List of Strictly Come Dancing specials
Introduction Since the inception of '''''Strictly Come Dancing''''' in 2004, several special editions of the show have been transmitted by the BBC each year. These have included seasonal specials, charity specials, and variations of the ''Strictly Come Dancing'' format.
Christmas Specials The '''Christmas Specials of ''Strictly Come Dancing''''' have been aired each year since 2004.Between 2004 and 2009, the specials feature celebrities from the current and past series. Between 2010 and 2013 and 2021 onwards, the specials featured celebrities who were unable to compete in the main series due to time constrictions. From 2014 to 2019, the specials again featured contestants from previous series. With their professional dance partners, the celebrities perform their chosen Ballroom or Latin dance which is scored by the judges. The winning couple is then chosen by a studio audience vote.Year 2004 Jill Halfpenny & Darren Bennett Natasha Kaplinsky & Brendan Cole 2005 Darren Gough & Lilia Kopylova Zoë Ball & Ian Waite 2006 Colin Jackson & Erin Boag 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 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 Melvin Odoom & Janette Manrara 2017 Katie Derham & Brendan Cole 2018 Aston Merrygold & Janette Manrara 2019 Debbie McGee & Kevin Clifton 2020  2021 Anne-Marie & Graziano Di Prima 2022 Alexandra Mardell & Kai Widdrington 2023 Jamie Borthwick & Nancy Xu===2004===The first 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 special was won by Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett. ''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''  Professional  Judges' scores  DanceMartin Offiah  Spring 2004 contestant  Erin Boag  26 (6,6,7,7)  JiveAled Jones  Autumn 2004 semi-finalist  Lilia Kopylova  30 (7,7,8,8)  SambaLesley Garrett  Spring 2004 semi-finalist  Anton du Beke  31 (7,8,8,8)  WaltzNatasha Kaplinsky  Spring 2004 winner  Brendan Cole  33 (7,8,9,9)  FoxtrotDenise Lewis  Autumn 2004 runner-up  Ian Waite  37 (9,9,9,10)  QuickstepJill Halfpenny  Autumn 2004 winner  Darren Bennett  36 (9,9,9,9)  Jive===2005===The 2005 Christmas special, 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 that year's 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. Series 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''  Professional  Judges' scores  DanceEvander Holyfield  ''Dancing with the Stars'' 2005 contestant  Karen Hardy  22 (3,5,7,7)  JiveRachel Hunter  ''Dancing with the Stars'' 2005 contestant  Brendan Cole  36 (9,9,9,9)  RumbaZoë Ball  ''Strictly'' 2005 third place  Ian Waite  38 (9,9,10,10)  FoxtrotJames Martin  ''Strictly'' 2005 fourth place  Camilla Dallerup  37 (8,10,10,9)  FoxtrotColin Jackson  ''Strictly'' 2005 second place  Erin Boag  35 (9,8,9,9)  Cha-Cha-ChaDarren Gough  ''Strictly'' 2005 winner  Lilia Kopylova  40 (10,10,10,10)  QuickstepAs 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===The 2006 Christmas special featured stars from the third and fourth series of ''Strictly'' going head to head to perform their highest-scoring dances. The theme of the special was black and white, with all the dancers dressed in white gowns, black dresses and top hats and tails.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''  Professional  Judges' scores  DanceLouisa Lytton  2006 quarter-finalist  Vincent Simone  36 (9,9,9,9)  JiveMark Ramprakash  2006 winner  Karen Hardy  36 (9,9,9,9)  SalsaEmma Bunton  2006 third place  Darren Bennett  36 (9,9,9,9)  SambaMatt Dawson  2006 runner-up  Lilia Kopylova  37 (9,9,10,9)  WaltzZoë Ball  2005 third place  Ian Waite  38 (9,10,9,10)  RumbaColin Jackson  2005 runner-up  Erin Boag  40 (10,10,10,10)  QuickstepAfter 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 as runners up. The final places of the bottom four couples were not announced — they were eliminated from the competition in random order.===2007===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' scores 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 placing 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''  Professional  Judges' scores  DanceAlesha Dixon  2007 winner  Matthew Cutler  36 (9,9,9,9)  Cha-Cha-ChaLetitia Dean  2007 quarter-finalist  Darren Bennett  36 (9,9,9,9)  FoxtrotMark Ramprakash  2006 winner  Karen Hardy  38 (9,9,10,10)  JiveMatt Di Angelo  2007 runner-up  Flavia Cacace  39 (9,10,10,10)  RumbaGethin Jones  2007 third place  Camilla Dallerup  40 (10,10,10,10)  WaltzDarren Gough  2005 winner  Lilia Kopylova  40 (10,10,10,10)  American SmoothDarren Gough won his third Strictly trophy after winning series 3 and two Christmas specials — he and Jill Halfpenny are the only contestants on ''Strictly'' to do this.