Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024 cast: Confirmed line-up for festive special

Last year, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and professional dancer Nancy Xu soared to victory on the show, but who could be following in their footsteps?

With the full line-up now announced, read on for everything you need to know about the cast.

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2024 cast: Confirmed line-up

The celebrities announced to be taking part are as follows:

• Josh Widdicombe
• Tayce
• Vogue Williams
• Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
• Tamzin Outhwaite
• Billy Monger

Read on to find out more about this year's contestants, including who they’ll be dancing with and what they’ve said about taking part.

Billy Monger

Age: 25

Job: Racing driver and TV presenter

Instagram: @billymongerracing

Professional dance partner: Nadiya Bychkova

Billy Monger is a racing driver and TV presenter who scored podiums in British Formula 3 and won the Pau Grand Prix in European Formula 3.

However, Billy was injured in a high-speed collision during Formula 4, which left him with both legs amputated. But Billy refused to give up on his racing career and now lobbies to allow both disabled and non-disabled drivers to race alongside each other.

"I've spent the last 12 months training 20 hours a week for an Ironman world record attempt, but the thought of donning sequins in front of Craig Revel Horwood fills me with a fear I've never experienced before," Monger said of joining the Christmas cast.

"This is about as far from my comfort zone as it can get! My family are big Strictly fans, so I'm doing it for them, and to raise awareness for what I'm doing for Comic Relief next year. I'm just hoping my leg doesn't fall off mid-dance!” "

Tamzin Outhwaite

Age: 54

Job: Actor

Instagram: @glamzin

Professional dance partner: Nikita Kuzmin

Tamzin Outhwaite is an actress many will recognise from her role as Mel Owen in EastEnders, as well as leading roles including DCI Sasha Miller in the BBC's New Tricks, and in Hotel Babylon and Murder Is Easy.

More recently, viewers saw the actress star in Channel 5's mystery series The Wives, which came to an end back in September.

"I'm so excited to swap the stage for the Strictly Ballroom this Christmas," Outhwaite said of her joining the festive line-up.

She continued: "I'm used to performing in front of a live audience, but this is a whole new experience. I can’t wait to immerse myself in all things glitter and sequins – let's hope the judges show Nikita and I some extra festive cheer this Christmas!"

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Age: 36

Job: Gladiator and Olympian

Instagram: @aikines

Professional dance partner: Nancy Xu

Many will have last seen Harry Aikines-Aryeetey on screens as Nitro in the BBC reboot of Gladiators earlier this year, as well as a recent appearance on Celebrity MasterChef.

Harry is also a Team GB, Commonwealth and World gold medallist sprinter, and became the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships, he won 2005 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, when he was just 17 years old.

Speaking of joining the Strictly Christmas line-up, Harry said: "STRICTLY....ARE YOU READY?! Nitro's blasting onto the Ballroom floor this Christmas! I'm swapping my trainers for dancing shoes, and trust me, I’m bringing the power, the energy and the moves! This December I'm gonna light up that dance floor and crank the Christmas spirit all the way UP. Let's do this!"

Vogue Williams

Age: 39

Job: Presenter, podcaster, DJ and fitness expert

Instagram: @voguewilliams

Professional dance partner: Carlos Gu

Vogue Williams is best known for her broadcast work, which has ranged from presenting documentaries and hosting studio shows to appearing in her own reality show.

In addition, she often presents the fashion and red carpet segments on ITV’s Lorraine.

Williams has also launched her own podcasts, Never Live It Down, My Therapist Ghosted Me and Spencer and Vogue.

Vogue said: "I’m so excited to join the Strictly family! Carlos would have more of a chance of winning a Nobel prize than turning me into a good dancer but I am determined to try my very best! I’m loving it so far, bring on the ballroom floor."

Tayce

Age: 30

Job: Drag artist, model and presenter

Instagram: @itstayce

Professional dance partner: Kai Widdrington

Tayce is set to make herstory as the first drag queen on the show.

The drag artist rose to fame a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 2, where she placed runner-up to Lawrence Chaney.

Following her appearance on Drag Race, Tayce has modelled for brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier.

She has also presented on BBC Radio 1, MTV and Sky, and launched her music career with her own rap single Swagzilla.

Tayce says: “I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor. My partner and I are going to dance for our lives! In all seriousness, it’s an incredible honour to be the first Drag artist to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. I hope I do all of my Drag Race and Welsh fans proud! Sign me up for all the glitz, glam and discoballs.”

Josh Widdicombe

Age: 41

Job: Stand-up comedian and actor

Instagram: @joshwiddicombe

Professional dance partner: Karen Hauer

Josh is best known for starring on Channel 4's panel show The Last Leg, and for his starring role in the BBC sitcom Josh.

He has also appeared on various other comedy and quiz panel shows, including QI, A League of Their Own and Have I Got News for You, and co-hosts the podcast Parenting Hell with fellow comedian Rob Beckett.

The comedian also won the first season of Taskmaster in 2015 and the show's first Champion of Champions special in 2017.

Speaking about joining the Strictly special, he said: "I am utterly terrified this will end in humiliation and worried I’m going to be so bad I will ruin Christmas for the nation. Why have I done this?"

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One and iPlayer on Christmas Day.

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