Strictly Come Dancing Christmas line-up revealed

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Published 8th Nov 2016

We are only half way through the current series but the line-up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special has been revealed.

The show will see a return for a number of past contestants throughout previous years including our sister station KISS FM breakfast presenter Melvin Odoom.

See the full list below:

Melvin Odoom After his shock early departure on the current series, the KISS FM breakfast presenter will be given another chance to show off his dancing skills.

Melvin O'Doom | © Getty Images

Frankie Bridge The former Saturdays singer will be hoping to go one further after finishing second with professional dancer Kevin Clifton in 2014.

Frankie Bridge | © Getty Images

Ainsley Harriott The popular TV chef has been invited back following his energetic performances during series 13.

Ainsley Harriott | © Getty Images

Denise Lewis The Olympian finished in second place after losing out to Jill Halfpenny way back on the second series of the show.

Denise Lewis © Getty Images

Gethin Jones The Welsh TV presenter was a favourite to win back in 2007 but ended up coming in third place, so Gethin will be hoping to improve his performances when he returns this Christmas.

Gethin Jones | © Getty Images

Pamela Stephenson Pamela, who is still the oldest ever contestant on the show, will also be returning to try and win the Christmas glitter ball trophy.

Pamela Stephenson | © Getty Images

The two-part show, which is set to air on Christmas Day, will be head judge Len Goodman’s last show after revealing he would be leaving back in July.