===2008===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. The celebrities, their professional partners and their dances were announced on 17 December 2008.Due to four couples coming top of the leaderboard with 39 points, head judge Len Goodman was given the casting vote to break the tie. Therefore, points from the judges were awarded as follows before the audience vote: Alesha — 6, Jill — 5, Rachel — 4, Kelly — 3, Tom — 2, Lisa — 1.After the audience vote, Halfpenny was named the 2008 Christmas Champion with Brook in second place, meaning that Halfpenny 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''  Professional  Judges' scores  Dance  SongLisa Snowdon  2008 third place  Brendan Cole  36 (8,9,9,10)  Quickstep  "Sleigh Ride"Tom Chambers  2008 winner  Camilla Dallerup  37 (9,10,9,9)  Foxtrot  "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"Rachel Stevens  2008 runner-up  Vincent Simone  39 (9,10,10,10)  Rumba  "2 Become 1"Alesha Dixon  2007 winner  Matthew Cutler  39 (9,10,10,10)  Viennese Waltz  "White Christmas"Kelly Brook  2007 contestant  Brian Fortuna  39 (10,9,10,10)  Jive  "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"Jill Halfpenny  Autumn 2004 winner  Darren Bennett  39 (9,10,10,10)  American Smooth  "My Favourite Things"===2009===The 2009 Christmas special aired on 25 December 2009.It featured the top three contestants 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. After the audience vote, Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna were declared champions. Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone were runners-up. ''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''  Professional  Judges' scores  Dance  SongChris Hollins  Series 7 winner  Ola Jordan  33 (8,8,9,8)  Foxtrot  "Santa Baby"Austin Healey  Series 6 fourth place  Erin Boag  36 (9,9,9,9)  Paso Doble  "Bohemian Rhapsody"Ricky Whittle  Series 7 second place  Natalie Lowe  36 (8,9,10,9)  Quickstep  "Jingle Bells"Gethin Jones  Series 5 third place  Flavia Cacace  38 (9,10,9,10)  American Smooth  "Baby, It's Cold Outside"Rachel Stevens  Series 6 second place  Vincent Simone  39 (10,10,9,10)  Rumba  "Miss You Most (At Christmas)"Ali Bastian  Series 7 third place  Brian Fortuna  40 (10,10,10,10)  Viennese Waltz  "Please Come Home For Christmas"===2010=== WinnerThe 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 SongJohn BarrowmanActor & singerKristina Rihanoff37 (9,9,9,10)Quickstep"Sleigh Ride"Vince CablePoliticianErin Boag36 (9,10,8,9)Foxtrot"Winter Wonderland"Ronni AnconaActress & impressionistAnton du Beke28 (6,8,7,7)Viennese Waltz"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"Fern BrittonTelevision presenterMatthew Cutler30 (7,8,7,8)Jive"Step into Christmas"June Brown''EastEnders'' actressVincent Simone28 (6,7,8,7)Tango"Never Do a Tango With an Eskimo"===2011=== WinnerThe 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. ''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=== WinnerThe 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. ''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 Retired 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.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 SimoneHelen Skelton would reappear as part of the main series in Series 20.===2013=== WinnerThe 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. ''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"Matt Goss would reappear as part of the main series in Series 20.===2014=== WinnerThe full lineup of the 2014 Christmas special, featuring six returning contestants in a change to recent tradition, 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 original dance partner, Robin Windsor. This year's special had a pantomime theme, with each couple, as well as the judges, dressed as characters from a different classic pantomime. ''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'' Professional Judges' scores Dance Song Pantomime Chris Hollins Series 7 champion Iveta Lukosiute 31 (7,8,8,8) Charleston"Sleigh Ride" ''Dick Whittington'' Rachel Stevens Series 6 runner-up Tristan MacManus 38 (9,9,10,10) Viennese Waltz"Please Come Home for Christmas" ''Peter Pan'' Russell