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Strictly Come Dancing

Series 23: Christmas Special

Strictly Come Dancing returns to the ballroom this Christmas, ready to captivate the nation with a celebration of dance and festive cheer. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as six celebrities step into the spotlight, each hoping to impress the judges and become Christmas Champion 2025. Boy band Blue will deliver a special musical performance, and the Christmas cast take to the floor for two spectacular group dances.

Category: Dance / Reality
Original air date: 25/12/2025

Cast and crew

Nikki ParsonsDirector
Tess DalyHost
Claudia WinklemanHost
Motsi MabuseJudge
Craig HorwoodJudge
Shirley BallasJudge
Anton Du BekeJudge

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Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 7:45pmon BBC One London
Series 23 Episode 24
Today, 7:45pmon BBC One London HD
Series 23 Episode 24
Saturday 20 December, 6:58pmon BBC Red Button 1
Series 23 Episode 25
Saturday 20 December, 7:00pmon BBC One London
Series 23 Episode 25
Saturday 20 December, 7:00pmon BBC One London HD
Series 23 Episode 25
Thursday 25 December, 5:30pmon BBC One London
Series 23