Tillie Amartey, Danny Cipriani and Keisha Buchanan will dance on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.
The line-up also includes Dan Snow, Sally Nugent and Jamie Borthwick who were announced by the Beeb yesterday.
The ballroom will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland and each of the six couples will perform a festive fuelled routine in a bid to impress the judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Head Judge Shirley Ballas, and the voting studio audience. But who will emerge the Christmas star of the evening, and lift the sought after Christmas trophy?

Tillie is an actress who has appeared in shows for Sky, CBBC and Channel 5, and she will be seen in BBC One’s hit series Waterloo Road as Stace Neville in January 2024. She is also known for her flair for presenting and has fronted shows on both CITV and CBBC.
Tillie will be paired with Neil Jones for the Christmas Special.
Tillie Amartey said:
“My family have been avid fans of Strictly since forever so no pressure! The nerves are real, but I am SUPER excited to bring some much-needed joy to the telly while I shimmy and sparkle my two left feet through the Christmas special!”

Danny is a former England International and current professional Rugby Union player. He most recently played for Premiership Rugby side Bath and previously played for Gloucester, Sale Sharks and Wasps in the Premiership and Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby.
He will be paired with Jowita Przystał on the show.
Danny Cipriani said:
“I’ve always enjoyed the concept of Strictly Come Dancing, it wasn’t something I ever thought I’d do. After addressing my own ideas and beliefs, I am very much looking forward to expressing myself through dance with no limitations. Strictly brings joy to everyone’s living rooms, being a part of that for Christmas Day will be special.”

Singer Songwriter Keisha Buchanan is a member of platinum selling, critically acclaimed, girl group Sugababes. Having sold out the O2 for their ‘One night only show’, they have just released their new hit single ‘When the Rain Comes’ and have been crowned the Music Week Women in Music Awards 2023 ‘Inspirational Artist’ of the year’.
Keisha will be teaming up with Gorka Marquez for the Christmas Special.
Keisha Buchanan said:
“I am so excited to be taking part, and over Christmas too, my favourite time of the year! I am looking forward to learning some new moves and embracing the dancefloor!”
The news was revealed this evening on (November, 23) on BBC Two’s It Takes Two. The Christmas Special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.