Grant Series 9 contestant Joanne Clifton 29 (7,8,7,7) Cha-Cha-Cha"Could It Be Magic" ''Aladdin'' Sophie Ellis-Bextor Series 11 finalist Aljaž Škorjanec 39 (9,10,10,10) American Smooth"White Christmas" ''Sleeping Beauty'' Lisa Riley Series 10 semi-finalist Robin Windsor 32 (8,8,8,8) Jive"Step into Christmas" ''The Wizard Of Oz'' Louis Smith Series 10 winner Aliona Vilani 40 (10,10,10,10) Quickstep"Jingle Bells" ''Jack and the Beanstalk''===2015=== WinnerThe full lineup of the 2015 Christmas special, featuring six returning contestants, was announced on 19 November 2015.This year's special, like the previous year, had a panto theme. ''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'' Professional Judges' scores Dance Song  Pantomime Lisa Snowdon Series 6 finalist Pasha Kovalev 37 (9,9,9,10) Quickstep "Let It Snow" ''Alice in Wonderland'' Alison Hammond Series 12 contestant Robin Windsor 31 (7,8,8,8) Cha-Cha-Cha "Celebration" ''Hansel and Gretel'' Cassidy Little ''The People's Strictly'' winner Natalie Lowe 35 (8,9,9,9) Jive "Cool Yule" ''Puss in Boots'' Abbey Clancy Series 11 winner Brendan Cole 39 (9,10,10,10) Waltz "When I Fall in Love" ''Rapunzel'' Harry Judd Series 9 winner Joanne Clifton 40 (10,10,10,10) American Smooth "Baby, It's Cold Outside" ''Jack Frost'' Tom Chambers Series 6 winner Oti Mabuse 40 (10,10,10,10) Charleston  "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" ''Scrooge''===2016=== WinnerThe celebrity lineup of the 2016 Christmas special, featuring six returning contestants, was announced on 7 November 2016.The professional dancers taking part were revealed on 11 November 2016.Each routine had a Christmas movie theme. This year marked the first time a contestant who wasn't one of the final three on ''Strictly'' won the Christmas special. ''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'' Professional Judges' scores Dance Song Christmas film Ainsley Harriott Series 13 contestant Karen Clifton 35 (7,9,10,9) Jive  "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"''Home Alone'' Gethin Jones Series 5 third place Chloe Hewitt 38 (9,9,10,10) Quickstep "The Polar Express"''The Polar Express'' Pamela Stephenson Series 8 third place Pasha Kovalev 39 (9,10,10,10) Cha-Cha-Cha "Jump (for My Love)"''Love Actually'' Denise Lewis Series 2 runner-up Anton Du Beke 38 (9,9,10,10) Viennese Waltz "Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis"''Meet Me in St. Louis'' Melvin Odoom Series 14 last place Janette Manrara 40 (10,10,10,10)Charleston "Sparklejollytwinklejingley" ''Elf'' Frankie Bridge Series 12 runner-up Gorka Márquez 40 (10,10,10,10) American Smooth "Let It Go"''Frozen''===2017=== WinnerThe full lineup of the 2017 Christmas special, featuring six returning contestants, was announced on 6 November 2017. ''Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli.'' Celebrity Position on ''Strictly'' Professional Judges' scores Dance Song Robbie Savage Series 9 quarter-finalist Dianne Buswell 31 (7,8,8,8) American Smooth  "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" Judy Murray Series 12 contestant Neil Jones  31 (7,8,8,8) Charleston "Let's Misbehave" Colin Jackson Series 3 runner-up Amy Dowden 36 (9,9,9,9) Rumba "Run" Jeremy Vine Series 13 contestant Karen Clifton  31 (7,8,8,8) Quickstep "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Katie Derham Series 13 finalist Brendan Cole 37 (9,9,10,9) Viennese Waltz "White Christmas" Kimberley Walsh Series 10 runner-up Pasha Kovalev 39 (9,10,10,10) Jive "Run Rudolph Run"===2018=== WinnerThe full lineup for the 2018 Christmas special was announced on 5 November 2018.The routines were inspired by fairytales and Christmas stories. ''Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli.'' Celebrity Position on ''Strictly'' Professional Judges' scores Dance Song Fairytale Anita Rani Series 13 semi-finalist Neil Jones 35 (8,9,9,9) Foxtrot "Winter Wonderland" ''The Snowman'' Aston Merrygold Series 15 contestant Janette Manrara 40 (10,10,10,10) Jive "What Christmas Means to Me" ''The Nutcracker'' Ann Widdecombe Series 8 quarter-finalist Anton du Beke 22 (2,6,7,7) American Smooth "Sisters" ''Cinderella'' Michael Vaughan Series 10 contestant Nadiya Bychkova 30 (6,8,8,8) Viennese Waltz "Please Come Home for Christmas" ''Peter Pan'' Jake Wood Series 12 semi-finalist Luba Mushtuk 39 (9,10,10,10) Cha-Cha-Cha "Could It Be Magic" ''The Frog Prince'' Caroline Flack Series 12 champion Gorka Márquez 40 (10,10,10,10) Charleston "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" ''Pinocchio''===2019=== WinnerThe celebrities taking part in the 2019 Christmas special was announced on 5 November. Their Professional Partners were announced the following week. ''Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli.'' Celebrity Position on ''Strictly'' Professional Judges' scores Dance SongGemma AtkinsonSeries 15 runner-upGorka Márquez35 (8,9,9,9)Jive"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"Mark WrightSeries 12 finalistJanette Manrara35 (8,9,9,9)Salsa"Christmas Wrapping"Chizzy AkudoluSeries 15 contestantGraziano Di Prima36 (9,9,9,9)Cha-Cha-Cha"Get the Party Started"Richard ArnoldSeries 10 contestantLuba Mushtuk32 (8,8,8,8)Foxtrot"You're a Mean One Mr Grinch"Joe SuggSeries 16 runner-upDianne Buswell40 (10,10,10,10)Street/Commercial"Sleigh Ride"Debbie McGeeSeries 15 runner-upKevin Clifton40 (10,10,10,10)Quickstep"Jingle Bells"===2020===Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no competition was able to take place. Instead, a countdown of the top 25 most memorable dances in ''Strictly'' history took place; the 25 dances were selected by a panel before being ranked by the public vote. 2015 champions Jay McGuinness and Aliona Vilani's Week 3 Jive was voted the most memorable dance, with Danny Mac and Oti Mabuse's 2016 Samba finishing second. The Top 25 dances are as follows: RankDance 25 Ashley Roberts & Pasha Kovalev's Jive to "Shake a Tail Feather" (Series 16, Week 9) 24 Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton's Paso Doble to "America" (Series 12, Week 3) 23 Debbie McGee & Giovanni Pernice's Salsa to "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" (Series 15, Week 8) 22 Alexandra Burke & Gorka Márquez's Jive to "Proud Mary" (Series 15, Week 4) 21 Alesha Dixon & Matthew Cutler's Cha-Cha-Cha to "Crazy in Love" (Series 5, Week 8) 20 Aston Merrygold & Janette Manrara's Cha-Cha-Cha to "Can't Stop the Feeling! "(Series 15, Week 3) 19 Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff's Argentine Tango to "El Tango de Roxanne" (Series 12, Week 8) 18 Abbey Clancy & Aljaž Skorjanec's Waltz to "Kissing You" (Series 11, Week 1) 17 Ann Widdecombe & Anton Du Beke's Samba to "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" (Series 8, Week 8) 16 Jake Wood & Janette Manrara's Salsa to "Mambo No. 5" (Series 12, Week 2) 15 Louis Smith & Flavia Cacace's Salsa to "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" (Series 10, Week 3) 14 Ore Oduba & Joanne Clifton's Jive to "Runaway Baby" (Series 14, Week 4) 13 Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan's Charleston to "Fat Sam's Grand Slam" (Series 7, Week 11) 12 Tom Chambers & Camilla Dallerup's Showdance to "If My Friends Could See Me Now" (Series 6, Week 14) 11 Mark Ramprakash & Karen Hardy's Salsa to "Hot Hot Hot" (Series 4, Week 5) 10 Ore Oduba & Joanne Clifton's American Smooth to "Singin' in the Rain" (Series 14, Week 3) 9 Faye Tozer & Giovanni Pernice's Charleston to "The Lonely Goatherd" (Series 16, Week 11) 8 Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev's Showdance to "Angels" (Series 12, Week 13) 7 Karim Zeroual & Amy Dowden's Jive to "You Can't Stop the Beat" (Series 17, Week 11) 6 Jill Halfpenny & Darren Bennett's Jive to "I'm Still Standing" (Series 2, Week 3) 5 Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev's Charleston to "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" (Series 12, Week 10) 4 Ed Balls & Katya Jones's Salsa to "Gangnam Style" (Series 14, Week 8) 3 Kelvin Fletcher & Oti Mabuse's Samba to "La Vida Es Un Carnaval" (Series 17, Week 1) 2 Danny Mac & Oti Mabuse's Samba to "Magalenha" (Series 14, Week 10) 1 Jay McGuinness & Aliona Vilani's Jive to "You Never Can Tell/Misirlou" (Series 13, Week 3)===2021=== WinnerThe full lineup competing in the 2021 Christmas special was announced on 26 November 2021, featuring six new celebrities for the first time since 2013.The episode was aired on December 25, with Anne-Marie and Graziano Di Prima as winners. ''Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke.'' Celebrity Occupation Professional Judges' scores Dance Song Fred Sirieix ''First Dates'' maître d'hôtel Dianne Buswell 38 (8,10,10,10) Quickstep "Merry Christmas Everyone" Moira Stuart Newsreader & broadcaster Aljaž Škorjanec 33 (8,8,8,9) Salsa "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" Anne-Marie Singer-songwriter Graziano Di Prima 40 (10,10,10,10) Cha-Cha-Cha "Feliz Navidad" Jay Blades ''The Repair Shop'' presenter Luba Mushtuk 34 (8,8,9,9) Jive "Only Fools and Horses"/"Hooky Street" Adrian Chiles Television & radio presenter Jowita Przystał 33 (7,8,9,9) American Smooth "White Christmas" Mel Giedroyc Comedian, actress & television presenter Neil Jones 40 (10,10,10,10) Street/Commercial "Ice Ice Baby"===2022=== WinnerThe full lineup competing in the 2022 Christmas special was announced on 17 November 2022.The episode was aired on December 25, with Alexandra Mardell and Kai Widdrington as winners. ''Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke.'' Celebrity Occupation Professional Judges' scores Dance Song Rickie Haywood-Williams Television & radio presenter  Luba Mushtuk 34 (8,8,9,9) Salsa"Christmas Wrapping" Larry Lamb Stage & screen actor Nadiya Bychkova 31 (7,7,8,9) American Smooth "Winter Wonderland" Rosie Ramsey Podcaster, author & television presenter Neil Jones 39 (9,10,10,10) Jive"Step into Christmas" George Webster CBeebies presenter Amy Dowden 38 (8,10,10,10) Charleston "Good News" Nicola Roberts Former Girls Aloud singer Giovanni Pernice 39 (9,10,10,10) Waltz "Silent Night" Alexandra Mardell Former ''Coronation Street'' actress Kai Widdrington 40 (10,10,10,10) Quickstep "Sleigh Ride"===2023=== Winner''Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke. ''Dan Snow, Sally Nugent and Jamie Borthwick were announced as the first three celebrities competing in the 2023 Christmas Special on 22 November 2023 on ''Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two''. The full line-up was confirmed the following day on 23 November, when the final three celebrities were revealed  as Tillie Amartey, Danny Cipriani and Keisha Buchanan on ''It Takes Two''. Celebrity Occupation Professional Judges' scores Dance Song Dan Snow Historian & television presenter  Nadiya Bychkova 30 (7,7,7,9) Jive "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Keisha Buchanan Sugababes singer  Gorka Márquez 33 (8,8,8,9) Viennese Waltz "Snowman" Danny Cipriani Former England rugby player Jowita Przystał 37 (9,9,9,10) Cha-Cha-Cha "Celebration" Tillie Amartey Actress & television presenter Neil Jones 39 (9,10,10,10) Jive "Underneath the Tree" Sally Nugent ''BBC Breakfast'' presenter Graziano Di Prima 38 (9,9,10,10) Foxtrot "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Jamie Borthwick ''EastEnders'' actor  Nancy Xu 40 (10,10,10,10) Quickstep "Merry Christmas Everyone"
Sport Relief Does Strictly Come Dancing ===2008===A ''Strictly Come Dancing'' one-off special for Sport Relief was broadcast on 14 March 2008, with Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips and Len Goodman judging. Five former ''Strictly'' contestants related to sport partnered a new celebrity. Jade Johnson and Kara Tointon were contestants on the main show in 2009 and 2010, with Johnson leaving after an injury, and Tointon winning the 2010 title. Their partners on their series were Ian Waite and Artem Chigvintsev.The results were as follows: Contestant  Celebrity  Judges' scores  DanceDenise Lewis  David Ginola  21 (7,7,7)  WaltzRoger Black  Jade Johnson  22 (8,6,8)  Cha Cha ChaDarren Gough  Gemma Bissix  22 (7,7,8)  American SmoothMatt Dawson  Elaine Paige  25 (8,9,8)  TangoMark Ramprakash  Kara Tointon  27 (9,9,9)  SambaThe ranking of the bottom three couples was not announced – they were eliminated from the competition in random order.A BBC spokesperson commented: "Sport Relief features Strictly Come Dancing with a difference. "===2010=== Celebrity  Professional  Judges' scores  DancePeter Jones  Natalie Lowe  16 (4,7,5)  TangoDuncan Bannatyne  Lilia Kopylova  10 (2,5,3)  Cha Cha Cha===2012===''Strictly Come Dancing'' did an underwater special for Sport Relief 2012.The contestants were 2011 champion Harry Judd and runner-up Chelsee Healey. The judges were Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Mark Foster. It was presented by Claudia Winkleman. Celebrity  Professional  Judges' scoresHarry Judd  Aliona Vilani  35 (9,8,8,10)Chelsee Healey  Pasha Kovalev  35 (8,8,9,10)After the initial scores resulted in a draw, head judge Len had the deciding vote. He chose Chelsee and Pasha, who won the contest.