Vogue Williams is announced as the third star to be taking part in Strictly Christmas Special

Vogue Williams has been announced as the third celebrity taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

The media personality, 39, is one of six famous faces who will be taking to the dancefloor for the festive edition of the BBC compeтιтion and will be paired with professional dancer Carlos Gu. 

It comes after RuPaul’s Drag Race star Tayce and comedian Josh Widdicombe were already confirmed to be part of the line-up.  

Vogue is from Ireland and her broadcast work has ranged from presenting documentaries and hosting studio shows, to appearing in her own reality show. 

She is often seen presenting the fashion and red carpet segments on ITV’s Lorraine.

The beauty is also known for her marriage to former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews and the pair co-host the podcast Spencer And Vogue together. 

Vogue Williams has been announced as the third celebrity taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

Vogue Williams has been announced as the third celebrity taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

Vogue is known for her marriage to former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews and the pair co-host the podcast Spencer And Vogue together

Vogue is known for her marriage to former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews and the pair co-host the podcast Spencer And Vogue together

Vogue said: ‘I’m so excited to join the Strictly family! Carlos would have more of a chance of winning a Nobel prize than turning me into a good dancer but I am determined to try my very best! I’m loving it so far, bring on the Ballroom floor.’ 

Vogue is no stranger to the ballroom as she previously took part in the Australian version of Strictly, Dancing With The Stars, in 2012 where she was third eliminated. 

The first two celebrities were announced on Strictly: It Takes Two this week and it was revealed Josh would be partnered with professional dancer Karen Hauer, while Tayce would be paired with Kai Widdrington. 

Welsh-born Tayce sH๏τ to fame as a finalist on season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

She has often been given the moniker as the Naomi Campbell of Drag and models across the world in runway fashion shows. 

She has also done presenting stints on BBC Radio 1, MTV and Sky and even released her own rap single.

Speaking about joining the Strictly festive line-up, Tayce gushed: ‘I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor. 

‘My partner and I are going to dance for our lives! In all seriousness, it’s an incredible honour to be the first Drag artist to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. 

Tayce was announced as the second celebrity for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

Tayce was announced as the second celebrity for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 

Speaking about joining the Strictly festive line-up, Tayce gushed: 'I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor'

Speaking about joining the Strictly festive line-up, Tayce gushed: ‘I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor’

Welsh-born Tayce (third from the right) sH๏τ to fame as a finalist on season two of RuPaul 's Drag Race UK

Welsh-born Tayce (third from the right) sH๏τ to fame as a finalist on season two of RuPaul ‘s Drag Race UK

‘I hope I do all of my Drag Race and Welsh fans proud! Sign me up for all the glitz, glam and discoballs.’

A source close to Tayce revealed to MailOnline on Tuesday: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race star Tayce will be on the Christmas special this year, and she is set to make history. It is the first time they’ve ever featured a drag queen. This is a mᴀssive moment for her and for the drag community.

‘The BBC had been in talks with various drag performers in the past, but Tayce clinched the spot, impressing producers instantly.’

It comes after on Monday Josh joked that he may be ‘about to ruin’ Christmas for everyone with his participation, while Tayce confessed she was honoured to be the first drag artist to take to the Strictly dancefloor.

Speaking about the announcement on Monday, Josh said: ‘I am utterly terrified this will end in humiliation and worried I’m going to be so bad I will ruin Christmas for the nation. Why have I done this?’

Fans of Strictly and Josh alike went wild for the news, taking to X shortly after the announcement to share their delight he would be taking part. 

They said: ‘Josh Widdicombe Strictly oh I’ve PRAYED for days like these’; ‘Oh my god Josh Widdicome is doing Christmas Strictly this is huge’; ‘Josh Widdicombe is going to be on the Christmas Special of Strictly oh my god’;

It comes after comedian Josh Widdicombe was revealed as the first star to be taking part on Monday

It comes after comedian Josh Widdicombe was revealed as the first star to be taking part on Monday 

Tayce and Josh are two of six famous faces who will be taking to the dancefloor for the festive edition of the BBC compeтιтion (pictured Christmas special 2023)

Tayce and Josh are two of six famous faces who will be taking to the dancefloor for the festive edition of the BBC compeтιтion (pictured Christmas special 2023)

‘Josh Widdicome on the Strictly Special with Karen!! We looove to see it’; ‘Josh Widdicombe is going to be on the Christmas Special of Strictly oh my god’. 

Over the course of his career, Josh has become known for hosting The Last Leg alongside Alex Brooker and Adam Hills for Channel 4 and has also appeared on the likes of A League Of Their Own, Have I Got News For You and Taskmaster. 

Josh is currently best known for his popular parenting podcast, Parenting Hell, which he hosts alongside fellow funnyman Rob Beckett.

Josh and Rob release episodes twice a week and typically one of the episodes will include a celebrity parent who they interview for the show.

The pre-recorded episode – which airs on December 25 – will see each of the couples perform a festive-themed routine in the hope of impressing the judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas, as well as the voting studio audience. 

The remaining Christmas lineup will be announced on Strictly: It Takes Two in due course. 

Last year, celebrities such as television presenter Dan Snow, Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan and BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent all competed for the festive version of the Glitterball Troph.

On Monday fans of Strictly and Josh alike went wild for the news, taking to X shortly after the announcement to share their delight he would be taking part.

On Monday fans of Strictly and Josh alike went wild for the news, taking to X shortly after the announcement to share their delight he would be taking part.

In the end, it was EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and his professional partner Nancy Xu who reigned supreme during last year's special

In the end, it was EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and his professional partner Nancy Xu who reigned supreme during last year’s special

In the end, it was EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and his professional partner Nancy Xu who reigned supreme. 

The soap star is currently competing in the regular edition of this year’s Strictly, where he is dancing alongside professional Michelle Tsiakkas. 

The news about Josh taking part on Strictly comes weeks after it was revealed he had also signed up for Celebrity Gogglebox.

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Josh sat down with his friend and fellow comedian Stephen Merchant, who co-wrote the The Office with Ricky Gervais.

Stephen, 49, who has since starred in blockbusters Logan and Jojo Rabit alongside Scarlett Johansson has said he isn’t usually much of a talker in front of the TV but was excited to sit down with Josh.

He said: ‘I don’t usually allow talking when the TV is on, because I know how much hard work goes into making shows, so I try to give them my full attention.

‘But I’m happy to break my own rule for Stand Up to Cancer and join the Gogglebox special this year with my pal Josh Widdicombe.’

Josh, who is a regular face on the stand-up circuit and has starred on a number of panel, said: ‘The does fantastic work, raising for life-saving research, and it’s a privilege to be involved.

‘Stand Up to Cancer is an incredible cause so I am honoured to be involved. I love Stephen and particularly like working with him when we are sitting down so I don’t look like a hobbit next to him.’

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day. 

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