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All Saints singer Melanie Blatt Says she’s “so excited” after being confirmed as the second celebrity contestant strictly come dance Christmas special.
She will partner professional dancer Kai Widdington when she takes to the festival ballroom in December.
“If you can’t dance at Christmas, when can you?” Blatt said.
“I’m so excited to meet Kai and start training to make this a dance to remember.”
This news was announced on Monday scott mills breakfast show On BBC Radio 2.
Rising to fame with All Saints in the 1990s, Blatt achieved significant success, including five number one singles and two Brit Awards.
His recent ventures include setting up a delicious burger business and reaching the finals of celebrity masterchef, Along with other reality television productions.
strictly come dance The Christmas special will see six couples compete for the coveted title of Strictly Christmas Champion.
outgoing host Tess Daly And claudia winkelmann Will oversee the festival, while Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton du Beke will evaluate the performances.
The studio audience would ultimately decide the winner.
Blatt joins television personality scarlett moffattWho was previously announced as a contestant. Gogglebox The star will be paired with professional dancer Vito Coppola in the ballroom.
When the news was announced Moffat said, “I cry all the time and now I can say it out loud, I’m so excited.”
“It’s just a dream, honestly it’s on the top of my bucket list that I never thought I would be able to do, and now I’m able to do it.”
The remaining four celebrities participating in the special are expected to be revealed this week.
strictly come dance The Christmas special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas.