’ve got a great gift idea for addicts of hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing – Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Not only will this Christmas present score you an amazing amount of brownie points with loved ones, but it will also catapult you to the top of the leader board. And that’s without throwing a single shape on the dance floor, which is very handy for the ‘Dad Dancers’ amongst you.

Dancing With The Stars Weekend

What does this perfect Christmas present include? Well, a whole weekend of dancing in the company of the Strictly stars at the stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel in Newport. See hot couple Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara, Ballroom favourites Kai Widdrington & Nadiya Bychkova perform dazzling showdances in our stunning Ballrooms. Grill them in the fun Q&A session and take photos on the ‘Red Carpet Photo Call’s.

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Can I get tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special?

If fans wish to attend the filming of the show, they can apply for free tickets to be in the audience on the BBC website.

The closing date to apply for tickets is 10pm on Tuesday 14 November and tickets will be allocated in a random draw.

More information

For more details on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, visit the BBC website here

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Strictly Come Dancing announces full list of songs and dances for Semi-Final

Updated 6th December 2023

It’s the semi-final, with the couples performing twice in their bid to make it through to the grand final. It will be the most challenging week yet as the celebrities try to master two brand new routines, hoping to wow the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 – Semi-Final songs and dances revelaed

What song & dance styles will the couples be performing?

The remaining 4 celebrities and their professional partners will be performing a selection of show tunes.

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell will perform the Paso Doble to ‘Run Boy Run’ by Woodkid, and the Quickstep to ‘Mack the Knife’ by Bobby Darin.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola will Cha-Cha to the Bette Midler version of ‘Mambo Italiano’, and a Couples’ Choice dance to a Dua Lipa medley.

Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe will Salsa to ‘You’ll Be Mine (Party Time)’ by Gloria Estefan, and perform a Viennese Waltz to the Slow Moving Millie version of ‘Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want’.

Finally, Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin, who scored the series’ first perfect 40 during Musicals Week, will dance a Rumba to ‘Lift Me Up’ by Rihanna and the Charleston to ‘Fit as a Fiddle’ by Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor.

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Fri 19th – Sun 21st July 2024
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Join Gorka & Karen, Kai & Nadiya, Janette & Aljaz, Katya, Leandro & Maria, Glenn & Caroly, Warren & Kristi plus The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band.

When is the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing Final?

The 2023 Strictly Final date is confirmed to be Saturday 16th December 2023

How can I be in the audience for Strictly Come Dancing?

Strictly Come Dancing live studio audience is back – and you can be in it.

Visit our detailed page here to find out how you can be in the studio audience;

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Find out more about TV programme BBC Strictly Come Dancing on the official BBC Strictly Come Dancing website here

What time is BBC Strictly Come Dancing on TV

Find out what time is Strictly on TV this week with our informative and upto date guide here.

Past Winners of Strictly Come Dancing

Find out who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing with our full list of past Strictly winners from 2004 here – Strictly Winners

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What time is BBC Strictly Come Dancing on TV tonight – what channel and how to watch? Plus the Strictly Come Dancing Songs & Dances revealed.

Here’s everything you need to know about what time is Strictly on TV and how to tune into all the glitz and glamour this weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing is next on Saturday 9th December 2023 – this weeks programme will air on BBC One at 7.35pm with hosts Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman.

It’s the semi-final, with the couples performing twice in their bid to make it through to the grand final. It will be the most challenging week yet as the celebrities try to master two brand new routines, hoping to wow the judges.

Viewers will also be able to catch up on all the aired episodes on BBC iPlayer.

What time is the Strictly Results Show on TV?

Strictly Sunday results show is on Sunday 10th December BBC One at 7:20pm. The final results show of 2023 opens with a fantastic group number from the Strictly professional dancers and an incredible music performance from Take That.

Who left Strictly Come Dancing last week?

Nigel Harman and Katya Jones

What time is BBC TWO It Takes Two on TV?

