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Strictly Come Dancing S23E00 Christmas Special 2025
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00:00:00Do you remember me I sat upon your knee?
00:00:16I wrote to you with childhood fantasy
00:00:21No more lives torn apart
00:00:31That wars would never stop
00:00:35And time would heal our hearts
00:00:41Every man would have a friend
00:00:47That riot would always win
00:00:51And love would never end
00:00:58This is my girl
00:01:03Peace, peace, peace
00:01:06Shining out the holly
00:01:15But up the tree before my spirit falls again
00:01:19We'll look at the star blue
00:01:22I may be rushing things
00:01:24But at the halls again now
00:01:29For we need a little Christmas
00:01:31Right this very name
00:01:33Candles in the window
00:01:35Carols in the spirit
00:01:37Yes, we need a little Christmas
00:01:39Right this very name
00:01:41Pattern's not a single thing
00:01:44But sanity, we're in a hurry time
00:01:47Down on the chimney
00:01:49Turn on the brightest string
00:01:51Of lights I've ever seen
00:01:53Spine some blue cake
00:01:56It's time we hung some tin
00:01:58So in the evergreen bough
00:02:02For I've grown a little leaner
00:02:06Grown a little color
00:02:08Grown a little sound
00:02:10Grown a little older
00:02:12And I need a little angel
00:02:14Sitting on my shoulder
00:02:15Need a little Christmas now
00:02:19For we need a little music
00:02:40Need a little laughter
00:02:42Need a little singing
00:02:43Bring him through the rafter
00:02:45And we need a little snappy
00:02:47Happy ever after
00:02:49Need a little Christmas
00:02:53It's Christmas in the Strictly Ballroom
00:03:11A huge thank you to our Christmas cast
00:03:37And choreographer Mandy Moore
00:03:39For that fantastic start to the show
00:03:41We have six brand new celebrities
00:03:46Ready to sprinkle some festive magic
00:03:48Onto the dance floor
00:03:49Plus later we'll have a special performance
00:03:51From Blue
00:03:52But first
00:03:53Exactly
00:03:55But first
00:03:56Four people who share names
00:03:57With Santa's reindeer
00:03:59There's Dasher
00:04:00Dancer
00:04:01Prancer
00:04:02And Craig
00:04:03Please welcome
00:04:05The judges
00:04:06Craig
00:04:09Rebel
00:04:10Horwood
00:04:10And Motsi Mabuse
00:04:12Shirley Ballas
00:04:15And Anton Dubek
00:04:17Step into Christmas
00:04:18Step into Christmas
00:04:18Step together
00:04:20We can watch the snow
00:04:21Forever in the world
00:04:23Be there
00:04:25Come along with me
00:04:27Step into Christmas
00:04:28The mission is free
00:04:30Step into Christmas
00:04:34We can watch the snow
00:04:37We can watch the snow
00:04:37Forever in the world
00:04:39It's my special Christmas
00:04:41We at Mission is free
00:04:44Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
00:04:47The judges, everyone
00:04:50Magnificent
00:04:52Tonight we'll combine the judges' scores
00:04:54With the votes of our studio audience
00:04:56To decide who will be our Christmas champion
00:04:59So tuck into your Yule log
00:05:01And enjoy the show
00:05:03And while you do
00:05:04Please welcome
00:05:05Our Christmas stars
00:05:06And finally
00:05:20And finally
00:05:34TV presenter Scarlet Moffat
00:05:36And her partner Vito Goplin
00:05:38The snow star is new
00:05:39The snow
00:05:40All around me
00:05:41Human places
00:05:44And it's gone
00:05:46And it's a season
00:05:48Loving, understanding
00:05:51Merry Christmas
00:05:53If you want
00:05:55Good luck to you all
00:06:04Let's get started
00:06:05First, on to the floor
00:06:07With the Charleston
00:06:08It's comedian
00:06:09Babatunde Aleshe
00:06:10And his partner Nancy
00:06:12Oh, yeah?
00:06:19I love getting to do this
00:06:21Hi, people
00:06:24My name is Babatunde Aleshe
00:06:26And I'm best known
00:06:27For being a stand-up comedian
00:06:29I was like
00:06:30I just get to make people laugh all day
00:06:34That's just the best job ever
00:06:36What I like about dancing
00:06:39Is watching other people do it
00:06:41I'm not supposed to be doing something like this
00:06:45I don't dance
00:06:45I mean, I'm looking forward to, like
00:06:48Challenging myself
00:06:49And seeing what I could do
00:06:51But there's no turning back from this
00:06:53I can't act hard anymore
00:06:55Like
00:06:55The man am I going to be like
00:06:56Nah, bruh, you're a ballroom dancer
00:06:57Oh, Lord
00:07:01What am I doing?
00:07:02What am I doing, guys?
00:07:06Learning the Charleston
00:07:07I'm finding it
00:07:08Very, very hard
00:07:10Okay
00:07:12Yeah, they say less is more
00:07:15But not with the Charleston
00:07:16Yeah
00:07:16More is more
00:07:18More, more, more, more
00:07:19You can do better
00:07:20How Nancy is teaching me
00:07:23Is by chasing me around the room
00:07:25Telling me to do it again
00:07:27I love you
00:07:29Do it again
00:07:29When it comes to the show
00:07:32I'm going to be a bag of nerves
00:07:34I'm a bag of nerves now
00:07:35But I'm getting the hang of it
00:07:36Bit by bit
00:07:37In my dance
00:07:41I am the naughty elf
00:07:42I'm trying to convince Nancy
00:07:43To be naughty
00:07:44But I think she needs some practice
00:07:46So we are at a group rehearsal
00:07:49I've given Nancy an air piece
00:07:51And I'm going to make her
00:07:52Mess with some of the dancing
00:07:53This is going to be so much fun
00:07:55Okay, Nancy
00:07:57Nod your head if you can hear me
00:07:58All right
00:07:59Go up to Kai
00:08:00And say you look like an action figure
00:08:01You look like an action figure
00:08:04Me?
00:08:05Yeah
00:08:05What one?
00:08:06Barbie
00:08:07Barbie
00:08:08Are you okay today?
00:08:12Okay, hide hide hide
00:08:13Praise coming
00:08:14Hide hide hide
00:08:15Get some snacks
00:08:20Give Nick one
00:08:21Put it in his mouth
00:08:22Chinese medicine
00:08:23Scream jingle bells
00:08:27To wake him up
00:08:28Jingle bells
00:08:29Tell him you smell nice
00:08:32You smell like Christmas cake
00:08:34Gonna bite you
00:08:35That's a clear no
00:08:38Thank you very much
00:08:39That was incredible
00:08:41I think that you're ready
00:08:43To be a naughty elf
00:08:43Oh, absolutely
00:08:44Ready
00:08:45All right, let's go practice
00:08:46We've got to rehearse
00:08:47See you guys
00:08:47All right
00:08:49Dancing the Charleston
00:08:54Babatunde Eleshe
00:08:55And his partner
00:08:56Nancy Shue
00:08:57You better watch out
00:09:21You better not cry
00:09:22You better not pout
00:09:23I'm telling you why
00:09:25Santa Claus is coming
00:09:26To town
00:09:28He's making a list
00:09:31He's checking it twice
00:09:32He's gonna find out
00:09:33Who's naughty and nice
00:09:34Santa Claus is coming
00:09:36To town
00:09:37He sees you when you're sleeping
00:09:41He knows when you're away
00:09:43He knows if you've been bad
00:09:46You're talking for goodness sake
00:09:48You better watch out
00:09:50You better not pout
00:09:51You better not pout
00:09:52I'm telling you why
00:09:53Santa Claus is coming
00:09:55To town
00:09:56He sees you when you're sleeping
00:10:05And he knows when you're away
00:10:07He knows if you've been bad
00:10:09Good so be good for goodness sake
00:10:12You better watch out
00:10:14You better not cry
00:10:15You better not pout
00:10:16I'm telling you why
00:10:17Santa Claus is coming
00:10:19You mean the big fat man
00:10:31With the long white beard
00:10:32He's coming to town
00:10:35You're a cheeky little elf
00:10:52Aren't you?
00:10:53Let's put us all in the Christmas mood
00:10:55Dancing on the telly
00:10:57On Christmas Day
00:10:59How does that feel?
00:11:00It's good
00:11:00I feel good
00:11:01Yes
00:11:02I'm tired
00:11:02Yes
00:11:03Now I know a George who happens to love a Charleston
00:11:07Let's see if he's going to be naughty or nice
00:11:09Great
00:11:10I do love a Charleston
00:11:13And I like being naughty
00:11:14That is true
00:11:15For me that was a little laid back
00:11:18I've got to be honest
00:11:19It looked like you were dancing
00:11:28After you've just had your full Christmas dinner
00:11:30Well he has
00:11:31But you know what?
