Vogue Williams and Tamzin Outhwaite looked on fine form in first look snaps of the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing festive special, which is set to to waltz  back onto screens in a matter of days.

For one night only, the glitzy ballroom will open its doors back up as six brand new celebrities and their professional partners take to the dance floor.

The couples will need to perform a festive fuelled routine in the hope of impressing the judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas – as well as the voting studio audience in order to be crowned Christmas Champion 2024.

But eager fans can now catch a glimpse of the new series in first look snaps as the professionals take to the dance floor with their celebrity partner dressed in an array of brightly coloured dresses and suits.

In the official line-up photo, the ladies commanded attention in frills, ruffles and fringing, while the gentlemen looked strapping in an array of red, green and white suits.

Vogue dazzled in a frilly red number which she wore with strappy glittery heels as she posed alongside her dance partner Gorka Marquez.

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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will strut it’s stuff back onto screens in a matter of days and in the first look pictures, Vogue Williams put on a dazzling display in a red mini dress alongside her professional partner Gorka Marquez

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Meanwhile Tamzin Outhwaite flashed her toned legs as she took on an impressive back bend balancing on one foot, whilst her other leg kicked high into the air

Vogue, who shares Theodore, six, Gigi, four, and Otto, two, with her husband Spencer Matthews put on a very leggy display in the mini dress which also featured a white halter neck detail.

Her blonde locks were styled into a quiff and held in place with a red and white bow.

Next to her, Gorka looked dashing in a pair of tartan trousers and red T-shirt with matching blazer.

As the pair took to the dance floor they could be seen sporting different monochrome outfits for their high energy performance, kicking and flicking their feet.

In their couples picture, Tamzin Outhwaite looked festive in a green dress and gold shoes while her partner Nikita Kuzmin was dressed in an all-red ensemble.

One dancing shot saw Tamzin flash her toned legs as she took on an impressive back bend balancing on one foot, whilst her other leg kicked high into the air.

She will go up against British racing driver Billy Monger and his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova who stunned in red frilly dress that boasted a dramatic tulle skirt and flew in the air when she spun around during their sensational routine.

Nadiya’s ex, Kai Widdrington is also taking part this year and is partnered with Welsh-born Tayce who shot to fame as a finalist on season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

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In the official line-up photo, the ladies commanded attention in frills, ruffles and fringing, while the gentlemen looked strapping in an array of red, green and white suits

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Vogue, who shares Theodore, six, Gigi, four, and Otto, two, with her husband Spencer Matthews put on a very leggy display in a black and white mini dress as she took to the dance floor

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Her blonde locks were styled into a quiff and held in place with a bow as she put ona. high energy performance for the festive show

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As the pair took to the dance floor they could be seen sporting different monochrome outfits for their high energy performance, kicking and flicking their feet

In their partner shots, the pair wore matching green ensembles.

Speaking about joining the Strictly festive line-up, Tayce gushed: ‘I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor.

‘My partner and I are going to dance for our lives! In all seriousness, it’s an incredible honour to be the first Drag artist to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.

‘I hope I do all of my Drag Race and Welsh fans proud! Sign me up for all the glitz, glam and discoballs.’

Meanwhile comic Josh Widdicombe and his partner Karen Hauer put on a festive display in green and red.

Speaking of his Christmas traditions, Josh said: ‘I am insistent about sequence and turn taking with present giving. I manage to lose all fun.’

Series hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return with Emma Bunton also performing.

It comes after this year’s winner Chris McCausland revealed appearing on the show was by far the ‘scariest’ thing he has ever done as he reflected on the competition’s unexpected emotional rollercoaster.

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In their couples picture, Tamzin Outhwaite looked festive in a green dress and gold shoes while her partner Nikita Kuzmin was dressed in an all-red ensemble

In her dancing shots Tamzin wore a delicate lilac dress adorned with sequins and a floaty cape that billowed out behind her as she showed off her moves

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Nikita looked suave in a black and white suit with his blonde locks slicked back behind his ears

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She will go up against British racing driver Billy Monger and his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova who stunned in green mini dress complete with a red belt, gloves and tie

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For their dancing shots, Nadiya could be seen in red frilly dress that boasted a dramatic tulle skirt and flew in the air when she spun around during their sensational routine

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 Nadiya’s ex, Kai Widdrington is also taking part this year and is partnered with Welsh-born Tayce who shot to fame as a finalist on season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

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Meanwhile comic Josh Widdicombe and his partner Karen Hauer put on a festive display in green and red

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They will be joined on the show by Nancy Xu and her celebrity partner, Gladiator star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Chris McCausland discusses his ‘insane’ time on Strictly

During Friday’s instalment of The One Show, the comedian, 47, joined hosts Alex Jones, 47, and Lauren Laverne, 46, to discuss his experience on the BBC show.

He was also joined by Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, 58, and comedian Lee Mack, 56, and the pair spoke about their upcoming Christmas film, Bad Tidings, which premieres on December 22.

TV presenter Alex kicked off the show by welcoming all three guests before turning to Chris to congratulate him on winning the show.

She said: ‘Congratulations Chris! We were in floods of tears in our house, has it sunk in at all yet?’

Chris smiled as he admitted: ‘It’s been insane. I mean it’s relentless, the show is stressful, it’s the scariest thing I’ve ever done. It’s the most exhausting challenge I think I’ve ever done, but the most rewarding thing I think I’ll ever do.’

‘It’s been remarkable really, and I didn’t expect it to be emotional, I just thought it was dancing and I thought if you were good then you’d entertain people and they (would smile).’

He added: ‘But I didn’t expect people to cry, I didn’t expect me to cry, and I kept it in until I did (the) semi-final and then once the tap was on I couldn’t get off it.’

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One at 3.55pm and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.