Melanie Blatt, the renowned singer, is set to participate in the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. This entertaining event is produced by BBC Studios and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer during the festive season.
Melanie Blatt Joins the Strictly Come Dancing Line-up
Blatt will team up with professional dancer Kai Widdrington as they step into the Strictly Christmas ballroom this December. The excitement builds around her participation in this highly anticipated event.
A Celebrated Career
Melanie Blatt rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of the iconic band All Saints. The group achieved remarkable success, with five UK number one singles and two BRIT Awards to their name. They have sold over 10 million albums globally, establishing their place in music history.
Recent Ventures
- Blatt has expanded her career by launching a gourmet burger business.
- She was a finalist on Celebrity MasterChef.
- She participated in Celebrity Race Across the World.
- Blatt appeared on Taskmaster’s New Year Treat.
- She contributed to the documentary series Girlbands Forever.
Quotes and Expectations
Regarding her participation in the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, Blatt expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “If you can’t have a dance at Christmas, when can you?! I’m so excited to meet Kai and start training to make this a dance to remember.”
Details of the Christmas Special
This year’s Christmas Special will feature six celebrity couples competing for the title of Strictly Christmas Champion. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will host the show for their final time, while the judging panel includes Head Judge Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke.
Competition Format
The show promises a winter wonderland filled with festive magic, dazzling group dances, live music, and more. The voting studio audience will ultimately determine the winner based on the couples’ performances.
Additional Contestants
Melanie Blatt will join Scarlett Moffatt, who was previously announced as a participant. The remaining four celebrities will be unveiled throughout the week on the program Strictly: It Takes Two, airing at 6.30 PM on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
The 2025 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special is not just a showcase of dance; it promises to be a festive celebration everyone can enjoy. It has been commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, with Sarah James as the Executive Producer for BBC Studios.