00:11:32The swivel was absolutely brilliant
00:11:35Your timing was exceptional
00:11:37And your musicality was wonderful
00:11:40It was a really great routine
00:11:41Excellent
00:11:42He's very fussy about the swivel
00:11:44I know
00:11:45Motsey
00:11:46Well it wouldn't be Christmas without a naughty elf on the shelf
00:11:51And you gave us to be a bath
00:11:53A naughty elf on the shelf
00:11:56And dancing
00:11:57You were excellent
00:11:58We love the musicality
00:12:00We love your personality
00:12:02Thank you
00:12:05Very well guys
00:12:06Thank you
00:12:07Shirley
00:12:08A very very delicious Christmas cake
00:12:12Very naughty
00:12:13But very nice
00:12:14I like Christmas cake
00:12:15I have to say
00:12:17Everything in that was tasty
00:12:18Yummy
00:12:19And truly scrumptious
00:12:21Wasn't it
00:12:21Oh no it was
00:12:22Oh we loved it
00:12:23And the swivels
00:12:24And the connection
00:12:24And the timing
00:12:26Was just the star on the cake
00:12:28You were absolutely divine together
00:12:30Well done you
00:12:31Thank you
00:12:32Thank you
00:12:32Well done
00:12:34Oh
00:12:35And
00:12:36Hello swivel
00:12:37What about that swivel?
00:12:39Come on
00:12:40On your own
00:12:41Giving it plenty
00:12:41I like it
00:12:42Very clean
00:12:43Great timing
00:12:44Lovely partnering
00:12:45I enjoyed it enormously
00:12:47Well done
00:12:48Thank you so much
00:12:49Thanks
00:12:50Sounds like the judges love an elf who can swivel
00:12:53Absolutely yeah
00:12:54Congratulations
00:12:55Thank you
00:12:56Go and enjoy the party
00:12:57Thank you
00:12:58Thank you
00:12:58Thank you
00:12:59Thank you
00:12:59Thank you
00:13:00Thank you
00:13:01Nancy
00:13:02Come on
00:13:02Come on
00:13:03Come on
00:13:04Come on
00:13:05Come on
00:13:06Come on
00:13:08Well done
00:13:13Well done
00:13:14We just opened the Christmas show
00:13:15Yeah
00:13:16How did you find it?
00:13:17I found it really good
00:13:18I'm tired
00:13:19Yes
00:13:20My lord
00:13:21I know
00:13:22This is the Charleston
00:13:23I know
00:13:24Why did you guys do this?
00:13:25This is tiring
00:13:26You did have the most tiring dance
00:13:29It's hard work right?
00:13:30Yes
00:13:31But do you know what?
00:13:32I said to him
00:13:33Yeah
00:13:34Accept at the moment
00:13:35You can do the Charleston
00:13:36Then you will feel great
00:13:38In Christmas night
00:13:40Yes
00:13:41You can just sit there
00:13:42Or sit in the bed
00:13:43Or lie in the bed
00:13:44Having any food in your bed
00:13:45That's right
00:13:46Without guilty
00:13:47I plan to do that
00:13:48Don't worry about that
00:13:49You absolutely smash that
00:13:50How happy are you about the judges comments?
00:13:52You know
00:13:53Maybe
00:13:54And another time
00:13:55Maybe
00:13:56You might see a better Charleston
00:13:57Who knows
00:13:58I've never seen a better Charleston
00:13:59You've never seen a better Charleston
00:14:00You've never
00:14:01Not what you saw tonight
00:14:02Tonight was the one
00:14:03Unbelievable
00:14:04Christmas
00:14:05That's right
00:14:06Correct
00:14:07Christmas Charleston
00:14:08Yes
00:14:09Ten out of ten
00:14:10Good luck
00:14:11To both of you
00:14:12Thank you
00:14:13Scores are in
00:14:14Ladies and gentlemen
00:14:15The judges have their scores
00:14:16Come on
00:14:17Craig Revel Horwood
00:14:18Eight
00:14:19Motsi Mabusa
00:14:20Nine
00:14:22Shirley Basch
00:14:23Nine
00:14:25And Anton Dubé
00:14:27Nine
00:14:28Yes
00:14:29Yes
00:14:30Yes
00:14:31Yes
00:14:32Yes
00:14:33No
00:14:34You're happy
00:14:35It's naughty
00:14:36It's naughty
00:14:41I'm very happy
00:14:42I'm very happy
00:14:43Yeah but
00:14:44Oh the door
00:14:45The door
00:14:46The door
00:14:47Excuse me
00:14:48Oh
00:14:49Oh
00:14:50Oh
00:14:51Oh
00:14:52Oh
00:14:53Oh
00:14:54Oh
00:14:55Oh
00:14:56Oh
00:14:57Oh
00:14:58Oh
00:14:59Oh
00:15:00Oh
00:15:01Oh
00:15:02Thank goodness they can dance
00:15:03Oh dear
00:15:04Oh dear
00:15:05Oh
00:15:06Oh
00:15:07Oh
00:15:08Oh
00:15:09Oh
00:15:10Oh
00:15:11Thank you
00:15:12Our next couple is former All Saints star Melanie Blatt and her partner Kai
00:15:17Tonight they're dancing to the song Santa Baby and just like Santa Mel's hoping to deliver the perfect gift for Christmas Day a sophisticated Strictly performance
00:15:26So I'm Mel and I'm going to be attempting to dance
00:15:33I used to be in a band in the 90s called All Saints it was amazing being with my best mate travelling the world but the dancing was a lot of plodding around there was a lot of shoulder bopping back in those days I don't think there's going to be any comparison to dancing on Strictly
00:15:36años
00:15:51I've always been nervous when I sang so this is going to be like times a million
00:15:57세
00:15:59I am at the point of my life where I know that I need to challenge myself so I mean you know it's a once in a lifetime experience
00:16:05I'm just going to give it my best.
00:16:11We are going to be dancing theatre jazz.
00:16:14It's sort of Fred and Ginger-esque.
00:16:16A lot of, sort of, posing.
00:16:19I'm actually really enjoying it.
00:16:21And that's probably got something to do with Kai as well.
00:16:23I mean, he's so lovely.
00:16:24I'm holding on to you for doing all that.
00:16:26That's okay, that's normal.
00:16:27I wouldn't say I'm in my natural element here,
00:16:29because I've got scoliosis and I've got metal rods in my spine,
00:16:32and that makes me quite stiff.
00:16:34Yeah, and let's give it to Gene Kelly.
00:16:36So if my life on Shuggy wasn't hard enough,
00:16:38Kai decided to bring umbrellas into this relationship.
00:16:41Whoa!
00:16:42It's just like, to me, a spiky weapon.
00:16:47I don't like doing anything half-hearted.
00:16:50Whether I can put it off, I don't know, but I'm going to give it a good go.
00:16:56So we've been so busy rehearsing,
00:16:58and Kai's been so amazing teaching me this dance,
00:17:00I thought I'd take him to the fairground
00:17:01and let him have some fun on some rides.
00:17:04What a lovely idea Mel had to bring me to the winter fair.
00:17:09It's not really Mel's cup of tea.
00:17:11I love it.
00:17:12Whoo!
00:17:13I've never seen a fully grown human man enjoy fairground rides as much as Kai.
00:17:19It's bringing me joy watching him.
00:17:22I love it so much.
00:17:25Oh, my gosh!
00:17:28Whoo!
00:17:29Whoo!
00:17:31Whoo!
00:17:32Whoo!
00:17:33We're trying to get Mel on the roller coasters all day,
00:17:35but she's finally agreed to one,
00:17:37and I've heard it's really scary.
00:17:38Are you ready?
00:17:39Yes.
00:17:40Come on, let's go!
00:17:41It's been an amazing night.
00:17:42We've had so much fun,
00:17:43and now I'm just ready to get on that dance floor and dance.
00:17:44Dancing Theatre Jazz.
00:17:45Melanie Blatt and her partner Kai Windrington.
00:17:47CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
00:17:49CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
00:17:51It's been an amazing night.
00:17:52We've had so much fun,
00:17:53and now I'm just ready to get on that dance floor and dance.
00:17:56CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
00:18:02Dancing Theatre Jazz.
00:18:04Melanie Blatt and her partner Kai Windrington.
00:18:07Santa Baby, slip a sable under the tree for me.
00:18:22I've been an awful good girl, Santa Baby,
00:18:26so hurry down the camera tonight.
00:18:33Santa Baby, I picked it for convertible, too.
00:18:36Light blue.
00:18:38And I'll wait up for you, dear, you, Santa Baby,
00:18:41so hurry down the chimney tonight.
00:18:48Santa Baby, you'll fill my stocking with a duplex and checks.
00:18:54Sign your ex on your line, Santa Baby,
00:18:57so hurry down the chimney tonight.
00:19:00F Hundred and a duplex and mastery danیet.
