Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Specials
The Christmas Specials of Strictly Come Dancing have been transmitted by BBC Television each year since 2004. Early editions contained a selection of contestants from the most recent and occasionally previous seasons of the show, however from the 2010 special to the 2013 special, the competition has been contested by celebrities who are unable to compete in the main series due to time constrictions. With their professional dance partners the celebrities perform their chosen Ballroom or Latin dance which is then marked by the judges. The winning couple is chosen by a studio audience vote.
Results
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jill Halfpenny & Darren Bennett | Natasha Kaplinsky & Brendan Cole |
| 2005 | Darren Gough & Lilia Kopylova | Zoë Ball & Ian Waite |
| 2006 | Colin Jackson & Erin Boag | Zoë Ball & Ian Waite |
| 2007 | Darren Gough & Lilia Kopylova | Gethin Jones & Camilla Dallerup |
| 2008 | Jill Halfpenny & Darren Bennett | Kelly Brook & Brian Fortuna |
| 2009 | Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna | Rachel Stevens & Vincent Simone |
| 2010 | John Barrowman & Kristina Rihanoff | N/A |
| 2011 | Charlie Brooks & Vincent Simone | |
| 2012 | J.B. Gill & Ola Jordan | |
| 2013 | Rufus Hound & Flavia Cacace | |
| 2014 | Louis Smith & Aliona Vilani | |
| 2015 | Harry Judd & Joanne Clifton | |
| 2016 |
2004
Winner
Runner-up
This Christmas special was broadcast live on 22 December 2004, featuring top couples from both of the first two series (with the exception of Christopher Parker and Julian Clary, who were not able to appear). The show was won by Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett. Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole were second.
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Notability | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Offiah | Series 1 fourth place | Former England rugby player | Erin Boag | 26 (6,6,7,7) | Jive |
| Aled Jones | Series 2 fourth place | Singer & television presenter | Lilia Kopylova | 30 (7,7,8,8) | Samba |
| Lesley Garrett | Series 1 third place | Classical crossover singer | Anton du Beke | 31 (7,8,8,8) | Waltz |
| Natasha Kaplinsky | Series 1 champion | Television presenter | Brendan Cole | 33 (7,8,9,9) | Foxtrot |
| Denise Lewis | Series 2 runner-up | Olympic heptathlete | Ian Waite | 37 (9,9,9,10) | Quickstep |
| Jill Halfpenny | Series 2 champion | EastEnders actress | Darren Bennett | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Jive |
2005
Winner
Runner-up
The Christmas special in 2005, broadcast on 24 December, featured the top four couples (Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova, Colin Jackson and Erin Boag, Zoë Ball and Ian Waite, James Martin and Camilla Dallerup) from the 2005 series competing against two competitors from the US version, Dancing with the Stars, who danced with two professionals from the British series. The two competitors from the US series were Rachel Hunter, who was teamed with Brendan Cole, and Evander Holyfield, who danced with Karen Hardy. Season 2 winner Jill Halfpenny was scheduled to appear with her partner Darren Bennett, but pulled out due to a breakdown in fee negotiations.
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Notability | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Holyfield | Dancing with the Stars 2005 competitor | Retired professional boxer | Karen Hardy | 22 (3,5,7,7) | Jive |
| Rachel Hunter | Dancing with the Stars 2005 competitor | Supermodel & actress | Brendan Cole | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Rumba |
| Zoë Ball | Series 3 third place | Television & radio presenter | Ian Waite | 38 (9,9,10,10) | Foxtrot |
| James Martin | Series 3 fourth place | Celebrity chef | Camilla Dallerup | 37 (8,10,10,9) | Foxtrot |
| Colin Jackson | Series 3 runner-up | Olympic hurdler | Erin Boag | 35 (9,8,9,9) | Cha-Cha-Cha |
| Darren Gough | Series 3 winner | England cricketer | Lilia Kopylova | 40 (10,10,10,10) | Quickstep |
As well as winning the 2005 series, Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova won this Christmas Special, after receiving the full 40 marks from the judges.
2006
Winner
Runner-up
The Christmas special in 2006 featured stars from the third and fourth series going head to head to perform their highest-scoring dances. The theme of the programme was black and white, so whether it was wintry white gowns, the little black dress or top hat and tails, the dancers and the dance floor were decked in black and white, setting the stage for some show-stopping performances.
It was a pre-recorded show shown on Christmas Day on BBC One.
