Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2024 FIRST LOOK: Vogue Williams dazzles in a leggy red dress alongside Gorka Marquez while Tamzin Outhwaite flaunts her moves in new snaps ahead of festive debut
Vogue Williams and Tamzin Outhwaite looked hot in the first photos of the festive 2024 Strictly Come Dancing special, which will waltz back onto screens in just days.
For one night only, the glitzy ballroom will reopen its doors as six brand new celebrities and their professional partners take to the dance floor.
The couples will have to perform a festive routine in the hope of impressing the judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas – and the voting studio audience to be crowned the 2024 Christmas Champions.
But eager fans can now get a glimpse of the new series in first-look photos as the professionals hit the dance floor with their celebrity partner, wearing a range of brightly colored dresses and suits.
In the official lineup photo, the ladies turned heads in their ruffles, frills and frills, while the men looked sharp in an array of red, green and white suits.
Vogue dazzled in a frilly red number that she wore with glittery strappy heels as she posed next to her dance partner Gorka Marquez.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will return to screens in just a few days and in the first pictures, Vogue Williams put on a dazzling performance in a red mini dress alongside her professional partner Gorka Marquez.
Meanwhile, Tamzin Outhwaite showed off her toned legs as she struck an impressive backbend, balancing on one foot while kicking her other leg high into the air.
Vogue, who shares Theodore, six, Gigi, four, and Otto, two, with her husband Spencer Matthews, put on a very leggy show in the mini dress which also had a white halter neck detail.
Her blonde locks were styled in a quiff and held in place with a red and white bow.
Beside her, Gorka looked dashing in tartan trousers and a red T-shirt with matching blazer.
As the couple hit the dance floor, they could be seen in different monochrome outfits due to their high energy performance, kicking and moving their feet.
In their couple’s photo, Tamzin Outhwaite looked festive in a green dress and gold shoes, while her partner Nikita Kuzmin was dressed in an all-red ensemble.
During one dance shot, Tamzin showed off her toned legs as she struck an impressive backbend, balancing on one foot while kicking her other leg high into the air.
She will compete against British driver Billy Monger and his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, who stunned in a red ruffled dress with a dramatic tulle skirt, which flew through the air as she twirled during their sensational routine.
Nadiya’s ex, Kai Widdrington, is also participating this year, teaming up with Welsh-born Tayce who shot to fame as a finalist on season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
In the official line-up photo, the ladies turned heads in ruffles, ruffles and fringe, while the gentlemen looked sharp in a range of red, green and white suits
Vogue, who shares Theodore, six, Gigi, four, and Otto, two, with her husband Spencer Matthews, put on a very leggy show in a black and white mini dress as she hit the dance floor
Her blonde locks were styled into a quiff and held in place with a bow as she donned a quiff. high energy performance for the festive show
As the couple hit the dance floor, they were seen in various monochrome outfits due to their high energy performance, kicking and moving their feet.
In their partnered photos, the couple wore matching green ensembles.
Speaking about joining the Strictly festive line-up, Tayce said: ‘I can’t wait to sled on the Strictly Ballroom floor.
‘My partner and I are going to dance for our lives! In all seriousness, it is an incredible honor to be the first Drag artist to compete on Strictly Come Dancing.
‘I hope I make all my Drag Race and Welsh fans proud! Sign me up for all the glitz, glamor and disco balls.’
Meanwhile, comedian Josh Widdicombe and his partner Karen Hauer presented a festive exhibition in green and red.
Regarding his Christmas traditions, Josh said, “I insist on order and turn when giving presents. I manage to lose all the fun.”
Series presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return, while Emma Bunton also makes an appearance.
It comes after this year’s winner Chris McCausland revealed his performance on the show was by far the “scariest” thing he has ever done, as he reflected on the unexpected emotional rollercoaster of competing.
In their couple’s photo, Tamzin Outhwaite looked festive in a green dress and gold shoes, while her partner Nikita Kuzmin was dressed in an all-red ensemble.
In her dance shots, Tamzin wore a delicate lilac dress adorned with sequins and a floating cape that flowed out behind her as she showed off her moves.
Nikita looked friendly in a black and white suit with his blond locks behind his ears
She competed against British driver Billy Monger and his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, who dazzled in a green mini dress complete with red belt, gloves and tie.
For their dance shots, Nadiya was seen in a red ruffled dress with a dramatic tulle skirt, which flew through the air as she twirled during their sensational routine.
Nadiya’s ex, Kai Widdrington, is also participating this year, teaming up with Welsh-born Tayce who shot to fame as a finalist on season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Meanwhile, comedian Josh Widdicombe and his partner Karen Hauer presented a festive exhibition in green and red
They are joined on the show by Nancy Xu and her celebrity partner, Gladiator star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
During Friday’s episode of The One Show, the comedian, 47, joined presenters Alex Jones, 47, and Lauren Laverne, 46, to discuss his experiences on the BBC show.
He was also joined by Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, 58, and comedian Lee Mack, 56, and the pair spoke about their upcoming Christmas film, Bad Tidings, which premieres on December 22.
TV presenter Alex kicked off the show by welcoming all three guests before turning to Chris to congratulate him on winning the show.
She said: ‘Congratulations Chris! We were in tears in our house, has it even sunk in?’
Chris smiled as he admitted, “It was crazy. I mean, it’s brutal, the show is stressful, it’s the scariest thing I’ve ever done. It’s the most exhausting challenge I think I’ve ever done, but the most rewarding thing I think I’ll ever do.”
“It was really remarkable, and I didn’t expect it to be emotional. I just thought it was dancing and I thought if you were good you would entertain people and they (would smile).”
He added: “But I didn’t expect people to cry, I didn’t expect to cry, and I held on until I did the semi-final and once the tap was turned on I couldn’t get out . It.’
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will airs on BBC One at 3.55pm and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.