00:19:06A duplex..
00:19:16You, Santa Baby, who you got to connect to me?
00:19:21A duplex!
00:19:22A duplex!
00:19:23I don't need nothin' policy in the laver.
00:19:24Santa Baby, to witness you.
00:19:25I don't need another phone, Santa baby
00:19:29So hurry down the chimney tonight
00:19:31Santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight
00:19:43You made it!
00:19:45Well done! Well done!
00:19:49Well done, Mel! Well done, my darling!
00:19:51I'm not surprised you look pleased with yourself
00:19:53You made that look effortless
00:19:55I can't believe I was still standing
00:19:57It was good!
00:19:59You made it look easy, did you enjoy it?
00:20:01I did, I really enjoyed it
00:20:03It took me well to get to that point, but right now I enjoyed it
00:20:05Well the audience loved it, let's see how the judges felt
00:20:07A little bit of theatre jazz for you, Shirley
00:20:09Ooh, Anton and I love a little bit of theatre jazz
00:20:12It was full of glitz and glamour
00:20:14Baubles, bangles, everything that goes divine
00:20:17that hangs on your tree
00:20:19Lights, camera, action
00:20:21I particularly liked the way you used the umbrella in the middle
00:20:23You were totally in sync
00:20:25You were never in sync, darling
00:20:27On your umbrella
00:20:29Your umbrella scene was fabulous
00:20:31The whole thing, I just thought
00:20:33Well, that was fabulous
00:20:35Do you think it was fabulous?
00:20:36Oh, I loved it!
00:20:37Fabulous!
00:20:38Fabulous!
00:20:39Oh!
00:20:40Oh!
00:20:41It was the night before Christmas
00:20:43And all was quiet
00:20:45In the department store
00:20:47Until you came in
00:20:49And started all that nonsense
00:20:50I mean, I loved it
00:20:51It was all stylish and sophisticated
00:20:53And theatre jazz
00:20:55Yeah!
00:20:56Oh, I love a bit of theatre jazz
00:20:58I don't know what it was
00:20:59That was...
00:21:00That was terrific
00:21:01Start your timing
00:21:02I loved your timing
00:21:03Ba-da-ba-
00:21:05All the tacit beats there that you hit
00:21:07And all that
00:21:08Giving it all
00:21:09I really enjoyed it
00:21:11And it's still an umbrella
00:21:13Thank you!
00:21:14Thank you!
00:21:15All that and umbrella-ography
00:21:18Well done, Mel
00:21:19Here to jazz
00:21:20We're talking your language, Craig
00:21:22Indeed
00:21:23The custard was getting a little bit lumpy, darling
00:21:26Oh!
00:21:27Well done!
00:21:28Fantastic!
00:21:31Much more beautiful than the custard
00:21:33You have a magnificent develope
00:21:35I saw you do that, my love
00:21:37You did those really sharp and fantastic jab kicks
00:21:40Which I love
00:21:41The prop work is always difficult
00:21:43I think you did a very fine job of it, my love
00:21:46Wow!
00:21:47Thank you!
00:21:50I love Christmas, Craig
00:21:52Motsy
00:21:53Listen
00:21:54If Santa saw this dance
00:21:56He would be sprinting down the chimney
00:21:59Because this was lovely
00:22:01It was sensual
00:22:02You were in sync
00:22:03It had a flair
00:22:04And to top it all off
00:22:06What a beautiful smile
00:22:08Thank you!
00:22:09Thank you so much
00:22:11The judges loved it
00:22:13And the audience did too
00:22:14Here goes
00:22:15Thank you, Mel
00:22:16Thank you very much
00:22:17Mel and Kai
00:22:20Come on then, let's get up these stairs
00:22:22I love your face throughout all of that
00:22:35You were like, yeah, this is what I'm doing
00:22:37It's Christmas Day
00:22:38And your daughter, Lily Ella
00:22:39She came over from America
00:22:40Yeah, but I haven't seen it for a year
00:22:42So I can't wait for it to be done
00:22:44So I can go and give her a big hug
00:22:45Yeah, it won't be long
00:22:46I promise
00:22:47Tell me about how have you found the whole strictification
00:22:51It's been amazing, yet challenging
00:22:54You know, coming and getting out of my comfort zone
00:22:56Having to wear a dress
00:22:57Having to look like custard
00:22:59You know, all of these things
00:23:00But it's very Christmassy custard
00:23:02So it's fine
00:23:03It's absolutely fine
00:23:05Kai, I have to mention your mum, Candice
00:23:07She is in the audience tonight
00:23:09She is, yes
00:23:10And she makes you very special snack for Christmas Day
00:23:13Share with the group
00:23:14Yeah, so every Christmas morning since I was a boy
00:23:16She's always made sausage rolls by hand
00:23:19But with the secret ingredient of mango chutney
00:23:22And I have to tell you, it is to die for
00:23:24We're all here for it
00:23:25We're all here for it
00:23:26Congratulations
00:23:27You were both excellent
00:23:28The scores are in
00:23:29The judges' scores are in
00:23:31Craig Revel Hall
00:23:33Eight
00:23:34You said eight?
00:23:35Okay
00:23:36Motsi Mabusa
00:23:37Nine
00:23:38Yeah
00:23:39Shirley Ballast
00:23:41Oh, I loved it
00:23:42Ten
00:23:43Yeah
00:23:44Ten
00:23:45Anton Dubek
00:23:46Nine
00:23:47Yay
00:23:48Happy with that
00:23:49Congratulations
00:23:50Still to come, Scarlett and Vito dance a cha-cha
00:23:56How is training going?
00:23:57By the way, you both look magnificent
00:24:00How is training?
00:24:01Honestly, we've had such a giggle
00:24:03Things have jiggled on my body that I didn't know could jiggle
00:24:05But it's just like
00:24:07It's just honestly
00:24:08Laughed from start to finish
00:24:09Yeah, we laugh a lot
00:24:10We chat a lot
00:24:11And we snack
00:24:12And we eat
00:24:13Yeah, we eat a lot
00:24:14We dance
00:24:15We dance
00:24:16Okay, we can't wait to see it
00:24:17I don't know if they've been drinking
00:24:19Tess
00:24:20Our next couple is Westlife star Brian McFadden and his partner Michelle
00:24:24And they are going to be dancing a jive
00:24:27Oh, Tess
00:24:28Now, now, before you carry on, I just
00:24:30You know there's, there isn't an Argentine tango in the show tonight
00:24:34But, and we all know it's your favourite dance
00:24:36So, the four of us, we've had a whip round and we decided to get you one for Christmas
00:24:41Aw, thank you
00:24:43What's your name?
00:24:44How many players are going on?
00:24:45Best present ever!
00:24:46Best present ever!
00:24:48Merry Christmas!
00:24:4912!
00:24:51Oh my god!
00:25:04How many players are going on?
00:25:06A little bit too much stuffing with the turkey.
00:25:14Hello, I'm Brian McFadden.
00:25:15You probably know me best for being in Westlife.
00:25:18Being in Westlife was one of the best experiences of my life,
00:25:21getting to travel around the world, being a pop star,
00:25:24which is something I never thought I was going to be as a kid.
00:25:27My house was always full of dancing.
00:25:29It was a huge part of growing up in Ireland.
00:25:31I wasn't very good at it, but I absolutely loved doing it.
00:25:34You know, Strictly, it's an institution.
00:25:37It's part of British history.
00:25:38But the main reason I'm doing this is for my daughter, Ruby.
00:25:40She's absolutely obsessed with Strictly.
00:25:42I can't wait to see her little face when she sees me on Christmas Day.
00:25:50The jive is very, very difficult.
00:25:52It's not an easy dance.
00:25:53Point this out.
00:25:54You know, it's fast.
00:25:55You need really good stamina for it.
00:25:57It's hard.
00:25:59You see, there's this preconceived idea that being in a boy band
00:26:02means you're a great dancer.
00:26:03But my Westlife days, our biggest dance move
00:26:05was getting off the stool for the key change.
00:26:10So today was a little bit of a break from the norm.
00:26:13And we had my wife, Danielle, and my daughter, Ruby,
00:26:15come down and join us.
00:26:16Hello.
00:26:19Do you want to watch us do our dance?
00:26:21Christmas, I don't want to miss out on the holidays.
00:26:25My daddy's the best dancer in the world.
00:26:28Dad!
00:26:30I think my daddy's going to win Strictly.
00:26:35I heard that there's a great choir on in Somerset House
00:26:41singing Christmas carols,
00:26:42so I'm bringing Michelle to see what I do every day.
00:26:45Can't wait.
00:26:45It is Merry Christmas.
00:26:48Everybody's having fun.
00:26:52What a little treat for Christmas.
00:26:53To be able to hear all those voices around you.
00:26:55It is really magical.
00:26:56It's the best thing in the world.
