List of Strictly Come Dancing specials

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

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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
Christmas champions
Runners-up
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

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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 Dance
Martin Offiah Spring 2004 contestant Erin Boag 26 (6,6,7,7) Jive
Aled Jones Autumn 2004 semi-finalist Lilia Kopylova 30 (7,7,8,8) Samba
Lesley Garrett Spring 2004 semi-finalist Anton du Beke 31 (7,8,8,8) Waltz
Natasha Kaplinsky Spring 2004 winner Brendan Cole 33 (7,8,9,9) Foxtrot
Denise Lewis Autumn 2004 runner-up Ian Waite 37 (9,9,9,10) Quickstep
Jill Halfpenny Autumn 2004 winner Darren Bennett 36 (9,9,9,9) Jive

2005

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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 Dance
Evander Holyfield Dancing with the Stars 2005 contestant Karen Hardy 22 (3,5,7,7) Jive
Rachel Hunter Dancing with the Stars 2005 contestant Brendan Cole 36 (9,9,9,9) Rumba
Zoë Ball Strictly 2005 third place Ian Waite 38 (9,9,10,10) Foxtrot
James Martin Strictly 2005 fourth place Camilla Dallerup 37 (8,10,10,9) Foxtrot
Colin Jackson Strictly 2005 second place Erin Boag 35 (9,8,9,9) Cha-Cha-Cha
Darren Gough Strictly 2005 winner 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

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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 Dance
Louisa Lytton 2006 quarter-finalist Vincent Simone 36 (9,9,9,9) Jive
Mark Ramprakash 2006 winner Karen Hardy 36 (9,9,9,9) Salsa
Emma Bunton 2006 third place Darren Bennett 36 (9,9,9,9) Samba
Matt Dawson 2006 runner-up Lilia Kopylova 37 (9,9,10,9) Waltz
Zoë Ball 2005 third place Ian Waite 38 (9,10,9,10) Rumba
Colin Jackson 2005 runner-up 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 as runners up. The final places of the bottom four couples were not announced — they were eliminated from the competition in random order.

2007

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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 Dance
Alesha Dixon 2007 winner Matthew Cutler 36 (9,9,9,9) Cha-Cha-Cha
Letitia Dean 2007 quarter-finalist Darren Bennett 36 (9,9,9,9) Foxtrot
Mark Ramprakash 2006 winner Karen Hardy 38 (9,9,10,10) Jive
Matt Di Angelo 2007 runner-up Flavia Cacace 39 (9,10,10,10) Rumba
Gethin Jones 2007 third place Camilla Dallerup 40 (10,10,10,10) Waltz
Darren Gough 2005 winner 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 contestants on Strictly to do this.

2008

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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 their dances were announced on 17 December 2008.[2]

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 Song
Lisa 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

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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 Song
Chris 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

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  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 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

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  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

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  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 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.[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

Helen Skelton would reappear as part of the main series in Series 20.

JB Gill would reappear as part of the main series in Series 22.

2013

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  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"

Matt Goss would reappear as part of the main series in Series 20.

2014

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  Winner

The 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.[7] 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

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  Winner

The 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.[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 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

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  Winner

The celebrity lineup of the 2016 Christmas special, featuring six returning contestants, was announced on 7 November 2016.[9] The professional dancers taking part were revealed on 11 November 2016.[10] 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

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  Winner

The full lineup of the 2017 Christmas special, featuring six returning contestants, was announced on 6 November 2017.[11]

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

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  Winner

The full lineup for the 2018 Christmas special was announced on 5 November 2018. The routines were inspired by fairytales and Christmas stories.[12]

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

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  Winner

The celebrities taking part in the 2019 Christmas special was announced on 5 November.[13] Their Professional Partners were announced the following week.[14]

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[15] Song
Gemma Atkinson Series 15 runner-up Gorka Márquez 35 (8,9,9,9) Jive "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
Mark Wright Series 12 finalist Janette Manrara 35 (8,9,9,9) Salsa "Christmas Wrapping"
Chizzy Akudolu Series 15 contestant Graziano Di Prima 36 (9,9,9,9) Cha-Cha-Cha "Get the Party Started"
Richard Arnold Series 10 contestant Luba Mushtuk 32 (8,8,8,8) Foxtrot "You're a Mean One Mr Grinch"
Joe Sugg Series 16 runner-up Dianne Buswell 40 (10,10,10,10) Street/Commercial "Sleigh Ride"
Debbie McGee Series 15 runner-up Kevin Clifton 40 (10,10,10,10) Quickstep "Jingle Bells"

2020

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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:

Rank Dance
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

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  Winner

The full lineup competing in the 2021 Christmas special was announced on 26 November 2021, featuring six new celebrities for the first time since 2013.[16] The episode was aired on December 25, with Anne-Marie and Graziano Di Prima as winners.[17]

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[18] 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

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  Winner

The full lineup competing in the 2022 Christmas special was announced on 17 November 2022.[19] The episode was aired on December 25, with Alexandra Mardell and Kai Widdrington as winners.[20]

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

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  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.[21] 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.[22][23]

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

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2008

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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.[24] 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 Dance
Denise Lewis David Ginola 21 (7,7,7) Waltz
Roger Black Jade Johnson 22 (8,6,8) Cha Cha Cha
Darren Gough Gemma Bissix 22 (7,7,8) American Smooth
Matt Dawson Elaine Paige 25 (8,9,8) Tango
Mark Ramprakash Kara Tointon 27 (9,9,9) Samba

