BBC Strictly Nora
10:15 UK time, Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Deck the hall with glitterballs, the line-up for our sparkly Strictly Christmas special has been revealed...
Strictly's Christmas line-up
Former world featherweight boxing champion Barry McGuigan will be dancing with Erin Boag, say ho ho ho as Hi-De-Hi legend Su Pollard is partnered with Anton Du Beke. Blue's Simon Webbe is to dance with Katya Virshilas. Comedienne Debra Stephenson is paired with Ian Waite and completing the famous five is EastEnders' Janine Butcher, actress Charlie Brooks, who will take to the floor with Vincent Simone.
Here's what our excitable celebrities had to say...
Barry: "I'm looking forward to Strictly Come Dancing, it's a challenge. I've always considered myself to have two left feet and I want to surprise myself!"
Su: "Strictly Come Dancing is strictly must-see Christmas Day television. I'm hoping to wow the judges and the viewers with my utter exuberance and prowess!"
Simon: "Strictly Come Dancing is one of my mum's favourite shows. It's always nice to learn something new, the dancing part of my brain is dormant and I want to wake it up. I also want to wear something tight and sparkly!"
Deborah: "I'm a really big fan of Strictly Come Dancing. I'm very excited to be on the Christmas special and I can't wait to get my dancing shoes on!"