00:26:57Now that we have you here,
00:27:02there actually is a particular number we sing.
00:27:04Oh, really?
00:27:05About flying.
00:27:06I'll fly without wigs.
00:27:07You know it, you know it.
00:27:09I wasn't really prepared for that,
00:27:11but I've been singing that song for 27 years now,
00:27:13so it's in there.
00:27:14Everybody's looking for that something
00:27:17One thing that makes it all complete
00:27:23When Brian was singing, it did feel quite emotional.
00:27:26It's a beautiful song.
00:27:31To be able to sing with a big choir like that,
00:27:34that was a pretty special moment.
00:27:38Now, it feels like the night before Christmas.
00:27:41Everything's ready to go,
00:27:42and now, focus on the dance.
00:27:53Once he's in the job,
00:27:54Brian McFadden
00:27:56and his partner, Michelle Chappis.
00:27:58APPLAUSE
00:27:59I'm already, you know you're a man in the life.
00:28:12Run, run, brutal,
00:28:13Brenda's not to come behind.
00:28:18Run, run, brutal,
00:28:19Santa's got to be in the town.
00:28:24Brenda, be here,
00:28:25garden, we've been here
00:28:26We're형,اب
00:28:27We're well-being.
00:28:43I don't want the Christmas is a rock for me, let's take me party
00:28:49It's a win-win run, women like a shooting sky
00:28:55Oh my goodness, but they've got a baby to tell them
00:29:01Give me a baby, call me, tell me, make me feel really bad
00:29:07It's a win-win run, women like a rock
00:29:14Oh yeah, oh yeah
00:29:22Yeah, oh yeah
00:29:26Part, part, part, part
00:29:28Part, part, part
00:29:31Oh, oh yeah
00:29:37Yeah
00:29:43CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
00:29:55Are you OK, Brian? Are you OK there, my love?
00:29:58I mean...
00:30:00Not many people could manage that after a Christmas dinner guy drive.
00:30:04Way too much turkey.
00:30:06You can have a lie down in a minute.
00:30:08Oh, a minute.
00:30:09Not just yet. Let's go to the judges, find out what they thought first.
00:30:12You've got a pretty good view there, Abton.
00:30:15Oh, yeah, I had...
00:30:17I had too close...
00:30:19You were thrilled with that bit there, weren't you?
00:30:21Enjoying this film?
00:30:23He gets an extra point.
00:30:26It did make me think,
00:30:28I must go over and crack some walnuts.
00:30:30I know how to do it now.
00:30:32What a clinching going on.
00:30:35I thought this was...
00:30:37This was great.
00:30:39I loved it.
00:30:42Absolutely magical.
00:30:43I mean, a rock and roll number from a rock and roll star.
00:30:47You were magnificent.
00:30:49I thought that was terrific.
00:30:51Oh, thank you.
00:30:52That's what we like to hear.
00:30:55It did lack a little bit of precision.
00:30:58Oh, it's Christmas.
00:31:03That's the only negative.
00:31:05The energy was absolutely fantastic.
00:31:08You even had retraction in your kicks.
00:31:12I loved that.
00:31:13It was full of fantastic content.
00:31:15You styled it out.
00:31:17I didn't know what was happening here when you were climbing up.
00:31:20That next to us.
00:31:21That next to us.
00:31:22That next to us.
00:31:23But, you know, I enjoyed that little bit.
00:31:25That little...
00:31:26Our personal moment together there, darling.
00:31:28It was rather nice.
00:31:30It was just you, Craig.
00:31:31I think it was great.
00:31:32It was fantastic.
00:31:33Really good.
00:31:35Oh, my God.
00:31:36Oh, my God.
00:31:37Oh, my God.
00:31:38Oh, my God.
00:31:39Rock and roll Rudolph.
00:31:40You rocked the dance floor, honestly.
00:31:42You left no Christmas crumbs to eat.
00:31:45Great choreography.
00:31:46Michelle.
00:31:47Really well done.
00:31:48Well done, Michelle.
00:31:49Honestly.
00:31:50Really well.
00:31:51Very musical.
00:31:52Very musical.
00:31:53Lots of fun.
00:31:55Shirley.
00:31:56I think after a few tipples of sherry,
00:31:58that would be the kind of number that my mother and I
00:32:00would like in our kitchen.
00:32:01Both of you rocking it.
00:32:03I'm telling you.
00:32:04Kicks, flicks, highlights.
00:32:06Just a superstar.
00:32:07Michelle, your choreography was absolutely out of this world.
00:32:10Thank you so much.
00:32:11You kept in sync.
00:32:12You kept in time.
00:32:14It was everything that you would expect
00:32:16and more at Christmas.
00:32:19Thank you so much.
00:32:20You're just brilliant comments.
00:32:21Brilliant, yeah.
00:32:22Thank you so much.
00:32:23Super happy with that.
00:32:24I'm not going to lie.
00:32:25I'm so glad that's over now.
00:32:26It's done.
00:32:27You can go upstairs and celebrate now.
00:32:28Back to singing now for a while.
00:32:29With Claude.
00:32:30Thank you, Brian.
00:32:32Michelle, everyone.
00:32:33Thank you very much for saying.
00:32:34Bye, Huston.
00:32:36Yes, Brian.
00:32:37Yes, Brian.
00:32:38Yes, Brian.
00:32:39Well done.
00:32:40Brian and Michelle, brilliant comment.
00:32:41I know, it's a lot, right?
00:32:42I'm not going to lie.
00:32:43I couldn't hear anything they said.
00:32:44My ears were going.
00:32:45I was just nodding.
00:32:46You did fantastically well.
00:32:47It is a very fast dance.
00:32:48You chose to do it in pleather respect.
00:32:49I know.
00:32:50Yeah, yeah, absolutely.
00:32:51You must be boiling in that.
00:32:52It's very, very hot.
00:32:53I have to say, her choreography was amazing.
00:32:54Yeah.
00:32:55I really designed this choreography based on Brian.
00:32:56I told him when he was on the judges table, I was like, you just do you.
00:33:00Show me what you've got.
00:33:01I might have got carried away with that bit though.
00:33:02He started tapping.
00:33:03Yeah, so it was really for you.
00:33:04You're a cool guy and that was a cool choreo.
00:33:05Yes, I was just going to lie.
00:33:06I was just going to lie.
00:33:07I was just nodding.
00:33:08I was just nodding.
00:33:09You did fantastically well.
00:33:10It is a very fast dance.
00:33:11You chose to do it in pleather respect.
00:33:12I know, yeah, absolutely.
00:33:13You must be boiling in that.
00:33:14It's very, very hot.
00:33:15I have to say, her choreography was amazing.
00:33:16She was so good.
00:33:17I really designed this choreography based on Brian.
00:33:18I told him when he was on the judges table,
00:33:25Well, we also have to mention your four-year-old Ruby
00:33:28because I know she's watching and she loves Strictly.
00:33:31Merry Christmas, Ruby.
00:33:32And my other girls, Maldi and Lily, they're all watching.
00:33:34Yay!
00:33:35OK, good luck.
00:33:36The scores are in.
00:33:37The judges have their scores.
00:33:40Craig Revel Horwood.
00:33:41Nine.
00:33:44Motsi Mabusa.
00:33:45Ten.
00:33:48Shirley Ballard.
00:33:49Ten.
00:33:52And Tom Dubé.
00:33:53Ten.
00:34:00Congratulations.
00:34:01Brilliant.
00:34:02Oh, yeah.
00:34:03It's so happy.
00:34:04Just a reminder that it's the audience vote combined with the judges' scores
00:34:08that will decide who will be crowned Strictly Christmas Champions
00:34:1220-25.
00:34:14They are over the moon.
00:34:15I can't believe we've got ten.
00:34:16Our next Christmas celebrity is Jodie Ownsley and her partner,
00:34:20Neil.
00:34:21And as a gladiator, Jodie's used to going head-to-head
00:34:23against some extreme physical challenges.
00:34:25But how will she fare tonight as she enters the Strictly Arena
00:34:28for a street commercial showdown?
00:34:35Merry Christmas.
00:34:36I'm Jodie Ownsley, but you might know me best as Fury on Gladiators.
00:34:41It's the almighty Fury!
00:34:44I'm in love with the sheep of you.
00:34:46I've been in sport my whole life.
00:34:48It started with World Cup carrying championships.
00:34:50I then became British champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
00:34:53And then I represented England in rugby, which was amazing.
00:34:58So, I was born profoundly deaf, but when I was 14 months old,
00:35:01I had a cochlear implant fitted.
00:35:03Music, I can't hear it, but we'll get round it.
00:35:07My dancing experience, non-existent, but I'm always up for a challenge
00:35:11and I'm just going to give him my absolute all.
00:35:14What's the worst that can happen?
00:35:20Between dancing and Gladiators, dancing is harder, I'm telling you.