The 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

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Celebrity Professional Judges' scores Dance
Peter Jones Natalie Lowe 16 (4,7,5) Tango
Duncan Bannatyne Lilia Kopylova 10 (2,5,3) Cha Cha Cha

2012

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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' scores
Harry 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

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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

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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

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2008

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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 Dance
Tess Daly Anton du Beke 36 (9,9,9,9) American Smooth
Terry Wogan Flavia Cacace 29 (7,8,7,7) Waltz

2009

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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

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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 Music
Harry Judd Ola Jordan 35 (9,9,7,10) Paso Doble "Ego"—The Saturdays
Rochelle Wiseman Ian Waite 33 (6,9,8,10) American Smooth "All About You"—McFly

2011

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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.

Newsreader Professional Judges' votes Dance Music Result
Susanna Reid Robin Windsor Sian, Susanna, Susanna, Susanna Cha-Cha-Cha "Firework"—Katy Perry Winner (3 votes)
Sian Williams Vincent Simone Loser (1 vote)
Sophie Raworth Ian Waite Loser
Emily Maitlis Pasha Kovalev Loser

2012

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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.[25] 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 favourite Professional Judges' votes Dance Music Result
Russell Grant Flavia Cacace Russell, Russell, Russell, Ann Medley "Hernando's Hideaway"/"Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel"/"Better the Devil You Know"/"Boogie Wonderland" Winner (3 votes)
Ann Widdecombe Anton Du Beke Loser (1 vote)

2013

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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.[26]

2014

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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

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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

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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 & Karen Medley Loser
Hollie Webb Neil Jones Loser
Lutalo Muhammad Karen Clifton Winner
Helen Glover Pasha Kovalev Loser

2017

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The BBC announced that former and current Blue Peter presenters would take part in the 2017 special.[27]

Presenter Professional Judges Vote Dance Result
Anthea Turner Brendan Cole Mark & Amy Group Jive Loser
Diane-Louise Jordan Pasha Kovalev Loser
Konnie Huq Neil Jones Loser
Mark Curry Amy Dowden Winner
Radzi Chinyanganya Chloe Hewitt Loser
Tim Vincent Dianne Buswell Loser

2018

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The BBC announced that the current members of Boyzone would take part in the 2018 special.[28]

Boyzone singer Professional Judges Vote Dance Result
Keith Duffy Nadiya Bychkova Shane & Luba Medley Loser
Mikey Graham Katya Jones Loser
Ronan Keating Gordana Grandosek Loser
Shane Lynch Luba Mushtuk Winner

2019

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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 & Kevin Cha-Cha-Cha Loser
Maisie Smith Kevin Clifton Winner
Ricky Champ Luba Mushtuk Loser
Rudolph Walker Nancy Xu Loser

2020

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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

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Strictly Ice Dancing (2004)

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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)

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A further one-off special was broadcast on BBC One on 9 July 2005 as part of the BBC's Africa Lives season.[29] 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.[30] 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:

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".

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2008

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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:

Contestants Round
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mark Foster Craig Arlene Kristina Anton Mark R Brendan Heather Winner
Anton Du Beke Craig Arlene Kristina Camilla Mark R Heather Heather Runner-up
Heather Small Craig Arlene Kristina Camilla Mark R Brendan Anton
Brendan Cole Craig Kristina Camilla Mark R Heather Anton
Mark Ramprakash Kristina Camilla Kristina Camilla Brendan
Camilla Dallerup Kristina Kristina Kristina Mark R
Kristina Rihanoff Kristina Arlene Camilla
Arlene Phillips Anton Kristina
Craig Revel Horwood Brendan
  The contestant was statistically the strongest link.
  The contestant was statistically the weakest link.

2021

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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.

Contestants Round
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Clara Amfo Emma Catherine Janette Anton Dr. Ranj Emma Winner
Ore Oduba Hrvy Anton Janette Anton Clara Emma Runner-up
Emma Barton Hrvy Clara Janette Clara Dr. Ranj Clara
Dr. Ranj Singh Catherine Anton Janette Anton Clara
Anton Du Beke Hrvy Catherine Janette Dr. Ranj
Janette Manrara Hrvy Catherine Anton
Catherine Tyldesley Hrvy Dr. Ranj
Hrvy Emma
  The contestant was statistically the strongest link.
  The contestant was statistically the weakest link.

2022

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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.

Contestants Round
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Dan Walker Karen Jayde Kai Joanne Amy Max Winner
Rhys Stephenson Max Kai Kai Joanne Amy Max Runner-up
Max George Karen Kai Joanne Joanne Rhys Rhys
Amy Dowden Karen Jayde Kai Max Max
Joanne Clifton Karen Max Kai Max
Kai Widdrington Karen Amy Joanne
Jayde Adams Max Amy
Karen Hauer Max
  The contestant was statistically the strongest link.
  The contestant was statistically the weakest link.

The People's Strictly for Comic Relief (2015)

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On 11 September 2014, the BBC announced that a special non-celebrity version of the show would air for Comic Relief 2015.[31] 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.[32]

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 Music
Philip Barnett Janette Manrara 40 (10,10,10,10) American Smooth "Big Spender"
Trishna Bharadia Aljaž 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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