===2014===''Strictly Come Dancing'' did a Paralympians special for Sport Relief 2014.The contestants were David Clarke, Hannah Cockroft, Nathan Stephens and Martine Wright. The judges were Goodman, Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Lee Pearson; however, no scores were given. The series was presented by Tess Daly. Celebrity  Professional David Clarke  Karen Hauer Hannah Cockroft  Pasha Kovalev Nathan Stephens  Iveta Lukosiute Martine Wright  Ian Waite===2018===''Strictly Come Dancing'' did a footballers special for Sport Relief, which aired on 23 March 2018.The special was presented by Ore Oduba, and the judges were Horwood, Bussell, and Tonioli; however, no scores were given. The contestants were Alex Scott, Chris Kamara and David Ginola. Alex Scott, the winner of this special, was later a quarter-finalist in Series 17.Celebrity  Professional David Ginola  Karen Clifton Chris Kamara  Anya Garnis Alex Scott  Pasha Kovalev
Children in Need ===2008===A ''Strictly Come Dancing'' one-off special for Children in Need was broadcast on 14 November 2008, with Fearne Cotton presenting and Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Arlene Phillips and Craig Revel Horwood judging.The results were as follows: Children in Need host  Professional  Judges' scores DanceTess Daly  Anton du Beke  36 (9,9,9,9)  American SmoothTerry Wogan  Flavia Cacace  29 (7,8,7,7)  Waltz===2009===The dancers performed alongside Alesha Dixon singing "The Boy Does Nothing" at the start of the show and also Ricky Whittle was seen backstage, supporting the ''Hollyoaks'' cast who performed and Alesha told him to go back to rehearsals. The presenters and judges did not appear in this unlike the previous year when judges rated Terry's performance.===2010===A ''Strictly Come Dancing'' one-off special for Children in Need was broadcast on 19 November 2010, with Tess Daly presenting the show and Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Terry Wogan and Pudsey Bear judging. Harry Judd went on to win the ninth series of the show in 2011.The results were as follows: Pop star  Professional  Judges' scores Dance MusicHarry Judd  Ola Jordan  35 (9,9,7,10)  Paso Doble    "Ego"—The SaturdaysRochelle Wiseman  Ian Waite  33 (6,9,8,10)  American Smooth  "All About You"—McFly===2011===In November 2011, BBC newsreaders Sian Williams, Sophie Raworth, Susanna Reid and Emily Maitlis performed a group dance to Katy Perry's "Firework". Susanna and Robin won with three of the judges' votes. Angela Rippon also made an appearance in the dance, alongside the women. Reid went on to compete as a contestant in the eleventh series of the show in 2013.Rippon went on to compete on the twenty-first series in 2023.NewsreaderProfessionalJudges' votesDanceMusicResultSusanna ReidRobin WindsorSian, Susanna, Susanna, SusannaCha-Cha-Cha"Firework"—Katy Perry'''Winner''' (3 votes)Sian WilliamsVincent SimoneLoser (1 vote)Sophie RaworthIan WaiteLoserEmily MaitlisPasha KovalevLoser===2012===A one-off special for Children in Need 2012 was broadcast on 16 November 2012 with Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly hosting, and judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli. Fan favourites Ann Widdecombe and Russell Grant made a special appearance in a parody of The Queen's Olympic opening ceremony scene with Daniel Craig as James Bond, and danced an "Angels and Demons" routine with their partners Anton du Beke and Flavia Cacace. Bruno voted for Ann and Anton, but Craig, Darcey, and Len all chose Russell and Flavia, who took home the Pudsey-on-a-glitter-ball trophy. ''Strictly'' fan favouriteProfessionalJudges' votesDanceMusicResultRussell GrantFlavia CacaceRussell, Russell, Russell, AnnMedley"Hernando's Hideaway"/"Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel"/"Better the Devil You Know"/"Boogie Wonderland"'''Winner''' (3 votes)Ann WiddecombeAnton Du BekeLoser (1 vote)===2013===A one-off special was broadcast for Children in Need 2013 on 15 November 2013.Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly hosted the show, and was judged by Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli. The show featured professional ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, who were partnered with James Jordan and Aliona Vilani. Bussell voted for Chris and Aliona, but Tonioli and Goodman voted for Jayne and James, who won the show and took home the Pudsey-on-a-glitter-ball trophy.===2014===The judges were Horwood, Bussell, Goodman and Tonioli. There were two teams, each consisting of two children and two of the show's professional dancers. Team Glitter's pros were Natalie Lowe and Anton Du Beke; Team Sparkle's pros were Aliona Vilani and Tristan MacManus. Team Glitter took home the trophy.