00:35:27When I came into it, I was thinking,
00:35:29oh, gosh, I'm going to have to be all elegant,
00:35:31but the dance is so me.
00:35:33That's it, yeah.
00:35:34We're going to be dancing street commercial.
00:35:36It's power, it's agility, it's fun,
00:35:39but also with a bit of sass as well.
00:35:44I think normally you see the guys doing all the lifts,
00:35:46but I, Mia, clip Neil over my back,
00:35:48and I think that is so refreshing.
00:35:50Hopefully, he'll survive to the end.
00:35:56Neil's brought me back on the rugby field
00:35:58to attend the world record of pulling the most crackers in a minute.
00:36:02Jodie's got two Guinness World Records,
00:36:05so I thought team up together
00:36:07and I might have a chance of winning my very own.
00:36:10Jodie, Neil, the minimum to beat is 63.
00:36:13Are you ready?
00:36:14Yes.
00:36:15Let's crack on.
00:36:18Sorry.
00:36:19In three, two, one, go!
00:36:25The adrenaline, because we were both shaking.
00:36:27We were shaking.
00:36:28I was trembling.
00:36:29Go, go, go.
00:36:32Three, two, one, stop!
00:36:35Jodie, Neil, the minimum to beat was 63.
00:36:37You achieved 72.
00:36:41Congratulations!
00:36:42We're officially amazing!
00:36:43I have a special guest with something for you.
00:36:54Congratulations, Santa!
00:36:56We absolutely smashed it, got the world record.
00:36:58Hopefully now we can do the same with a dance and, you know, win that glitter ball.
00:37:13Bring it on.
00:37:14Let's go.
00:37:15Let's go.
00:37:17Let's go.
00:37:18Let's go.
00:37:19Let's go.
00:37:20Let's go.
00:37:21Let's go.
00:37:22Let's go.
00:37:23Let's go.
00:37:24Let's go.
00:37:25Let's go.
00:37:26Let's go.
00:37:27Let's go.
00:37:28Let's go.
00:37:29Let's go.
00:37:30Let's go.
00:37:31Let's go.
00:37:32Let's go.
00:37:33Let's go.
00:37:34Let's go.
00:37:35Let's go.
00:37:36Let's go.
00:37:37Let's go.
00:37:38Let's go.
00:37:39Hallelujah.
00:37:40Let's go.
00:37:41Let's go.
00:37:43Let's go.
00:37:44Let's go.
00:37:45Now, let's go.
00:37:46Let's go.
00:37:51You ready?
00:37:53Can't I feel like December?
00:37:55Here's a little more cinnamon.
00:37:56Right to call it to remember, and I should hope if I'm reading it.
00:38:02Can't I feel like December?
00:38:03Like December, here's a little more cinnamon
00:38:06It's so cold, sweet, and there's no place right
00:38:09Got you feeling blue on a sliding line
00:38:12Don't know about you, but let me say
00:38:15Christmas season, a little more red
00:38:18Make the lights be for time when I walk in
00:38:20Got the fire in my eyes that I'm talking
00:38:23Now it'll be, making it clear
00:38:25It's gonna be a red, red, red Christmas season
00:38:29It's not so much silver and crimson
00:38:31Everything this season's been missed
00:38:33Now it'll be, making it clear
00:38:36It's gonna be a red, red, red Christmas season
00:38:40Hey Santa, you know what's up
00:38:43Rocking the suit and the sleigh
00:38:45But can't you say that it's just
00:38:48The Christmas season's a little more red
00:38:51Make the lights be for time when I walk in
00:38:53Everything this season's been missed
00:38:55Now it'll be, making it clear
00:38:58It's gonna be a red, red, red Christmas season
00:39:02Smash that, well done
00:39:16I know this is a special performance for you
00:39:26You absolutely nailed that.
00:39:29I think we found another gladiator who can dance, Moxie.
00:39:32Oh, my goodness.
00:39:35Yes, for sure.
00:39:36You slayed, Christmas queen.
00:39:38You did.
00:39:39That was really.
00:39:40I enjoyed that so, so much.
00:39:42There was a pump.
00:39:43There was a vibe.
00:39:44You were strong.
00:39:45You were sharp.
00:39:47And I understood the storytelling was a lot of fun.
00:39:50So lovely.
00:39:51So lovely.
00:39:53Well, definitely the boss lady.
00:39:56I mean, when you kind of threw him over to the floor.
00:39:58She was in charge.
00:39:59It was like a fight scene with the family on Christmas Day
00:40:02after too much wine.
00:40:03Do you know what I mean?
00:40:04It was absolutely terrific.
00:40:06You are a star, young lady.
00:40:08Yeah.
00:40:10All right.
00:40:12I'm gone.
00:40:13I enjoyed it enormously.
00:40:15I mean, Neil, you picked a dance to do, a powerful dance like that.
00:40:19I mean, I have to be honest, you came second best.
00:40:21She was mighty.
00:40:23You were magnificent.
00:40:25You were...
00:40:27Wham!
00:40:28Wham!
00:40:29Wham!
00:40:30Two falls in a submission.
00:40:32It was incredible.
00:40:33I really...
00:40:34Your timing was good.
00:40:35Your musicality is good.
00:40:37Your power was tremendous.
00:40:39Got a style as well.
00:40:40Yeah.
00:40:41I reckon you should do the main show.
00:40:42Follow in Harry's footsteps.
00:40:44What about that?
00:40:46He's good.
00:40:47He's really good.
00:40:48Craig?
00:40:49Yeah, I have to agree.
00:40:50Strong, clear, clean lines and moves.
00:40:54I particularly love all the floor work that you were doing because that stuff is not easy.
00:41:00I particularly love, love, love the rugby tackle, seeing Neil go down.
00:41:05That was my favourite bit.
00:41:07I'll check him out.
00:41:08Yeah, because he deserves that sometimes.
00:41:10I thought the whole thing was formidable.
00:41:14Oh, thank you.
00:41:16I think all the judges enjoyed Neil going down, Jodie.
00:41:21Sorry.
00:41:22And they certainly enjoyed your performance.
00:41:24Congratulations.
00:41:25It was brilliant.
00:41:26Well done, darling.
00:41:38You did so, so well and it was a hard routine.
00:41:42It was hard.
00:41:43It was really hard.
00:41:44And it was hard.
00:41:45Did you enjoy it, Jodie?
00:41:46Well, it was like a hit class.
00:41:48I thought we were dancing, but that was.
00:41:50Like, I'm absolutely blowing.
00:41:52You were magnificent.
00:41:55How much does it mean for you to be here?
00:41:57Um, well, I think obviously it's been a pretty hard time.
00:42:02And it, um, because last week I sort of lost my dad, which was a shock.
00:42:06And he was going to be here tonight to watch me.
00:42:09So I think, if anything, it's actually been amazing to be around these guys.
00:42:13Just getting me through it.
00:42:14Um, and, to be honest, I just danced like he was in the, in the audience.
00:42:21And I'm just happy my mum's here as well, and she's, you know, got out on that.
00:42:25So, yeah.
00:42:26Yeah.
00:42:27It meant a lot.
00:42:28You did brilliantly.
00:42:29We love you, Jodie.
00:42:30Neil, how has it been working with this extraordinary woman?
00:42:33Honestly, it's been incredible.
00:42:35And you know, we all turn around every time and say, oh, they're great.
00:42:37They're working hard.
00:42:38I said, I said to you, I sent you a message and I said, if my daughter can be like you when
00:42:43she grows up.
00:42:44Yeah.
00:42:45I will be the happiest man in the world.
00:42:46Oh, thank you.
00:42:48Amazing.
00:42:49Good luck.
00:42:50The scores are in.
00:42:51Will the judges please reveal their scores?
00:42:55Craig Revel Horwood.
00:42:56Nine.
00:42:57Woo!
00:42:58Motsi Mabusa.
00:42:59Ten.
00:43:00Woo!
00:43:01Shirley Ballard.
00:43:02Nine.
00:43:03Woo!
00:43:04Anton Dubeck.
00:43:05Nine.
00:43:06Lovely.
00:43:0737.
00:43:08Huge congratulations.
00:43:09You're over the moon.
00:43:10I'm, I'm, I'm just speechless to be honest, right?
00:43:11You know, I just wanted to get through that dance.
00:43:12Never mind that.
00:43:13So I'm honestly chuffed.
00:43:14Oh, so sorry.
00:43:15Someone's there.
00:43:16It's the door.
00:43:17Hello?
00:43:18Oh, 47 mince pies for a Miss Tea Daily.
00:43:19Yes!
00:43:20We live together.
00:43:21I'll take those.
00:43:22There was a few more, but I got a bit hungry.
00:43:23Tuck in.
00:43:24Oh, I bet.
00:43:25Tuck in.
00:43:26Yeah, go on.
00:43:27Everyone get in.
00:43:28Yes!
