As Fury, arguably Gladiators' biggest breakout star, Jodie Ounsley is best-known for trying to reduce rivals to human jam – with a huge smile on her face. Jodie is one of six celebrities competing in the Strictly Christmas Special, and she'll have to fight her instincts if Neil Jones is to come through the 75-minute festive feature unscathed.
You can watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
Premiere: Thu, Dec 25 at 5.30pm GMT |
Watch free: BBC iPlayer (UK) |
Being a former international rugby player, Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion and. the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest 50m sprint... while carrying a 20kg bag of coal, Jodie's certainly got the athleticism, but one of her rivals for the title of Strictly Christmas Champion has actual dancing experience.
Comedian and podcaster Babatunde Aléshé dabbled in street-locking and break-dancing back in the day, and we're about to find out if he's holding back out of modesty or setting himself up for an embarrassing fall. His fellow I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Gogglebox alumnus Scarlett Moffatt, meanwhile, is a self-confessed super fan of the show.
Rounding out the cast are Nicholas Bailey, aka Dr Anthony Trueman from EastEnders, Brian McFadden from Westlife and Melanie Blatt from All Saints. On a recent appearance on Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Melanie's powers of recollection would have made a goldfish blush, so it's possible that Kai Widdrington has drawn the short straw.
As the last hurrah for both Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, it's drawn a primetime slot on the 2025 British Christmas TV schedule. Read on as we explain how to watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 from anywhere.
Can I watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 for free?
Yes. Viewers in the UK can watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 FREE of charge on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Outside the UK this festive season? Use NordVPN to unlock your free streams.
How to watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 from anywhere
If you're keen to watch the Strictly Christmas Special but you're away from home and access to the show is geo-blocked, you can always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
Use one of the best VPNs to watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 from anywhere:
Can I watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 in the US?
Strictly Come Dancing doesn't have a home in the US, including this Christmas Special.
If you're a Brit across the pond, however, a VPN will help you tune into the Christmas Special for free. NordVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NordVPN review.
Can I watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 in Canada?
Strictly Come Dancing only airs in the UK, so you won't find it in your TV listings or on streaming services if you're overseas.
However, UK nationals currently traveling in Canada can use a VPN to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch the Christmas Special from anywhere in the world. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 in the UK
Ballroom fans in the UK can watch the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special for FREE on BBC One and via the BBC iPlayer streaming service.
The 75-minute episode airs at 5.30pm GMT on Christmas Day itself, Thursday, December 25.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (e.g.HA9 0WS). Sign up here!
Outside the UK? Use a VPN to gain access to all the content you'd normally stream at home.
Can I watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 in Australia?
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 won't be airing in Australia either.
If you're a Brit traveling Down Under, a VPN will help you tune in. NordVPN is our recommended provider.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 – Need to Know
Who are the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 contestants?
Jodie Ounsley
Nicholas Bailey
Babatunde Aléshé
Melanie Blatt
Scarlett Moffatt
Brian McFadden
Who are the Strictly Christmas Special 2025 couples?
Jodie & Neil Jones
Nicholas & Luba Mushtuk
Babatunde & Nancy Xu
Melanie & Kai Widdrington
Scarlett & Vito Coppola
Brian & Michelle Tsiakkas
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