It Takes Two airs every weekday on BBC TWO at 18:30 with hosts Janette Manrara & Fleur East

How can I be in the audience for Strictly Come Dancing?

Strictly Come Dancing live studio audience is back – and you can be in it.

Visit our detailed page here to find out how you can be in the studio audience;

www.donaheys.co.uk/general/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-audience-tickets-now-available-online/

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Fri 19th – Sun 21st July 2024
5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel
Newport, South Wales

Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at the stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales

Join Gorka & Karen, Kai & Nadiya, Janette & Aljaz, Katya, Leandro & Maria, Glenn & Caroly, Warren & Kristi plus The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band.

When is the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing Final?

The Strictly Final date is confirmed to be Saturday 16th December 2023

Who are this year’s Strictly Contestants?

We are currently enjoying the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing. Spending Saturday evening watching the professional dancers and their celebrity partners show us what they have got on the dance floor has become a staple part of our week.

As of this week, which celebrities are still in the competition:

Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola
Annabel Croft and Johannas Radebe
Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell

And here are the contestants who have been eliminated so far in order:
Les Dennis
Nikita Kanda
Jody Cundy CBE
Amanda Abbington
Eddie Kadi
Zara McDermott
Adam Thomas
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Angela Rippon
Angela Scanlon
Nigel Harman

What song & dance styles will the couples be performing on Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Strictly Come Dancing Semi Final songs and dances revealed

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell will perform the Paso Doble to ‘Run Boy Run’ by Woodkid, and the Quickstep to ‘Mack the Knife’ by Bobby Darin.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola will Cha-Cha to the Bette Midler version of ‘Mambo Italiano’, and a Couples’ Choice dance to a Dua Lipa medley.

Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe will Salsa to ‘You’ll Be Mine (Party Time)’ by Gloria Estefan, and perform a Viennese Waltz to the Slow Moving Millie version of ‘Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want’.

Finally, Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin, who scored the series’ first perfect 40 during Musicals Week, will dance a Rumba to ‘Lift Me Up’ by Rihanna and the Charleston to ‘Fit as a Fiddle’ by Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor.

As we all love to watch and critique the dances, choose our favourites and guess the scores, wouldn’t you love to know a little more about the style of dances and what they entail?

Here’s a brief overview of some of the different dancing styles you will see on the show. As you will see all dances are not created equal, some are much harder to master than others.

Argentine Tango: Originating in Buenos Aires, Argentina this sensual dance is filled with power and passion.

Cha-Cha-Cha: Synchronicity is the key to the Cha-Cha. This lively, flirtatious dance sees the partners working together in perfect alignment.

Foxtrot: The Foxtrot is an excellent dance for beginners. It is one of the most fun and simple dances to learn. The Foxtrot consists of long, smooth, flowing movements. This type of dance works particularly well with big-band or swing music. Former Strictly pro Aljaz is a big fan of the fabulous Foxtrot.

Jive: Originating in the United States the Jive is a fun, energetic swing dance, with lots of kicks and flicks. Giovanni is known to love the Jive!

Paso Doble: Surprisingly, due to its Spanish nature the Paso Doble originates from Southern France. This dramatic dance is modelled on the actions and movements of a Spanish bullfight. This is Johannes Radebe’s favourite dance. Johannes and John Waite are etched in our memory from last year, it was clear to see that he loves the Pasodoble.

Rumba: The romantic Rumba has a 4/4 beat and when performed well is a seductive and sensual dance. Head Judge Shirely Ballas is the Queen of Rumba and if you have the pleasure of watching her dance you will see why. This is also a favourite of Amy Dowden’s.

Viennese Waltz: Considered one of the hardest ballroom dances to learn. It is quicker than the regular Waltz and is characterised with the elegant rotation.

Waltz or Slow Waltz: A smooth progressive dance consisting of long flowing movements and continuous turns. In a well-executed Waltz the dancers appear to effortlessly glide across the dancefloor. As the King of Ballroom, NTA Judge of the year, Anton Du Beke is a huge fan of the Waltz.