00:43:29I saved me a mince pie, you lot.
00:43:30It is time now for something romantic.
00:43:32So snuggle up on the sofa, give your loved ones a cuddle, and watch a beautiful Viennese
00:43:36Waltz from EastEnders star, Nicholas Bailey and his partner, Luba.
00:43:37Fancy little snuggle, Craig.
00:43:38Come on.
00:43:39I've always wanted to do this.
00:43:40Snuggling.
00:43:41I love you.
00:43:42I love you.
00:43:43I love you.
00:43:44I love you.
00:43:45I love you.
00:43:46I love you.
00:43:47I love you.
00:43:48Everyone get in.
00:43:49Yes!
00:43:50Always save me a mince pie, you lot.
00:43:51It is time now for something romantic.
00:43:52So snuggle up on the sofa, give your loved ones a cuddle, and watch a beautiful Viennese
00:43:54waltz from EastEnders star, Nicholas Bailey and his partner, Luba.
00:43:59Fancy little snuggle, Craig.
00:44:00Come on.
00:44:01I've always wanted to do this.
00:44:05Snuggling.
00:44:12My name's Nicholas Bailey.
00:44:13I've been a professional actor for 35 years.
00:44:15I'm best known for playing the part of Dr. Anthony Truman in EastEnders.
00:44:19I really loved you!
00:44:22I think being an actor will help me in my dance journey.
00:44:26There's an extent to which you've got to be in the moment.
00:44:28You've got to connect with an audience.
00:44:30I love to dance.
00:44:31Any time there's a beat, I'm the first on the dance floor.
00:44:34But in terms of formal dance training, there's no experience whatsoever.
00:44:38When I step out there onto the Strictly dance floor, there will be pressure, but I think
00:44:43you need that little edge.
00:44:45Hopefully, that's when the magic happens.
00:44:48And step.
00:44:49And courtesy.
00:44:50I've always wanted to do a Viennese waltz, but when I turned up, I realised how technical
00:44:55it was.
00:44:56Cha-cha-ba-da-boom!
00:44:57It's very specific, so it's tough trying to get your head around exact form and structure.
00:45:03So you...
00:45:04Oh, that's lovely!
00:45:05It feels great to do the lifts.
00:45:07Ah!
00:45:08I'm just worried that I'm going to drop Luber or spin her off the stage, but she's very,
00:45:13very kind, very, very patient.
00:45:14Beautiful!
00:45:15Gorgeous!
00:45:16There you go, yeah.
00:45:17It's amazing when you make a breakthrough, and you just see the smile break out on Luber's
00:45:22face.
00:45:23Well done!
00:45:24When people say it's transformative, they really are right.
00:45:27It's pretty amazing.
00:45:28And I'm really enjoying the experience.
00:45:31Luber, thank you so much for teaching me how to dance.
00:45:37And as a sign of my gratitude, I thought I'd bring you down to the amazing Albert Square
00:45:42for a spot of acting.
00:45:43Yes!
00:45:44I love it!
00:45:45Yeah?
00:45:46Let's go.
00:45:47Luber, Luber, guess what?
00:45:49What happened?
00:45:50Someone broke into Ian's gaff overnight.
00:45:52No way.
00:45:53Yes.
00:45:54And stole all his mince pies.
00:45:55How...
00:45:56How did they get in?
00:45:57They think perhaps they got in through the chimney.
00:45:59Who can that be?
00:46:02Well, don't look at me.
00:46:04I was in the Queen Vic all night.
00:46:07At least there is some honest people still around.
00:46:11It was lovely to take Luber on to Albert Square.
00:46:14Get out of my pub!
00:46:16Listen, if I was an agent, I'd find Luber in a heartbeat.
00:46:19Oh, hi guys.
00:46:20I found your birth certificate, Santa.
00:46:23Let me see that.
00:46:24Santa, it says here, Luber's your mother.
00:46:28You're not my mother!
00:46:30Yes, I am!
00:46:32Thank you so much.
00:46:33This has been wonderful.
00:46:34It's been lovely having you.
00:46:35After a bit of acting with Luber.
00:46:36Now I'm ready to get back on the dance floor.
00:46:37And just have a great time.
00:46:38Dancing the Viennese roles.
00:46:39Nicholas Daley and his partner Luber Wooster.
00:46:40It's the most wonderful time of the year.
00:47:08With the kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer.
00:47:20It's the most wonderful time of the year.
00:47:29It's the happiest season of all.
00:47:36With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings.
00:47:43When friends come to call.
00:47:47It's the half happiest season of all.
00:47:55There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing.
00:48:00When loved ones are near.
00:48:04It's the most wonderful time.
00:48:08Yes, the most wonderful time.
00:48:12For the most wonderful time of the year.
00:48:26Yeah.
00:48:27Well done.
00:48:28How about that!
00:48:29Nicholas!
00:48:30That was totally charming.
00:48:31You warmed my heart.
00:48:33You look like you're having the best time ever.
00:48:34Oh, amazingly.
00:48:35Yeah, I had a fantastic time.
00:48:36Well that's a little warm as well.
00:48:37Wow, that was totally charming. You warmed my heart.
00:48:45You look like you're having the best time ever.
00:48:47Oh, amazingly. Yeah, I had a fantastic time.
00:48:50My heart's a little warm as well, for slightly different reasons.
00:48:53It was brilliant. A gift for us all, Shirley.
00:48:56My heart's warm too after watching that.
00:48:59I just thought it was beautiful.
00:49:01That is a gift worth giving over and over and over again,
00:49:05the night out and the Ritz on Christmas Day.
00:49:08You are debonair. You are sophisticated.
00:49:11You swept across that floor.
00:49:14It was pure class on Christmas Day.
00:49:17You're right. Amazing, thank you.
00:49:20I can't wait to hear what Anton thought of it.
00:49:23Oh, oh, oh, just good.
00:49:28I have to tell you, it was a bit of a surprise
00:49:31because it was really, genuinely good.
00:49:34I mean, your hands. Yes.
00:49:36It's them sweepity, sweepity, sweepity, sweepity.
00:49:40Hands and lovely.
00:49:42Your top nine, immaculate.
00:49:44Oh, thank you.
00:49:45You look like you've been doing this for months, not days.
00:49:47It was absolutely beautiful.
00:49:49Well done. My favourite dance of the night.
00:49:53Oh, his favourite dance of the night.
00:49:56I can't wait to hear what Craig thought about those hands
00:49:59because he's quite particular about those hands.
00:50:01Well, you had a small little incident, a little moment there,
00:50:05that I noticed.
00:50:07I'm just pointing out what I saw, darling, but you know what?
00:50:11I was as surprised as Anton.
00:50:13I've got to say, it had flow.
00:50:15It had rotation.
00:50:17You used the floor extremely well, darling.
00:50:20You were like a grand conductor out there.
00:50:22Yes.
00:50:23And the hands were fantastic.
00:50:25Yes.
00:50:26Truly, truly, truly beautiful.
00:50:32I love the way you used your standing leg,
00:50:34and honestly, your frame was unbelievable.
00:50:37How about that tail suit?
00:50:38That tail suit.
00:50:39You know what?
00:50:40You belong in the Wiener Ball.
00:50:42You go in and do a New Year's Wiener Walzer.
00:50:45So, so...
00:50:46Oh, very, very nice.
00:50:48It's very nice.
00:50:49Thank you so much.
00:50:51You've been a full-on Christmas surprise for the judges.
00:50:54Congratulations.
00:50:55That's got to feel good.
00:50:57Oh, yeah, it's amazing.
00:50:58And when we're gliding together,
00:50:59and we're just connected like that,
00:51:00I just want to keep going into the car park
00:51:01and down the high street.
00:51:02Well, we wish you would keep going.
00:51:03Yeah.
00:51:04Very well-deserved comments.
00:51:06Thank you so much.
00:51:07There you go.
00:51:08Thank you, Nicholas.
00:51:09And Niva.
00:51:10Let's go.
00:51:12Oh, yeah.
00:51:18Yes.
00:51:19You guys.
00:51:20Amazing comments.
00:51:22What's that?
00:51:23A bit sweaty here.
00:51:24Oh, Nicholas.
00:51:25You've never been on the dance floor before.
00:51:27Never.
00:51:28And then you went and did that.
00:51:29Yeah.
00:51:30What just happened?
00:51:31I had an amazing teacher.
00:51:33Yeah, Luba.
00:51:34My Meister.
00:51:36Luba is amazing.
00:51:37You were quite nervous before?
00:51:38Yeah, yeah.
00:51:39It's odd.
00:51:40I felt like a sense of excitement.
00:51:41But once we locked into one another,
00:51:42it was just like the world just disappeared.
00:51:44It was a really amazing experience.
00:51:46It's good.
00:51:47You want to feel a bit.
00:51:48You want to feel a few butterflies.
00:51:49Yeah, of course.
00:51:50It's very important.
00:51:51I love the fact that you said Luba is the greatest teacher
00:51:53and she has some interesting techniques.
00:51:56Yeah, she does, don't you, Luba?
00:51:57Yes, I do.
00:51:58I do.
00:51:59Well, I made him dance with a chair, with a scarf,
00:52:01with a broom, with elastics.
00:52:04What else I did?
00:52:05That's right.
00:52:06That was about it.
00:52:07Yes, sir.
00:52:08I'll just make sure that once he doesn't have me by his side,
00:52:10he can keep dancing.
00:52:11That's right.
00:52:12With any partner.
00:52:13It's been amazing.
00:52:14We're amazing.
00:52:15Good luck.
00:52:16The scores are good.
00:52:18The scores are good.
00:52:20Craig Rebel Hall.
00:52:21Nine.
00:52:25Moxie Mabuse.
00:52:26Ten.
00:52:29Shirley Bam.
00:52:30Ten.
00:52:31Ten.
00:52:33Anton Dubeck.
00:52:34Ten!
00:52:35Well done!
00:52:37Nicholas and Luba, please do remember,
00:52:40it's a studio audience combined with the judges' scores
00:52:44that decide who will become our Strictly Christmas champions.
00:52:48PHONE RINGS
00:52:49You're not going to believe this.
00:52:50It's the door.
00:52:54Oh!
00:52:55Hello.
00:52:56Hallo.
00:52:57Hi.
00:53:04It's Carol Singers.
00:53:08Hmm.
00:53:10Has comrade, who's my heart!
00:53:18Hello.
00:53:20Oh!
00:53:37So sweet.
00:53:41Our final couple tonight is taking us out out for
00:53:44a cha-cha in a club.
00:53:46Some of the judges are keen to head out too,
00:53:48but I wasn't sure if it might still be a little bit early.
00:53:52It's never too early to go clubbing with Shirley.
00:53:58Let's go!
00:53:59Whatever you say, head judge.
00:54:02It's Scarlett Moffat and her partner, Vito.
00:54:11I'm here. I'm excited.
00:54:13I'm Scarlett Moffat and I am most famous for being on the telly,
00:54:19probably for being a professional couch potato on Gogglebox.
00:54:23I feel like I've just been so lucky that I've got to do crazy shows.
00:54:27I feel like this one might be my favourite.
00:54:32I've always loved dance.
00:54:34So To Do Strictly has been on my Christmas list since I was 13,
00:54:38since the show started.
00:54:39I'm so excited to meet the judges, you know.
00:54:42I really, really want to impress Shirley
00:54:44cos she's like the Latin queen and I'm doing a cha-cha-cha.
00:54:48I just can't wait to strap my dance shoes on and just get on that floor.
00:54:54Run, run, step.
00:54:56Training with Vito.
00:54:57I've already worn that glitter ball
00:54:59because I'm just having the best time ever.
00:55:01Oh, yeah.
00:55:03Candles burning low.
00:55:05Vito literally threw me in the deep end
00:55:07and by that I mean, like, actually threw me to the floor.
00:55:09Oh, my God, Vito!
00:55:11I've not been thrown about like that ever.
00:55:14So, you know, Merry Christmas.
00:55:16Belly front leg, big one.
00:55:17Shoo, shoo, stretch.
00:55:18So I have learned a new word, which is bogeys.
00:55:22When Scarlet was spinning around,
00:55:24there was a bit of bogeys come out.
00:55:25Oh, my God, I've got snot on my face.
00:55:27As a teacher, it makes me very proud.
00:55:29It means that you are spinning really quick, you know.
00:55:31So I say, like, good bogeys.
00:55:34This is my dream and it's come true.
00:55:35I just want to enjoy every single second of it.
00:55:41So me and Vito are having some well-earned rest from training
00:55:44and I really wanted Vito to meet my fiancé, Scott,
00:55:47and my little boy, Jude,
00:55:48and we're going to go on a magical Christmas light trail.
00:55:51Oh, wow, Jude!
00:55:53Look how many lines are out over there.
00:55:54What colours can you see?
00:55:56Are you cuddling, Daddy?
00:55:58We've only just introduced the idea of Santa to him,
00:56:00so hopefully he gets excited when he meets him.
00:56:03Oh.
00:56:05I think so.
00:56:07Hello there.
00:56:08Do you want to give Santa a high-five?
00:56:10I'll give you a high-five.
00:56:11Thank you very much. You're very kind.
00:56:14What would you like for Christmas?
00:56:18He's awful.
00:56:20I just don't think he was that keen on Santa.
00:56:23He's more interested in the lights, bless him.
00:56:25Jude, so cute.
00:56:28Sorry, he's wrong.
00:56:30Two-year-olds do what two-year-olds are going to do.
00:56:33This has been so wholesome,
00:56:35experiencing the madness of Christmas,
00:56:38and I'm just so excited now
00:56:41that Jude gets to watch his mummy and Vito on Christmas Day.
00:56:49Dancing the church-up.
00:56:51Scarlett Muffet and her partner, Vito Coppola.
00:56:53I should be asleep by the heat of the fire
00:57:05I'm on my way out
00:57:08And I'm going to stay out
00:57:12I can feel the oceans
00:57:15I walk in the door
00:57:17Tear between the crowd
00:57:19I can't live like a poor
00:57:21The rhythm, the lights
00:57:23I'm hitting just me
00:57:27Nothing more
00:57:31Nothing less
00:57:33I'm going to stay out
00:57:34I got one
00:57:35I'm going to stay out
00:57:36DJ, play a Christmas song
00:57:41I want to be dancing
00:57:43All night long
00:57:45It's cold outside
00:57:47But it's warm in here
00:57:49And that's the only thing
00:57:51I want this year
00:57:53DJ, play a Christmas song
00:57:57I want to be dancing
00:57:59All night long
00:58:01It's cold outside
00:58:02But it's warm in here
00:58:05And that's the only thing
00:58:07I want this year
00:58:09DJ, play a Christmas song
00:58:12I want to be dancing
00:58:15All night long
00:58:16It's cold outside
00:58:18But it's warm in here
00:58:20And that's the only thing
00:58:22I want this year
00:58:24And that's the only thing
00:58:26I want this year
00:58:28We had a very busy Christmas, Scarlett
00:58:45We're in that
00:58:46Goodness me
00:58:47Well done
00:58:48Thank you
00:58:49And I want to thank you
00:58:50To Dave Arch, his band
00:58:52And our brilliant singers
00:58:54For tonight's Santa
00:58:55Merry Christmas, guys
00:58:58Love you all
00:58:59And you love a cha-cha, Motsi
00:59:03I love a cha-cha
00:59:04But a good cha-cha
00:59:06Oh my goodness
00:59:07That was really, really, really great
00:59:10Beautiful choreography again
00:59:12But everything went so smoothly
00:59:14The transition
00:59:15Your personality on the dance floor
00:59:17The best Christmas gift ever
00:59:19Lovely
00:59:21And it was like the icing on the cake
00:59:27Everything
00:59:28I love details
00:59:29You had attention to details
00:59:30Like you said
00:59:31The choreography was yummy
00:59:32You did a fabulous job on that
00:59:34You were connected to one another
00:59:36I mean, you just look absolutely terrific
00:59:39We like that
00:59:40Well done
00:59:40Thank you
00:59:42Thank you
00:59:43And Ron
00:59:44Oh, like the star at the top of one of our trees
00:59:49You absolutely are
00:59:49Beautiful
00:59:50I mean, the ladies have said everything
00:59:52It was a tremendous cha-cha-cha
00:59:54I mean, it was excellent
00:59:55I mean, the leg action was good
00:59:56The feet with the thing
00:59:57And the thing with the thing
00:59:58And the point is
01:00:00This thing that you do
01:00:02When you do your hand round your head
01:00:03And you walk around
01:00:04Going, yeah, yeah, yeah
01:00:05Cha-cha-cha
01:00:07Cha-cha-cha
01:00:08I have to be honest with you
01:00:09That could be the best dance of the night
01:00:12Oh, John, I'll cry
01:00:13What do you think, Craig?
01:00:16Thank you
01:00:17Fab
01:00:20Oh, my goodness
01:00:29Couldn't hope of better comments from the judges
01:00:32Let's see where that leaves you
01:00:34On the Christmas leaderboard
01:00:35Off you go and get your scores
01:00:36Thank you
01:00:37Thank you
01:00:37Thank you
01:00:37Thank you
01:00:38Thank you
01:00:40Thank you
01:00:43Thank you
01:00:45Oh, my God
01:00:46A brilliant dance
01:00:53A fantastic dance
01:00:55I love the fact that you've said
01:00:57This was your dream
01:00:59This was my childhood dream
01:01:01Honestly, like
01:01:02I can't
01:01:03Be like I'm going to wake up
01:01:05At any moment
01:01:06But this was like
01:01:07Top of my bucket list
01:01:09Christmas list
01:01:10Thank you, Santa
01:01:10I don't know what it's been like
01:01:14Working with Vita
01:01:14Oh, I mean
01:01:15You know what?