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Notability | Professional | Judges' Scores | Dance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Lytton | Series 4 fourth place | EastEnders actress | Vincent Simone | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Jive |
| Mark Ramprakash | Series 4 champion | England cricketer | Karen Hardy | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Salsa |
| Emma Bunton | Series 4 third place | Spice Girls singer | Darren Bennett | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Samba |
| Matt Dawson | Series 4 runner-up | Former England rugby player | Lilia Kopylova | 37 (9,9,10,9) | Waltz |
| Zoë Ball | Series 3 third place | Television & radio presenter | Ian Waite | 38 (9,10,9,10) | Rumba |
| Colin Jackson | Series 3 runner-up | Olympic hurdler | Erin Boag | 40 (10,10,10,10) | Quickstep |
After the combined scores of the judges' marks and the votes of the studio audience, Colin Jackson and Erin Boag won the competition, after getting the full 40 marks from the judges, with Zoë Ball and Ian Waite being runners up. The final places of the bottom four couples was not announced - they were eliminated from the competition in a random order.
2007
Winner
Runner-up
The 2007 Christmas Special featured the top four couples from Series Five (Alesha Dixon, Matt Di Angelo, Gethin Jones and Letitia Dean), as well as Darren Gough and Mark Ramprakash (champions of Series Three and Four respectively). The winner was Series Three champion Darren Gough, who received a perfect 40 for his American Smooth, and had the highest score overall when the judges' points were combined with the studio audience vote. Series Five semi-finalist Gethin Jones, who also received a perfect 40 for his Waltz, was runner up. The final place of the bottom four couples was not announced.
It was broadcast on BBC One on Christmas Day (25 December 2007).
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Notability | Professional | Judges' score | Dance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alesha Dixon | Series 5 champion | Former Mis-Teeq singer | Matthew Cutler | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Cha-Cha-Cha |
| Letitia Dean | Series 5 fourth place | EastEnders actress | Darren Bennett | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Foxtrot |
| Mark Ramprakash | Series 4 champion | England cricketer | Karen Hardy | 38 (9,9,10,10) | Jive |
| Matt Di Angelo | Series 5 runner-up | EastEnders actor | Flavia Cacace | 39 (9,10,10,10) | Rumba |
| Gethin Jones | Series 5 third place | Blue Peter presenter | Camilla Dallerup | 40 (10,10,10,10) | Waltz |
| Darren Gough | Series 3 champion | England cricketer | Lilia Kopylova | 40 (10,10,10,10) | American Smooth |
Darren Gough won his third Strictly trophy after winning series 3 and two Christmas Specials. He and Jill Halfpenny are the only ones to do this.
2008
Winner
Runner-up
The 2008 Christmas Special aired on 25 December 2008. Tom Chambers, Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon took on former contestants Jill Halfpenny, Alesha Dixon and Kelly Brook. Brian Fortuna partnered Brook due to her original partner Brendan Cole dancing with his more recent partner Lisa Snowdon. Russell Watson made a special guest appearance.[1] The celebrities, their professional partners and dance were announced on 17 December 2008.[2] Due to 4 couples coming top of the leader's board with 39 points, head judge Len was given casting vote on how to break the tie. Therefore, points from the judge were awarded as follows before the audience vote: Alesha 6, Jill 5, Rachel 4, Kelly 3, Tom 2, Lisa 1. After the audience vote Jill Halfpenny was named the 2008 Christmas Champion with Kelly Brook in second place, meaning that Jill joined Darren Gough in having won two Christmas specials, and her partner Darren Bennett equalled his professional partner and wife Lilia Kopylova's two Christmas special victories.
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Notability | Professional | Judges' score | Dance | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Snowdon | Series 6 third place | Television & radio presenter | Brendan Cole | 36 (8,9,9,10) | Quickstep | "Sleigh Ride" |
| Tom Chambers | Series 6 champion | Holby City actor | Camilla Dallerup | 37 (9,10,9,9) | Foxtrot | "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" |
| Rachel Stevens | Series 6 runner-up | Former S Club 7 singer | Vincent Simone | 39 (9,10,10,10) | Rumba | "2 Becomes 1" |
| Alesha Dixon | Series 5 champion | Former Mis-Teeq singer | Matthew Cutler | 39 (9,10,10,10) | Viennese Waltz | "White Christmas" |
| Kelly Brook | Series 5 contestant | Model & actress | Brian Fortuna | 39 (10,9,10,10) | Jive | "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" |
| Jill Halfpenny | Series 2 champion | EastEnders actress | Darren Bennett | 39 (9,10,10,10) | American Smooth | "My Favourite Things" |
2009
Winner
Runner-up
The 2009 Christmas Special aired on 25 December 2009. It featured the top three from Series 7 along with former contestants Gethin Jones, Rachel Stevens and Austin Healey. Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli provided the judging. Darcey Bussell didn't judge. After the audience vote Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna were declared champions. Rachel Stevens & Vincent Simone were second.