Quickstep: This is a quick version of the Foxtrot. It is notoriously difficult to learn, however, it is one of the most exciting to watch. It consists of extremely quick stepping, and syncopated feet rhythms and runs.

Find out what time is Strictly on TV tonight with our informative and upto date guide.

Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges

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Past Winners of Strictly Come Dancing

Find out who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing with our full list of past Strictly winners from 2004 here – Strictly Winners

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Strictly Winners: Who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing?

The full list of all the Strictly Come Dancing Winners & Champions to date.

Updated 4th December 2023

Lights, camera, dance! For years, BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing has been gracing our screens with its glitz, glamour, and incredible dance moves. As we gear up for another thrilling season of ballroom brilliance, let’s take a trip down memory lane to celebrate the past winners who’ve waltzed, tangoed, and cha-cha-cha’d their way to the top. We’ll also pay tribute to the talented runners-up who came oh-so-close to winning the coveted glitterball trophy.

Let’s look back at all the celebrity champions and their professional partners who have lifted the Glitter Ball trophy between 2004 – 2023

Full list of all the Strictly Come Dancing champions

The last season of Strictly Come Dancing came to an end on Saturday 17th December 2022, with Hamza Yassin & Jowita Przystal being crowned current reigning Strictly Champions.

With the help of professional partner Jowita, Hamza beat the likes of Helen Skelton and Fleur East to lift the glitterball trophy and become the 2024 Champion.

If you’re an avid Strictly fan you will probably be able to recite this full list of all the winners in your sleep, but for the rest of us, here’s a quick recap.

Series 1 – July 2004

Winners: BBC newsreader, Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole
Most memorable dance: Samba to ‘Love Is In The Air’ in week 5 scoring a perfect 10 from judge Arlene Phillips
Runners up: Actor, Christopher Parker and opera singer, Lesley Garrett

Series 2 – Dec 2004

Winners: Actress, Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett
Most memorable dance: Jive to ‘I’m Still Standing’ in week 3 scoring 35 points and a perfect 40 in the final
Runners up: Comedian and writer, Julian Clary and sportswoman, Denise Lewis

Series 3 – 2005

Winners: England cricketer, Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova
Most memorable dance: Foxtrot to ‘Big Spender’ in the final earning their first 10 from Head Judge Len Goodman
Runners up: ‘It Takes Two’ presenter, Zoe Ball and sportsman, Colin Jackson

Series 4 – 2006

Winners: England cricketer, Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy
Most memorable dance: The infamous Salsa to ‘Hot, Hot, Hot’ in week 5 where their microphones became entangled and they were allowed to have another go. The dance later earned them a perfect 40 in the final
Runners up: England rugby player, Matt Dawson and Spice Girl, Emma Bunton

Series 5 – 2007

Winners: Singer, Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler
Most memorable dance: Cha Cha Cha to ‘Crazy In Love’ in week 8 scoring an impressive 39 points
Runners up: Actor, Matt Di Angelo and TV presenter, Gethin Jones

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Fri 19th – Sun 21st July 2024
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Strictly Come Dancing past Winners: Who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing?

Series 6 – 2008

Winners: Actor, Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup
Most memorable dance: Foxtrot to ‘Here You Come Again’ scoring 39 points
Runners up: Singer, Rachel Stevens and TV and radio presenter, Lisa Snowdon

Series 7 – 2009

Winners: BBC Breakfast presenter, Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan
Most memorable dance: Charleston to ‘Fat Sam’s Grand Slam’
Runners up: Actor, Ricky Whittle and actress, Ali Bastian

Series 8 – 2010

Winners: Actress, Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev
Most memorable dance: Tango to ‘El Tango de Roxanne’ in week 10 scoring 38 points
Runners up: TV presenter, Matt Baker and psychologist, Pamela Stephenson

