Alexandra Mardell feels "nervous" about the 'Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special'.
Alexandra Mardell feels 'nervous' about the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
The former 'Coronation Street' actress is joining forces with professional dancer Kai Widdrington for the festive edition of the BBC Latin and ballroom show, and the star has been embracing the "fun" of the competition rather than harbouring any serious ambitions to win.
She said: "It's just fun, I think there's probably quite a lot of competitive people, but not at this moment, we're just having fun, it’s Christmas!
"I’ll definitely get nervous because I want to perform well but I’m not like ‘I have to win’."
Alexandra - who is best known for portraying Emma Brooker in the ITV soap from 2018 to 2022 - admitted taking part in the programme's Christmas special has helped her to get into the festive spirit this year.
She said: "We’re a really nice group, which is also lovely and it's definitely got me more into the Christmas spirit, listening to the Christmas songs every day."
Kai admitted Alexandra has been a "joy to work with" in the rehearsal room.
He said: "Alexandra is a joy to work with, it's just so easy because when someone comes into the rehearsal room with such positivity every day, even though it’s only been a brief about of time, it’s just been a real pleasure.
"We have a nice, fun, cheeky routine and hopefully have some good quality dancing as well."
The 'Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special' airs on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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