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Is there a Strictly Christmas special?

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Sarah Oconnell

Published Mar 07, 2026

Is there a Strictly Christmas special?

Strictly Come Dancing has been forced to cancel its Christmas special due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, a clip special titled Strictly: The Christmas Countdown will air, with viewers voting for the show's 25 most memorable dances of all time.

Similarly, who is on Strictly Christmas Special 2019?

The Christmas special will open with a magical festive group routine with the celebrities and their professional partners, alongside Strictly pros Johannes Radebe, Nadiya Bychkova, Giovanni Pernice, Katya Jones, Nancy Xu Xi, Aljaž Škorjanec. Liam Payne will also be performing his new song All I Want For Christmas.

Similarly, who won Strictly Xmas special? Debbie McGee

Beside this, is the Strictly Christmas special live?

Sadly, the show isn't live and was pre-recorded. The episode was filmed on Tuesday December 3, weeks before its official air date. The Christmas special comes after Oldham-born Kelvin Fletcher and professional partner Oti Mabuse stormed to victory during the recent series.

Is Strictly Come Dancing 2020 Cancelled?

Therefore, at the moment it seems like Strictly 2020 will continue to go ahead. Although, there may be some more changes in store for the show along the way. Strictly head Sarah Jones confirmed to Metro.co.uk back in September how they had prepared for "any scenario." She said: “We are prepared for any scenario.

Who will be in strictly 2020?

Here is the full list of Strictly professionals for the 2020 series: Aljaž Škorjanec. Amy Dowden. Anton Du Beke.

How many seasons of Strictly Come Dancing have there been?

With its high viewing figures, Strictly Come Dancing has become a significant programme on British television. Eleven stand-alone Christmas specials and nine charity specials have also been produced.
Strictly Come Dancing
No. of series18
No. of episodes349
Production
Executive producer(s)Karen Smith (2004–2006)

Who was in strictly 2018?

On 13 August 2018, the first three celebrities announced to be participating in the series were Katie Piper, Faye Tozer and Danny John-Jules. Celebrity reveals continued across that month, before concluding on 21 August on Good Morning Britain.

Was Stacey Solomon on Strictly?

Stacey Solomon has joined the line up of celebrities tipped to star in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. After amassing a huge social media following by sharing her parenting and cleaning tips, Stacey revealed last month that her first book will focus on 'all things organising, crafting and snacking. '

What time is strictly on 2019 tonight?

When are the Strictly Come Dancing 2019 live shows? Saturday, September 21, 2019, marks the beginning of the live shows for the 17th series of Strictly Come Dancing. BBC One will broadcast the show from 7pm to 9.20pm, with Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly at the helm.

Is strictly filmed live?

Strictly Come Dancing is broadcast live from Elstree Studios near London, going out every Saturday night through the autumn all the way up to the final in December on BBC1.

Where was strictly filmed?

Along with the BBC shooting Strictly at Elstree Studios, one night a year sees a special live episode being broadcast from the famous Ballroom at Blackpool Tower.

What is the line up for Strictly 2019?

Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden, Karen Clifton, Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke, Oti Mabuse, Kevin Clifton, AJ Pritchard, Gorka Marquez, Giovanni Pernice, Aljaz Skorjanec, Katya Jones, Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Graziano Di Prima, Johannes Radebe and Luba Mushtuk will all be back in 2019.

What day is Strictly Come Dancing 2019?

When is Strictly Come Dancing 2019 on? The start date for the live Strictly Come Dancing shows is Saturday, September 21, with the final on Saturday, December 14. However, it returned with an official launch show on September 7, 2019 at 7.10pm.

Who won Strictly today?

actor Kelvin Fletcher

Who is chizzy Strictly Come Dancing?

Andrea Chizoba "Chizzy" Akudolu (born 7 October 1973 Harlesden, London) is a British actress.

Who won Strictly yesterday?

THE Strictly Come Dancing 2019 final saw the three remaining couples battle it out to be crowned the winners. But it was Kelvin Fletcher, who beat Karim Zeroual and Emma Barton, to lift the coveted Glitterball trophy with dance partner Oti Mabuse last night.

When did Debbie McGee do Strictly?

In August 2017, it was announced that Debbie would be appearing on the fifteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing where she was partnered with professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Debbie did incredibly well in the series and reached the final but were beaten by Joe McFadden and Katya Jones.

Can strictly continue in lockdown?

Strictly Come Dancing is to carry on through the new lockdown in England. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said TV and film production can continue when the four-week lockdown comes into force on Thursday. A Strictly spokesman confirmed it would keep going, and would "continue to adhere to government guidelines".

How old is Bill Bailey?

55 years (January 13, 1965)

Why is Rylan doing Strictly It Takes Two?

Rylan Clark-Neal has revealed he'll miss filming for Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two for two weeks after being forced to self-isolate. I am therefore now following the government guidelines and having to self isolate.

Will strictly have an audience?

It has been confirmed that this year's Strictly Come Dancing, will have a live studio audience. Social distancing and government guidelines has meant lots of things have had to be cancelled or postponed but the team have worked out a way to follow guidelines and have people actually watching the show go out live.

Will there be strictly it takes two 2020?

Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off It Takes Two is back for 2020 - here's all you need to know. The weekday sister show to Strictly will return from Monday, October 26 on BBC Two with even more exclusive access and backstage gossip than ever before.