Each of the six couples will perform a Christmas inspired routine with the hope of impressing the judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Head Judge Shirley Ballas, and the voting audience.

But who will lift the coveted Strictly Come Dancing Christmas trophy?

Fred Sirieix is the second celebrity contestant confirmed for the Christmas special, produced by BBC Studios. Fred will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Dianne Buswell.

Fred Sirieix is a TV personality, author and maître d'hôtel, known for his role on Channel 4's First Dates and the spin-off show, First Dates Hotel. He also presents BBC Two's Remarkable Places To Eat and stars in ITV’s hit series Gino, Gordon And Fred.

Fred says: “I absolutely love Christmas so I’m delighted to be taking part in the Strictly Christmas special and to be partnered with the magnificent Dianne. I hope my dance moves bring some Christmas joy to everybody watching at home and don’t make the judges say, bah, Humbug!”