The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 will air on BBC One and iPlayer from 5.30pm on Christmas Day, featuring six celebrity contestants paired with professional dancers competing for the title of Christmas Champion.
Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will oversee the festivities for the final time, with surprises planned before their departure. The judging panel includes Head Judge Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke, who will offer advice and scores before the studio audience votes for the winner.
The special promises a winter wonderland theme with dazzling group dances, live music, and festive magic. The celebrities and their professional partners have teased their routines and shared first impressions of each other.