===2015===On 13 August 2015, it was announced that ''Call the Midwife'' actors Jenny Agutter, Laura Main, Stephen McGann and Jack Ashton would appear on the 2015 ''Children in Need'' special. Tess Daly hosted the show, along with former presenter Sir Bruce Forsyth in what was Forsyth's final formal television appearance prior to his death in 2017.Actor  Professional  Judges Vote  Dance  Result  Jenny Agutter  Ian Waite Laura & Brendan Medley   Loser '''Laura Main'''  '''Brendan Cole'''  '''Winner''' Stephen McGann  Joanne Clifton  Loser Jack Ashton  Oti Mabuse  Loser===2016===On 18 November 2016, British Olympians Canoeist Joe Clarke, Hockey player Hollie Webb, Taekwando athlete, Lutalo Muhammad and Rower Helen Glover competed in the 2016 Children in Need Special. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman presented the show, making it the first Children in Need not co-presented by Sir Bruce Forsyth. Olympian  Professional  Judges Vote  Dance  Result  Joe Clarke  Janette Manrara Lutalo & KarenMedleyLoserHollie Webb Neil Jones  Loser '''Lutalo Muhammad'''  '''Karen Clifton'''  Winner Helen Glover  Pasha Kovalev  Loser===2017===The BBC announced that former and current ''Blue Peter'' presenters would take part in the 2017 special. Presenter  Professional  Judges Vote  Dance  Result  Anthea Turner  Brendan Cole Mark & AmyGroup JiveLoser Diane-Louise Jordan  Pasha Kovalev Loser Konnie Huq  Neil Jones Loser '''Mark Curry'''  '''Amy Dowden'''Winner Radzi Chinyanganya  Chloe Hewitt Loser Tim Vincent  Dianne BuswellLoser===2018===The BBC announced that the current members of Boyzone would take part in the 2018 special. ''Boyzone'' singer  Professional  Judges Vote  Dance  Result  Keith Duffy  Nadiya Bychkova Shane & LubaMedleyLoser Mikey Graham  Katya Jones Loser Ronan Keating  Gordana GrandosekLoser '''Shane Lynch'''  '''Luba Mushtuk'''Winner===2019===It was announced on 28 October that four current ''EastEnders'' actors would take part in the 2019 special. The lineup included Louisa Lytton, who had previously reached the quarter-finals of the main show in 2006, and was won by Maisie Smith, who would go on to reach the final of the main show in Series 18. ''EastEnders'' actor/actress  Professional  Judge's vote  Dance  Result Louisa Lytton  Gorka Márquez Maisie & KevinCha-Cha-Cha  Loser '''Maisie Smith'''  '''Kevin Clifton'''  '''Winner''' Ricky Champ  Luba Mushtuk  Loser Rudolph Walker  Nancy Xu  Loser===2020===Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, no competition was able to take place. Instead, the special featured a compilation of clips of members of the public and the cast of the current series of the show, dancing to the song "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon. At the end of the compilation, all three judges were each seen giving a score of 10.
Other specials ===''Strictly Ice Dancing'' (2004)===''Strictly Ice Dancing'' was broadcast as a one-off special on 26 December 2004; with Carol Smillie, Jessica Taylor, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Marcus Patric, David Seaman, and Rowland Rivron paired with professional skaters. This was won by David Seaman (who was a late replacement for Paul Gascoigne) and his partner Zoia Birmingham. Carol Smillie, a contestant on ''Strictly Ice Dancing'', was a series 4 contestant, this time, dancing with Matthew Cutler.In order of elimination, the competitors were: Celebrity  Professional  Score Rowland Rivron  Charlotte Clements  10 Marcus Patric  Leigh Mack  12 Carol Smillie  Oula Jääskeläinen  21 Scarlett Alice Johnson  Daniel Whiston  22 Jessica Taylor  Robert Burgerman  34 ''David Seaman''  ''Zoia Birmingham''  33''Strictly Ice Dancing'' was identical to the ITV format ''Dancing on Ice'', although details of ''Dancing on Ice'' were revealed before ''Strictly Ice Dancing'' was commissioned.===''Strictly African Dancing'' (2005)===A further one-off special was broadcast on BBC One on 9 July 2005 as part of the BBC's ''Africa Lives'' season. It featured six celebrities of African descent performing traditional African dances with a professional troupe. The contestants were Tunde Baiyewu, Tupele Dorgu, Robbie Earle, Antonia Okonma, Louis Emerick, and Tessa Sanderson. The programme was presented by Natasha Kaplinsky and Martin Offiah, and the winner was Robbie Earle. Professional dancers Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova, who have appeared on ''Strictly Come Dancing'' since the second series, also appeared on this special to perform a traditional African Samba.In order of elimination:*Tunde Baiyewu*Louis Emerick*Tupele Dorgu*Tessa Sanderson*Antonia Okonma*''Robbie Earle''The London cast of the musical ''The Lion King'', led by South-African actress Brown Lindiwe Mkhize, took part in this broadcast. The company performed the trademark song "Circle of Life".===''The Weakest Link''=======2008====On 27 December 2008, a special episode of ''The Weakest Link'' was broadcast on BBC One featuring participants of ''Strictly Come Dancing.'' The game was won by series 6 celebrity Mark Foster, who beat professional dancer Anton du Beke in the final. Participants in order of elimination were:ContestantsRound12345678Mark FosterCraigArleneKristinaAntonMark RBrendanHeather'''Winner'''Anton Du BekeCraigArleneKristinaCamillaMark RHeatherHeather'''Runner-up'''Heather SmallCraigArleneKristinaCamillaMark RBrendanAntonBrendan ColeCraigKristinaCamillaMark RHeatherAntonMark RamprakashKristinaCamillaKristinaCamillaBrendanCamilla DallerupKristinaKristinaKristinaMark RKristina RihanoffKristinaArleneCamillaArlene PhillipsAntonKristinaCraig Revel HorwoodBrendan: The contestant was statistically the strongest link. : The contestant was statistically the weakest link.====2021====On 18 December 2021, ''The Weakest Link'' returned for a Strictly special as the first show in a revived series on BBC One with new host Romesh Ranganathan,  it had a special 13 years ago previously. The contestants were: Clara Amfo, Dr. Ranj Singh, Catherine Tyldesley, Anton Du Beke, Janette Manrara, Hrvy, Emma Barton and Ore Oduba.ContestantsRound1234567Clara AmfoEmmaCatherineJanetteAntonDr. RanjEmma'''Winner'''Ore OdubaHrvyAntonJanetteAntonClaraEmma'''Runner-up'''Emma BartonHrvyClaraJanetteClaraDr. RanjClaraDr. Ranj SinghCatherineAntonJanetteAntonClaraAnton Du BekeHrvyCatherineJanetteDr. RanjJanette ManraraHrvyCatherineAntonCatherine TyldesleyHrvyDr. RanjHrvyEmma: The contestant was statistically the strongest link. : The contestant was statistically the weakest link.====2022====On 17 December 2022, ''The Weakest Link'' returned for another Strictly special. It included professional dancers Amy Dowden, Kai Widdrington, Karen Hauer and Joanne Clifton, and former celebrity contestants Max George, Dan Walker, Jayde Adams and Rhys Stephenson.ContestantsRound1234567 Dan WalkerKarenJaydeKaiJoanneAmyMax'''Winner''' Rhys StephensonMaxKaiKaiJoanneAmyMax'''Runner-up''' Max GeorgeKarenKaiJoanneJoanneRhysRhys Amy DowdenKarenJaydeKaiMaxMax Joanne CliftonKarenMaxKaiMax Kai WiddringtonKarenAmyJoanne Jayde AdamsMaxAmy Karen HauerMax: The contestant was statistically the strongest link. : The contestant was statistically the weakest link.===''The People's Strictly for Comic Relief'' (2015)===On 11 September 2014, the BBC announced that a special non-celebrity version of the show would air for Comic Relief 2015.It featured six inspirational heroes who underwent four weeks of training before performing live in the studio.The series began airing on 25 February 2015 over four pre-recorded episodes, the first two episodes introduced the contestants, the third episode on 5 March followed their training and preparation for the show. The fourth episode on 11 March saw the couples take to the dance floor, with the winner decided via an online public vote and announced live on Red Nose Day 2015 on 13 March.The series was hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, and judged by Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman alongside guest judge Anton du Beke. Craig Revel Horwood did not take part as a judge due to prior commitments. The judges' scores were for guidance only. ''Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Anton du Beke, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.'' Inspirational hero Professional Judges' scores Dance MusicPhilip Barnett Janette Manrara 40 (10,10,10,10)American Smooth "Big Spender"Trishna BharadiaAljaž Škorjanec 35 (9,9,9,8)Jive"Runaround Sue" Anna Kennedy Robin Windsor 40 (10,10,10,10)Charleston "Charleston" Cassidy Little Natalie Lowe  40 (10,10,10,10)Paso Doble "O Fortuna" Heather Parsons Ian Waite  36 (9,9,9,9)Viennese Waltz "She's Always a Woman" Michael Pattie Aliona Vilani 33 (8,8,9,8)Tango "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps"
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