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Notability | Professional | Judge's score | Dance | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Hollins | Series 7 champion | BBC Breakfast sports presenter | Ola Jordan | 33 (8,8,9,8) | Foxtrot | "Santa Baby" |
| Austin Healey | Series 6 fourth place | Former rugby union player | Erin Boag | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Paso Doble | "Bohemian Rhapsody" |
| Ricky Whittle | Series 7 second place | Hollyoaks actor | Natalie Lowe | 36 (8,9,10,9) | Quickstep | "Jingle Bells" |
| Gethin Jones | Series 5 third place | Blue Peter presenter | Flavia Cacace | 38 (9,10,9,10) | American Smooth | "Baby, It's Cold Outside" |
| Rachel Stevens | Series 6 second place | Former S Club 7 singer | Vincent Simone | 39 (10,10,9,10) | Rumba | "Miss You Most (At Christmas)" |
| Ali Bastian | Series 7 third place | Hollyoaks & The Bill actress | Brian Fortuna | 40 (10,10,10,10) | Viennese Waltz | "Please Come Home For Christmas" |
2010
Winner
The 2010 Christmas Special aired on 25 December 2010. That special, instead of having celebrities from previous years, had five new celebrities who didn't have time to do the full show.
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Occupation | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Barrowman | Actor, singer & television presenter | Kristina Rihanoff | 37 (9,9,9,10) | Quickstep | "Sleigh Ride" |
| Vince Cable | Politician | Erin Boag | 36 (9,10,8,9) | Foxtrot | "Winter Wonderland" |
| Ronni Ancona | Actress & impressionist | Anton du Beke | 28 (6,8,7,7) | Viennese Waltz | "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" |
| Fern Britton | Television presenter | Matthew Cutler | 30 (7,8,7,8) | Jive | "Step into Christmas" |
| June Brown | EastEnders actress | Vincent Simone | 28 (6,7,8,7) | Tango | "Never Do a Tango With an Eskimo" |
2011
Winner
The full lineup of the 2011 Christmas special, once again featuring five new celebrities who could not commit to the full series, was announced on 23 November 2011.[3]
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Occupation | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry McGuigan | Retired professional boxer | Erin Boag | 36 (8,9,10,9) | Quickstep | "Jingle Bells" |
| Su Pollard | Comedy actress | Anton du Beke | 30 (6,9,7,8) | Foxtrot | "White Christmas" |
| Simon Webbe | Blue singer | Katya Virshilas | 36 (9,9,9,9) | Cha Cha Cha | "Merry Xmas Everybody" |
| Debra Stephenson | Actress & impressionist | Ian Waite | 37 (8,9,10,10) | American Smooth | "Baby, It's Cold Outside" |
| Charlie Brooks | EastEnders actress | Vincent Simone | 37 (9,9,9,10) | Jive | "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" |
2012
Winner
The full lineup of the 2012 Christmas special, featuring six new celebrities who could not commit to the full series, was announced on 28 November 2012.[4]
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Occupation | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Gill | JLS singer | Ola Jordan | 39 (9,10,10,10) | Jive | "Rockin' Robin" |
| Bobby Ball | Cannon and Ball comedian & actor | Katya Virshilas | 29 (6,7,8,8) | American Smooth | "White Christmas" |
| Sheila Hancock | Stage & screen actress | Ian Waite | 36 (8,8,10,10) | Foxtrot | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" |
| Fabrice Muamba | Former England footballer | Aliona Vilani | 35 (8,9,9,9) | Salsa | "Christmas Wrapping" |
| Katy Brand | Comedian | Anton du Beke | 33 (7,8,9,9) | Viennese Waltz | "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" |
| Helen Skelton | Blue Peter presenter | Artem Chigvintsev | 37 (8,9,10,10) | Jive | "All I Want for Christmas Is You" |
A musical interlude was provided by the popular singer Rod Stewart.[5]
As a new addition to the Christmas specials, a "Strictly Allstar" group of seven previous contestants from the show returned for a group dance, and appearances from Ann Widdecombe and Russell Grant were also in the programme.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brook | Series 5 contestant | Brendan Cole |
| Tom Chambers | Series 6 winner | Kristina Rihanoff |
| Chelsee Healey | Series 9 runner-up | Pasha Kovalev |
| Chris Hollins | Series 7 winner | Ola Jordan |
| Colin Jackson | Series 3 runner-up | Erin Boag |
| Natasha Kaplinsky | Series 1 winner | Ian Waite |
| Rachel Stevens | Series 6 runner-up | Vincent Simone |
2013
Winner
The full lineup of the 2013 Christmas special, featuring six new celebrities who could not commit to the full series, was announced on 25 November 2013.[6]
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Occupation | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Norwood | EastEnders actor | Janette Manrara | 33 (8,8,8,9) | Quickstep | "Merry Christmas Everyone" |
| Elaine Paige | West End singer & actress | Pasha Kovalev | 39 (10,10,9,10) | Cha-Cha-Cha | "Jingle Bells" |
| Sara Cox | Television & radio presenter | Robin Windsor | 33 (7,8,9,9) | Waltz | "Silent Night" |
| Rochelle Humes | The Saturdays singer | Ian Waite | 31 (7,8,8,8) | Salsa | "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" |
| Matt Goss | Singer-songwriter | Aliona Vilani | 35 (8,9,9,9) | American Smooth | "Winter Wonderland" |
| Rufus Hound | Comedian | Flavia Cacace | 38 (9,10,9,10) | Tango | "Never Do a Tango With an Eskimo" |
2014
Winner
The full lineup of the 2014 Christmas special, which in a change to recent tradition, features six returning contestants, was announced on 13 November 2014.