Series 9 – 2011

Winners: McFly’s Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani
Most memorable dance: Argentine Tango to ‘Asi se Baila el Tango’ scoring a perfect 40 in the final
Runners up: Actress, Chelsee Healey and actor and singer, Jason Donovan

Series 10 -2012

Winners: Olympian, Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace
Most memorable dance: Salsa to ‘I’ve Had The Time Of My Life’ in week 3 and in the final, scoring 39 points and nailing the iconic Dirty Dancing lift
Runners up: TV presenter, Denise Van Outen and Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh

Series 11 – 2013

Winners: Model, Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec
Most memorable dance: Samba to ‘Faith’ in week 12 scoring 39 points
Runners up: Actress, Natalie Gumede and journalist and TV presenter, Susanna Reid

Strictly Winners

Series 12 – 2014

Winners: TV presenter, Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev
Most memorable dance: Salsa to ‘Maria’ in week 12 scoring the first perfect 40 of the series. The couple also hold the record for the most top scores of 40 and were the first to receive a perfect score for all three of their dances in the final
Runners up: The Saturdays’ Frankie Bridge and Blue’s Simon Webbe

Series 13 – 2015

Winners: The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani
Most memorable dance: Jive in week 3/Movie Week to ‘Misirlou’ scoring 37 points
Runners up: Actresses, Kellie Bright and Georgia May Foote

Series 14 – 2016

Winners: TV presenter, Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton
Most memorable dance: American Smooth to ‘Singin’ In the Rain’ in week 3 and the final, scoring 39 points and the Jive to ‘Runaway Baby’ in week 4 and the final, scoring the perfect 40
Runners up: Actor, Danny Mac and Eternal’s Louise Redknapp

Series 15 – 2017

Winners: Joe McFadden and Katya Jones
Most memorable dance: Argentine Tango to ‘Human’ in week 12 scoring 35 points
Runners up: Singer, Alexandra Burke, performer, Debbie McGee and actress, Gemma Atkinson

Series 16 – 2018

Winners: Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton
Most memorable dance: Paso Doble in the final scoring 39 points
Runners up: Ashley Roberts & Pasha Kovalev, Faye Tozer & Giovanni Pernice, Joe Sugg & Dianne Buswell

Series 17 – 2019

Winners: Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse won with their exhilarating Rumba, showcasing their electrifying performances and dedication.
Runners-up: Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden were fierce competitors, but Kelvin and Oti’s journey was truly inspiring.

Series 18 – 2020

Winners: Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse triumphed with their unforgettable Street/Commercial routine, proving that age is just a number.
Runners-up: HRVY and Janette Manrara gave them a run for their money, but Bill and Oti’s partnership was a delight to watch.

Series 19 – 2021

Winners: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice made history with their mesmerizing Tango, becoming the first deaf contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing.
Runners-up: John Whaite and Johannes Radebe impressed the judges, but Rose and Giovanni’s emotional journey resonated with viewers.

Series 20 – 2022

Winners: Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal – the couple triumphed in the final with their couples choice to Jerusalem.
Runners-up: Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez, and Fleur East and Vito Coppola

Who will win Strictly Come Dancing 2023?

It’s definitely too soon to call, but there are some great contenders for the title. Whilst you’re rooting for your favourites to win, why not book your places at one of Donaheys fabulous Weekend Breaks with the stars of Strictly?

Meet the past winners of Strictly

Not only is the current reigning champion of Strictly, Jowita Przystal, performing and teaching workshops at our Weekend Breaks, but we also have 2021 winner Giovanni Pernice, 2017 winner Katya Jones and 2013 champion Aljaž Skorjanec too. And who knows, Strictly’s 2023 winner might also be amongst our fabulous line up.

Can you really bear to miss out on meeting and learning to dance with these amazing pro dancers?

Find out more about TV programme BBC Strictly Come Dancing on the official BBC Strictly Come Dancing website