Adrian Chiles has been confirmed for the 'Strictly Come Dancing' Christmas special.
Adrian Chiles at the Teens Unite charity ball
The 54-year-old broadcaster and writer has become the sixth and final celebrity contestant unveiled for the 2021 festive special of the BBC Latin and Ballroom dance competition, and he will be taking to the dancefloor with Jowita Przystal.
He said in a statement: “Discouragingly, every one of my family and friends with whom I’ve shared this news, has reacted with horror. They can’t believe it I’m doing it, and neither can I. Thoughts and prayers with whichever poor dancer is lumbered with me.”
The news was announced on Friday (26.11.21) on ‘Strictly’s sister show, ‘Strictly: It Takes Two’ on BBC Two.
Adrian will join Moira Stewart, Anne-Marie, Mel Giedroyc, Jay Blades, and Fred Sirieix as the six celebrities set to take part in the festive show.
Each of the celebrities and their professional partners 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.
The coronavirus pandemic meant there was no 'Strictly' Christmas special in 2020, but since 2014, the festive episodes have seen former contestants go head-to-head.
In 2019, series 15 runner-up Debbie McGee won with Kevin Clifton, while in 2018, Aston Merrygold - who had also taken part in series 15 - won with Janette Manrara.
Meanwhile, the regular edition of 'Strictly Come Dancing' continues to air on Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One, and last week’s musical-themed edition saw McFly star Tom Fletcher and professional dancer Amy Dowden eliminated from the competition.
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