Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special: FIRST LOOK as Debbie McGee is spun around by Kevin Clifton during a very daring lift while Gemma Atkinson stuns with a jive
The highly-anticipated festive edition of Strictly Come Dancing is set to hit screens on Christmas Day.
And ahead of the big show, first look images of the Christmas special have been released, showing the celebrities dancing up a storm as they battle it out for the coveted glitterball trophy.
New pictures see Debbie McGee clinging onto Kevin Clifton’s neck as she’s spun around in a daring lift, while Gemma Atkinson teams up with beau Gorka Marquez for a stunning jive.
First look: Images from the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special have been released, with Debbie McGee seen being swung around by partner Kevin Clifton in a very daring life
The main edition of the BBC dance show ended just days ago, with former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher emerging victorious alongside professional partner Oti Mabuse.
With Strictly fever still in the air, no doubt fans of the show can hardly wait for their next Strictly fix over the festive period.
And it’s clear they’re in for a treat as the six famous faces give it their all in the pre-recorded episode.
TV personality Debbie, 61, looked sensational in a billowing blue gown as she darts across the dance-floor with partner Kevin Clifton, 37.
Reunited on the floor: While Gemma Atkinson teams up with beau Gorka Marquez for a stunning jive
After she reached the final in 2017 and Kevin won with Stacey Dooley last year, the duo will no doubt be a tough act to beat.
But hot on their heels are real-life couple Gemma and Gorka, with the pair seen lighting up the dance floor with a spectacular jive.
Gemma, 35, and Gorka, 29, met and ell in love on the 2017 edition of the show, though they were paired with different partners at the time.
Looking good: TV personality Debbie, 61, looked sensational in a billowing blue gown as she darts across the dance-floor with partner Kevin Clifton, 37
Look at them go: But hot on their heels are real-life couple Gemma and Gorka, with the pair seen lighting up the dance floor with a spectacular jive
They’ve since welcomed a daughter, Mia, in July, with Gemma showcasing her incredible post-baby body in a bold red jumpsuit.
Another real-life couple returning to the floor are Joe Sugg, 28, and Dianne Buswell, 30.
The pair looked delighted to be back dancing together again as they sizzled in matching candy cane suits.
Back again: Another real-life couple returning to the floor are Joe Sugg, 28, and Dianne Buswell, 30, with the pair sizzling in matching candy cane suits
Showstopping: The lovebirds looked on fine form as they battled to better their 2018 runner-up position
The lovebirds looked on fine form as they battled to better their 2018 runner-up position.
Meanwhile, Mark Wright, 32, burst back on the show after five years away and he looked better than ever.
His snake hips were clearly still going strong as he shimmied and shook his way through an energetic routine with new partner Janette Manrara, 36.
Shake it: Mark Wright, 32, burst back on the show after five years away and looked better than ever, with his snake hips were clearly still going strong as he shimmied with Janette Manrara