The six celebrities taking part in this year's Christmas edition of Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed.
The one-off special will see each of the six famous faces pair up with a professional partner and deliver a performance for judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke with the hope of being crowned the festive winner.
Scroll on to find out who's in the lineup!
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Rosie Ramsey
Occupation: Podcaster and TV presenter
Professional Partner: Neil Jones
"I am thrilled to be dancing in this year's Strictly Christmas special! After watching my husband Chris compete a few years ago, I've been desperate to get on that dance floor myself! I also absolutely LOVE Christmas, and my partner Neil is lovely, so this is just perfect. Best. Christmas. Ever!"
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Rickie Haywood-Williams
Occupation: Radio DJ
Professional Partner: Luba Mushtuk
"I have watched Strictly over the years and always said I'd be too scared to do it. But here I am ready to go for it, sequins n' all."
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Alexandra Mardell
Occupation: Actress, formerly of Coronation Street
Professional Partner: Kai Widdrington
"I've grown up with Strictly Come Dancing, and my Mum always said she'd love to see me on the show so this really is the best Christmas present I could give her. I can't wait to get into the training room and see what festive moves I can bring to the table!"
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Larry Lamb
Occupation: Acting legend, known for Gavin & Stacey and EastEnders
Professional Partner: Nadiya Bychkova
"Christmas has come early! I can't wait to get on the dance floor and learn a brand new skill ready for all those festive parties. I am excited yet incredibly nervous but I know Nadiya will look after me, and I look forward to adding a bit of extra sparkle to Christmas day."
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Nicola Roberts
Occupation: Girls Aloud singer
Professional Partner: Giovanni Pernice
"It's truly an honour to be part of Strictly, but to be invited on to the prestigious Christmas day episode is something very special indeed. They've promised me extra glitter, sparkle and frosting all wrapped up together with a big bow on top. What more could a girl wish for at Christmas!"
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George Webster
Occupation: CBeebies Presenter
Professional Partner: Amy Dowden
"I love Strictly and have watched it every year. I've always dreamed of being on the show one year and I'm so excited to be on this year's Christmas Special! To be partnered with Amy is such an honour, we get on so well, she's so lovely and an amazing dancer. I'm looking forward to being "Strictlyfied". Bring on the glitter and everything else. I can't wait to perform on the Strictly dancefloor."
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One on Christmas Day.
Neil Wilkes
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