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Scarlett Moffatt Named First Strictly Christmas Special Star, Paired With Vito Coppola

The festive one-off will be decided by the studio audience in Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s final series.

Overview

  • Moffatt revealed her participation on It Takes Two, where Vito Coppola was announced as her professional partner.
  • The festive special features six celebrity couples, with returning judges and hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman presenting their final Strictly episode as the studio audience selects the winner.
  • The programme will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.
  • Further cast reveals are scheduled, with the next announcement on Monday on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show with Scott Mills.
  • The casting prompted mixed social-media reactions, including concerns about Moffatt’s past dance experience and reminders that the special focuses on entertainment.