Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts is the fifth star announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
The singer will hit the ballroom alongside professional dancer Giovanni Pernice. In good company, she will join Coronation Streets Alexandra Mardell, actor Larry Lamb, podcaster Rosie Ramsey and comedian Chris Ramsey to be crowned Christmas champion.
Sharing her excitement for the opportunity, Nicola said: "It's truly an honour to be part of Strictly, but to be invited on to the prestigious Christmas day episode is something very special indeed.
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"They've promised me extra glitter, sparkle and frosting all wrapped up together with a big bow on top. What more could a girl wish for at Christmas!".
The Christmas special sees six couples take to the ballroom in a bid to be crowned Christmas champion 2022. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas will also return for the special episode.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.
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