Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special line-up: Harry Judd and Abbey Clancy

Six of probably the most loved Strictly Come Dancing winners & contestants from previous collection are returning for a festive edition, bringing a few sparkle to BBC One on Christmas Day.

Deck the halls with boughs of glitter balls and hang those ballroom shoes at the top of your Christmas tree because this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special line-up has been revealed.

Cassidy, from Market Deeping, danced his way into the hearts of the nation in March after he beat five normal people with extraordinary stories in the first ever People’s Strictly in aid of Comic Relief.

Let us know in the comment box below, but for now, here’s a reminder of last year’s festive Strictly Come Dancing special…

The former winners will also be joined by fellow champ Tom Chambers, in addition to Alison Hammond, Lisa Snowdon and Royal Marine medic Cassidy Little.

Strictly professionals Pasha Kovalev, Brendan Cole and Robin Windsor will partner the ladies whilst Natalie Lowe, Oti Mabuse and Joanne Clifton will partner the gentlemen.

Also joining them will be TV presenter Alison Hammond (series 12), former show runner-up Lisa Snowdon and victor Tom Chambers (both series six).

All six contestants have already started rehearsals for the Christmas show, with routines set to be themed around family favourites including Alice in Wonderland, Jack Frost and Scrooge.

While the judges – Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood – will return to voice their opinions on the performances, the studio audience will decide which couple wins.

Now the Canadian will be reunited with dance partner Natalie Lowe for the Christmas special, which will be aired on BBC One on Christmas Day.