BBC Strictly Come Dancing confirms first 2024 Christmas special contestant and they're 'terrified'

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The first celebrity taking part in the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special has been revealed - and they've admitted they're terrified.

Last year, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and professional dancer Nancy Xu lifted the Silver Star trophy. The soap star is now currently competing in the main show with professional partner Michelle Tsiakkas, while Nancy Xu and her celebrity partner, actor and singer Shayne Ward, left the BBC One dance contest after losing the dance-off in Sunday's (November 10) results show.

But who will be taking to the festive-themed ballroom this year? With weeks to go until the big day itself, Strictly has confirmed comedian Josh Widdicombe will be showing his dance moves to the nation the Christmas Day. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans demand Shirley Ballas change after dance-off horror for Shayne Ward The 41-year-old is best known for Channel 4 comedy panel show The Last Leg, where he appears alongside Adam Hills and Alex Brooker, and has fronted his own semi-autobiographical BBC Three show, Josh, as well as hosting the Dave panel show Hypothetical.

It was announced on Strictly: It Takes Two on Monday (November 11)that he will be paired with professional dancer Karen Hauer, who competed with former footballer Paul Merson on this year’s main series until he became the fourth celebrity to be eliminated.