Most of the celebrities were given new partners, with the exception of Lisa Riley, who was reunited with her dance partner, Robin Windsor.[7]
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Known for | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Hollins | Series 7 champion | BBC Breakfast sports presenter | Iveta Lukosiute | 31 (7,8,8,8) | Charleston | "Sleigh Ride" |
| Rachel Stevens | Series 6 runner-up | Former S Club 7 singer | Tristan MacManus | 38 (9,9,10,10) | Viennese Waltz | "Please Come Home for Christmas" |
| Russell Grant | Series 9 contestant | Astrologer & television presenter | Joanne Clifton | 29 (7,8,7,7) | Cha-Cha-Cha | "Could It Be Magic" |
| Sophie Ellis-Bextor | Series 11 finalist | Singer-songwriter | Aljaž Skorjanec | 39 (9,10,10,10) | American Smooth | "White Christmas" |
| Lisa Riley | Series 10 semi-finalist | Emmerdale actress & television presenter | Robin Windsor | 32 (8,8,8,8) | Jive | "Step into Christmas" |
| Louis Smith | Series 10 champion | Olympic artistic gymnast | Aliona Vilani | 40 (10,10,10,10) | Quickstep | "Jingle Bells" |
2015
Winner
The full lineup of the 2015 Christmas special, which in a change to recent tradition, features six returning contestants, was announced on 19 November 2015.[8]
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Known for | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance | Panto | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Snowdon | Series 6 finalist | Television & radio presenter | Pasha Kovalev | 37 (9,9,9,10) | Quickstep | Alice in Wonderland | "Let It Snow" |
| Alison Hammond | Series 12 contestant | This Morning presenter | Robin Windsor | 31 (7,8,8,8) | Cha-Cha-Cha | Hansel and Gretel | "Celebration" |
| Cassidy Little | The People's Strictly champion | Former soldier | Natalie Lowe | 35 (8,9,9,9) | Jive | Dick Whittington | "Cool Yule" |
| Abbey Clancy | Series 11 champion | Model & television presenter | Brendan Cole | 39 (9,10,10,10) | Waltz | Rapunzel | "When I Fall in Love" |
| Harry Judd | Series 9 champion | McBusted drummer | Joanne Clifton | 40 (10,10,10,10) | American Smooth | Jack Frost | "Baby, It's Cold Outside" |
| Tom Chambers | Series 6 champion | Holby City actor | Oti Mabuse | 40 (10,10,10,10) | Charleston | Scrooge | "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" |
2016
Winner
The celebrity lineup of the 2016 Christmas special, which like last year, features six returning contestants, was announced on 7 November 2016.[9] The professional partners were revealed on 11 November 2016.[10]
Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
| Celebrity | Position on Strictly | Known for | Professional | Judges' scores | Dance | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Lewis | Series 2 runner-up | Olympian & TV presenter | Anton du Beke | |||
| Frankie Bridge | Series 12 runner-up | The Saturdays singer | Gorka Márquez | |||
| Pamela Stephenson | Series 8 third place | Writer and actress | Pasha Kovalev | |||
| Ainsley Harriott | Series 13 contestant | Chef | Karen Clifton | |||
| Gethin Jones | Series 5 third place | TV presenter | Chloe Hewitt | |||
| Melvin Odoom | Series 14 last place | TV & radio presenter | Janette Manrara |
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- ↑ "Strictly Christmas Special". BBC. 17 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008. Archived 12 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Media Centre - Strictly Come Dancing reveals Christmas line-up". BBC. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "Media Centre - Strictly Come Dancing announces celebrity line-up for Christmas Special". BBC. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing". 10. 25 December 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- ↑ "Media Centre - Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special line-up confirmed". BBC. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing 2014: Old favourites including Lisa Riley and Russell Grant to return for the Christmas special | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2015 celebrity line-up revealed - Media Centre". BBC. 2015-11-19. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
- ↑ "Strictly Christmas Special line-up revealed - Media Centre". BBC. 2016-11-07. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
- ↑ Morris, Lucy (11 November 2016). "Strictly Come Dancing's just announced its full Christmas lineup". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 November 2016.