Brian McFadden Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas Special Lineup

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Brian McFadden Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas Special Lineup

Brian McFadden is set to join the lineup for the highly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas Special. The event, produced by BBC Studios, will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas season.

Brian McFadden: From Pop Star to Dancing Star

The Irish singer-songwriter first gained fame as a member of the band Westlife. During his time with the group, he contributed to twelve number one singles, including hits like “Flying Without Wings” and “World of Our Own.” Following his success with Westlife, Brian launched a solo career and released four albums.

In recent years, McFadden collaborated with Keith Duffy in the duo Boyzlife, performing extensively and releasing two albums. His career also extends to television, where he has participated as a judge on “Australia’s Got Talent” and guest-judged “Australian Idol.” He hosted “Football Superstar” and presented over 90 episodes of “Who’s Doing The Dishes?” on ITV.

Excitement for the Christmas Special

Expressing his enthusiasm, Brian stated, “I’m delighted to be a part of the Strictly Christmas special. We are big fans of Strictly in our house. Dancing on Christmas Day in such a magical show will make it a Christmas to remember.”

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special Details

This year, the competition will feature six couples vying for the title of Strictly Christmas Champion. The hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, will guide viewers through the festivities for their final time. Judging the performances will be Head Judge Shirley Ballas alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke.

Festive Features and Competitors

Expect a winter wonderland experience filled with festive magic.
Dazzling group dances and live music will enhance the celebration.
A studio audience will cast votes to determine the champion.

Brian McFadden completes an exciting lineup that also includes Scarlett Moffatt, Melanie Blatt, Jodie Ounsley (also known as Fury), Nicholas Bailey, and Babatunde Aléshé.

Production Details

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special is an entertainment production by BBC Studios. It was commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, the Head of Entertainment at the BBC, with Sarah James serving as Executive Producer. Kim Allinson is the Christmas Series Editor, while Jo Wallace is the Senior Commissioning Editor for the BBC.