CBeebies presenter George Webster is the sixth and closing contestant to be revealed for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas particular.
he 22-year-old can be paired with skilled dancer Amy Dowden when he takes to the dancefloor throughout the festive model of the BBC One present.
Webster made historical past when he turned the primary presenter on CBeebies with Down Syndrome final 12 months and not too long ago gained a Bafta Award for his internet hosting position.
Born in Leeds, he’s additionally a stage and display actor and featured in 2022’s The Railway Kids Return.
His upcoming performing credit additionally embrace kids’s TV present One thing Particular, medical drama Casualty and warfare collection World on Fireplace.
After the information was revealed on Friday night on Strictly’s spin-off present It Takes Two, Webster stated: “I like Strictly and have watched it yearly.
“I’ve all the time dreamed of being on the present one 12 months and I’m so excited to be on this 12 months’s Christmas Particular!
“To be partnered with Amy is such an honour, we get on so effectively, she’s so beautiful and a tremendous dancer.
“I’m trying ahead to being “Strictlyfied”. Carry on the glitter and every part else. I can’t wait to carry out on the Strictly dancefloor.”
Webster completes the festive line-up which additionally contains Ladies Aloud’s Nicola Roberts partnered with skilled dancer Giovanni Pernice; actor Larry Lamb with skilled dancer Nadiya Bychkova; cleaning soap actress Alexandra Mardell with Kai Widdrington; DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams with Luba Mushtuk; and podcaster Rosie Ramsey who can be partnered with Neil Jones.
Roberts, who’s finest recognized for being one fifth of the hit lady band Ladies Aloud, was revealed earlier on Friday throughout Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Present.
Discussing her upcoming look on the dance competitors, she stated: “It’s actually an honour to be a part of Strictly, however to be invited on to the distinguished Christmas Day episode is one thing very particular certainly.
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“They’ve promised me additional glitter, sparkle and frosting, all wrapped up along with a giant bow on prime. What extra may a woman want for at Christmas?!”
The present will see the six {couples} carry out festive-inspired routines in a bid to be topped Christmas champion 2022.
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas will return for the particular episode.
– The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Particular will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.
