Overview
- Brian McFadden was confirmed on It Takes Two as the sixth and final celebrity, partnering with Michelle Tsiakkas.
- The Christmas special cast comprises Scarlett Moffatt, Melanie Blatt, Nicholas Bailey, Jodie Ounsley, Babatunde Aleshe and Brian McFadden.
- Professional pairings are Moffatt with Vito Coppola, Blatt with Kai Widdrington, Bailey with Luba Mushtuk, Ounsley with Neil Jones and Aleshe with Nancy Xu.
- The show will be judged by Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood, and it will be the last Christmas edition hosted by Tess Daly with Claudia Winkleman.
- McFadden said he signed on because his daughter Ruby loves the show, with coverage also noting his appearance coincides with ex‑wife Vogue Williams competing on I’m A Celebrity.