Really made a surprise announcement about the first star for the 2025 Christmas special

Although Strictly Come Dancing 2025 is still underway, the Christmas special is just around the corner.

So, it’s time we start announcing some of the celebrity contestants.

And tonight, on spin-off show It Takes Two, the first name was confirmed in a surprising reveal.

It was none other than the Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffattwho will take to the dance floor for a lively competition and hope to lift the Glitter Ball.

The former Saturday Night Takeaway presenter revealed the news in a shocking and sudden announcement on tonight’s live episode of BBC Two, appearing as a guest on the Friday Panel.

She will be paired with Vito Coppola, who won the main series of Strictly in 2023 with Ellie Leach.

Scarlett said of her casting: ‘Strictly has always had a special place in my heart, so to be part of the Christmas special feels truly magical.

‘It’s a show that brings everyone in TV together, and being a part of it is a true personal and career accomplishment.

‘I’m sure it will also introduce me to some muscles I didn’t know I had. I can’t wait to live my best life on that dance floor.’

While dance performances return to the regular program this weekend for a stunning Blackpool special, there won’t be long to wait for the next Christmas event.

The next celebrities to take part in the 2025 special will be announced on Monday on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Scott Mills.

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special airs on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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