Which celebrities are dancing in this year's Strictly Christmas Special?

If you love the festive season and also a bit of dancing, then there's good news for you - the Strictly Christmas Special is back for another year.

Six new celebrities will be partnered with Strictly professionals, all hoping to impress the four judges - Shirley, Craig, Motsi and Anton - with their jolly routines.

However, unlike the main series, it will be the studio audience who will ultimately decide the winner.

The Christmas Special will also be the last time we see Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly present the programme, before they bow out as Strictly hosts after more than a decade.

So, who's taking part this year? Keep reading to find out.

Scarlett Moffatt

Presenter and TV personality Scarlett Moffatt is the first celebrity announced to take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

She will be partnered with pro dancer Vito Coppola when she enters the ballroom.

Scarlett said: "Strictly has always held a special place in my heart, so being part of the Christmas Special feels truly magical.

"I can't wait to live my best life on that dancefloor," she added.

Melanie Blatt

Singer and cook Melanie Blatt is the second celebrity name to be revealed.

She will be put through her paces by Strictly pro Kai Widdrington, who was last year's Christmas Special champion.

Melanie is best known for being a member of the 1990s girl group All Saints, which had huge success, with a string of number one hits and more than 10 million albums sold worldwide.

It seems that Melanie can't wait to get her dancing shoes on.

She said: "If you can't have a dance at Christmas, when can you?!

"I'm so excited to meet Kai and start training to make this a dance to remember."

Jodie Ounsley aka Gladiator Fury

"STRICTLY... ARE YOU READY?"

Gladiators star Fury will be hoping to hang tough as she swaps the gauntlet for glitter in this year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

Professional rugby player and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu British Champion, Jodie Ounsley, as she's known outside of Gladiators, will be dancing with professional Neil Jones.

"I'm absolutely buzzing to be doing the Strictly Christmas Special. Being the first female rugby player means a lot to me too," Jodie explained.

"I honestly can't wait to get stuck in, I'm used to smashing into people so this is definitely going to be a challenge!"

Nicholas Bailey

Actor Nicholas Bailey is the fourth Christmas celebrity announced and he will be taking to the dancefloor alongside his pro dance partner, Luba Mushtuk.

Nicholas, who is best known for playing Dr Anthony Trueman in EastEnders, will have plenty of family support as he begins his training.

He said: "I'm really excited to be doing this, almost as excited as my wife and daughters are!

"Hopefully I'll do them, Albert Square and Luba proud. Bring on the dancefloor," Nicholas added.

Babatunde Aléshé

Comedian, actor and podcaster Babatunde Aléshé will also be joining the Strictly family this year.

He will be paired with Strictly professional dancer Nancy Xu.

It appears that Babatunde might have a little bit of experience when it comes to learning a new routine.

He revealed: "I used to do a little dancing when I was in college. I used to do Street Locking and Break Dancing, but then I found comedy and pursued that instead.

"Let's hope the old moves come back to me in time for Christmas," Babatunde joked.

Brian McFadden

Singer-songwriter Brian McFadden is the sixth and final celebrity confirmed for this year's Christmas special.

Brian first rose to fame as a member of the band Westlife, although he has also had success as a solo artist and as part of the group Boyzlife.

He will be hoping to lift the festive glitterball with his professional dancing partner Michelle Tsiakkas.

Brian said: "I'm delighted to be a part of the Strictly Christmas special.

"We are big fans of Strictly in our house so to be dancing on Christmas Day on such a magical show will make it a Christmas to remember."