Debbie McGee has been crowned the winner of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special alongside professional partner Kevin Clifton.
The Christmas champions wowed the judges and the studio audience with their quickstep to Jingle Bells by Michael Bublé, scoring a perfect 40.
The 61-year-old star, who came third on the 2017 series of the show, couldn’t hide her delight as she lifted the Strictly Silver Star trophy.
Champion: Debbie McGee has been crowned the winner of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special alongside professional partner Kevin Clifton
Six of the most-loved and memorable Strictly stars from previous series returned to the ballroom for a festive edition of the nation’s favourite show to celebrate the magic of Christmas.
Debbie was competing against Chizzy Akudolu, Gemma Atkinson, Joe Sugg, Mark Wright and Richard Arnold.
Hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show wouldn’t be complete without the festive foursome on the judging panel; Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Bruno Tonioli and Shirley Ballas.
The all-star extravaganza opened with a truly magical group performance featuring our professional dancers, and the Christmas cast of 2019 in Leeds Castle, Kent.
Yes! The 61-year-old star, who came third on the 2017 series of the show, couldn’t hide her delight as she lifted the Strictly Silver Star trophy
Each couple then took to the dance floor for their own individual routines.
Once all couples had danced, the studio audience voted for their favourite and their votes were combined with the judges’ scores to decide the winner.
Gemma and Gorka – who confirmed their romance shortly after she took part in the show in 2017 – were partnered up for the very first time.
The chemistry was evident between the pair as they performed a Jive to I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, scoring 35.
Mark Wright and Janette Manrara danced the Salsa to Christmas Wrapping, earning a score of 35
Win: Kevin celebrated as he once again lifted the Strictly glitterball
Chizzy Akudolu and Graziano Di Prima performed a Cha Cha to Get The Party Started, scoring 36.
Richard and Luba Mushtuk then performed a Foxtrot You’re A Mean One, Mr Grinch, receiving a score of 32.
Finally, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell – who have dating since they were partnered on the 2018 edition of the show – performed a Street Commercial to Sleigh Ride, securing a perfect score of 40.
Tess and Claudia announced Debbie and Kevin as the Christmas champions before presenting them with the famous Strictly Silver Star trophy.
Couple: Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez danced together for the first time on the show, after meeting on the 2017 series. They now share daughter Mia, five months
Yes! Former finalist Mark Wright danced with Janette Manrara on the show
Couple: Finally, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell – who have dating since they were partnered on the 2018 edition of the show – performed a Street Commercial to Sleigh Ride, securing a perfect score of 40
Dance duo: Graziano Di Prima and Chizzy Akudolu showed off their dance moves
Debbie enthused: ‘I wasn’t expecting it! It’s just amazing but you know, everybody has been fantastic – I think it’s everybody’s because we all had a great time, everyone did such great dances.’
The icing on top of the Christmas cake was a special musical treat from Liam Payne who sang his new song All I Want for Christma, featuring a dance performance from Johannes Radebe and Nadiya Bychkova.
To close the show in spectacular style all the couples and judges took to the dancefloor once again for a Christmas party spectacular.
Quartet: Hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show wouldn’t be complete without the festive foursome on the judging panel; Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Bruno Tonioli and Shirley Ballas
Tuneful: The icing on top of the Christmas cake was a special musical treat from Liam Payne who sang his new song All I Want for Christma, featuring a dance performance from Johannes Radebe and Nadiya Bychkova