01:01:17Honestly, like
01:01:17This was a dream
01:01:18And it's been made even better
01:01:20Because I've got a new friend out of it
01:01:22We've had such a good time
01:01:23Honestly
01:01:23Yes
01:01:24It's been so lovely
01:01:25Vita, how much fun have you had this dance?
01:01:27So much fun, honestly
01:01:28Since day one
01:01:29We have loved so much
01:01:30That I felt the acid
01:01:32Like ticking the abs
01:01:33Remember?
01:01:34What?
01:01:35When you laugh so much
01:01:36Yes, yes
01:01:37And after I said like
01:01:38We need to have, you know
01:01:39A bit of break
01:01:39Because otherwise
01:01:40You know
01:01:40We're laughing too much
01:01:41So we need to dance
01:01:42Yes
01:01:43And after we start to dance
01:01:43And after we are here
01:01:44But honestly
01:01:45We never take ourselves too seriously
01:01:46No, no
01:01:47We like to laugh about each other
01:01:48And you keep calling me a potato
01:01:50Which has been
01:01:50Yeah, because we are the potato team
01:01:52Okay
01:01:53So, yeah
01:01:53I'm going to give you
01:01:55Instead of the Christmas bowl
01:01:56A potato bowl
01:01:57You can put on the tree
01:01:58What he said
01:02:00What he said
01:02:00You are a Christmas gift, Vita
01:02:03Good luck
01:02:04The scores are in
01:02:05The judges have their scores
01:02:07Craig Revelhall
01:02:09Ten
01:02:10And the winner
01:02:11Somebody
01:02:14Motsi Mabusei
01:02:15Ten
01:02:15Shirley Ballard
01:02:19Ten
01:02:19Anton Dubé
01:02:23Ten
01:02:23Well done, guys
01:02:27Well done
01:02:27Thank you so much
01:02:29Thank you so much
01:02:30Thank you
01:02:30Thank you so much
01:02:31Thank you
01:02:31Thank you
01:02:32Thank you
01:02:32Our final stars
01:02:36so let's take a look at the leaderboard in first place is Scarlett then joint
01:02:44second Brian and Nicholas then there's Jodie then there's Melanie and then
01:02:48there's Baba the judges scores are only half the story our studio audience are
01:02:53ready to vote for their favorite couple and while they do that we have some
01:02:58music this is amazing performing the classic one love please welcome
01:03:06how life can change can flip 180 in a matter of days sometimes love works in
01:03:19mysterious ways one day you wake up gone without a trace I refuse to give up I
01:03:30refuse to give it all your everything
01:03:37I don't wanna give up
01:03:40I don't wanna give it all
01:03:44so everybody sing
01:03:47One love for the mother's pride
01:03:51One love for the times we cried
01:03:53One love gotta stay alive
01:03:56I will survive
01:03:58One love for the city streets
01:04:01One love for the hip-hop beats
01:04:03One love beats one love
01:04:05Or what you believe
01:04:06One love is all we need
01:04:10Late at night I'm still wide awake
01:04:17Think this is far more than I can take
01:04:22I thought my heart could never break
01:04:27Never break
01:04:28Now I know that's one big mistake
01:04:33I refuse to give up
01:04:35I refuse to give in
01:04:38Oh, you're my everything
01:04:42I don't wanna give in
01:04:44I don't wanna give in
01:04:45I don't wanna give in
01:04:48Oh, no
01:04:49Everybody sing
01:04:53One love for the mother's pride
01:04:54One love for the mother's pride
01:04:56One love for the streets
01:04:58One love for the times we cried
01:04:59One love gotta stay alive
01:05:01I will survive
01:05:03One love for the city streets
01:05:06One love for the hip-hop beats
01:05:08One love for the hip-hop beats
01:05:10Oh, I do believe
01:05:12One love is all we need
01:05:15One love is all we need
01:05:19One love for the mother's pride
01:05:22One love for the times we cried
01:05:24One love gotta stay alive
01:05:27I will survive
01:05:29One love for the city streets
01:05:32One love for the hip-hop beats
01:05:34One love oh, I do believe
01:05:37One love is all we need
01:05:39One love for the poor
01:05:40One love for the kids
01:05:41One love for the mob
01:05:52One love for the hosts
01:05:54One love for the lonely
01:05:56One love for the sol interviews
01:05:58One love is all we need.
01:06:01CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
01:06:04Oh, thank you to Blue and our professional dancers,
01:06:17Nadia, Vito, Lauren and Neil.
01:06:19Before we find out who's taking home the Christmas trophy,
01:06:22let's have a reminder of all of tonight's performances.
01:06:25Let's.
01:06:28Oh, goodness sake, you better watch out,
01:06:33you better not cry, you better not cry.
01:06:35I'm telling you why.
01:06:36Sweat doors is coming to town.
01:06:41Blue, light blue.
01:06:43And I'll wait up for you, dear, you're seeing your baby.
01:06:47So hurry down the journey through now.
01:06:53We're gonna be helping.
01:06:55Yeah.
01:06:57Yeah.
01:06:58Give me, give me, call me, feelin' me.
01:06:59Can the feeling it's bad?
01:07:04I'll be taking, make me.
01:07:07It's gonna be a red, red, red Christmas season.
01:07:10It's not gonna steal from the present.
01:07:13Everything the season's been this time.
01:07:15When friends come to call
01:07:19It's the half-happiest season of war
01:07:27There's gonna be dancing on my heart
01:07:31It's cold outside but it's warm in here
01:07:35And that's the only thing I want this year
01:07:39Six couples have danced but only one can win
01:07:47It is time to reveal our Christmas champions
01:07:51The results are in
01:07:58We've combined the studio audience votes with the judges' scores
01:08:02And I can now reveal that the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Champions
01:08:062025 are
01:08:20Scarlett and Vita
01:08:36Scarlett and Vita
01:08:42How does it feel to be Christmas champions?
01:08:48This is amazing
01:08:50This is honestly like the greatest gift that ever could have happened at Christmas and honestly but we've all just had the best time haven't we?
01:09:02We've all just had the best time
01:09:04This is amazing
01:09:06You're amazing
01:09:08So sweet
01:09:09Well I can now present you with the Christmas trophy
01:09:13It's all yours
01:09:15Lift it high and celebrate
01:09:17Congratulations to all our couples and a huge thank you for spending part of your Christmas day with us
01:09:31And it's time for just one more performance please welcome back on the dance floor our Christmas cast of 2025
01:09:49Yeah
01:09:51Yes
01:09:58Happy holidays
01:09:59Happy holidays
01:10:01Happy holidays
01:10:03While the merry bells keep ringing
01:10:06May the rest of the wish come true
01:10:09Happy Holidays
01:10:14May the calendar keep ringing
01:10:17Happy Holidays
01:10:18Happy Holidays to you
01:10:22Come, get together
01:10:30Let the dance walk through and let go
01:10:32Step a slightly at the feather
01:10:34Let yourself go
01:10:36Come, hit the timbre
01:10:39Sit up and start to limbo
01:10:42Can't you hear that pop a ripper?
01:10:44Let yourself go
01:10:46Let yourself go
01:10:48Relax and let yourself go
01:10:50Relax, you got yourself tied up in a knot
01:10:54The night is cold but the music's hot
01:10:56So come, call up your soul
01:10:59Don't you dare to answer no-so
01:11:01Put your back door quite and closer
01:11:03Let yourself go
01:11:20Happy Holidays
01:11:33Happy Holidays
01:11:35Happy Holidays
01:11:38Happy Holidays
01:11:40Happy Holidays
01:11:45While the merry bells keep ringing
01:11:49And the calendar keep ringing
01:11:52Happy Holidays
01:11:54Happy Holidays
01:11:55Happy Holidays
01:11:56Happy Holidays
01:11:57Happy Holidays
01:11:58Happy Holidays
01:11:59Happy Holidays
01:12:00Happy Holidays
01:12:01Happy Holidays
01:12:02Happy Holidays
01:12:03Happy Holidays
01:12:04Happy Holidays
01:12:05Happy Holidays
01:12:06Happy Holidays
01:12:07Happy Holidays
01:12:08Happy Holidays
01:12:09Happy Holidays
01:12:10Thank you to choreographer Paul Pima and all of our fantastic Christmas couples.
01:12:19And thank you again for watching us over the years.
01:12:24It has meant a world to us.
01:12:26So there's just one thing left to do.
01:12:29Come on, Tess.
01:12:30For our very final time, Claude.
01:12:32So let's make it count.
01:12:34Keep dancing!
01:13:10Keep dancing!
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