When is the Strictly Come Dancing 2017 Christmas special, who’s in the line-up and can I get tickets?
IT wouldn't be Christmas without the special festive edition of Strictly Come Dancing.
Here's all you need to know about the 2017 Christmas special and whether you can still get your bum on a studio seat...
Who will be competing on the show?
As usual, a crop of former Strictly contestants, some from the current show, will compete for the judges' approval.
Kimberley Walsh
Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh made it all the way to the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2012.
Kimberley followed up her Strictly stint with her first solo album, Centre Stage, a collection of musical theatre classics.
Speaking of her return to the show, Kimberley said: "I am absolutely thrilled to be getting my dancing shoes on again...
"I loved my time on Strictly so much, so it's going to be wonderful to be back in the Strictly bubble for Christmas!"
Kimberley will be dancing with Pasha Kovalev.
Judy Murray
Despite receiving constant criticisms from the judges, tennis coach Judy flew through to week eight of the competition in 2014.
Judy will once again get the chance to dance with Anton du Beke as he was booted out of the current series alongside his partner, Ruth Langsford.
Katie Derham
Newscaster and radio journalist Katie Derham is back for another attempt at Strictly victory.
Previously partnered with Anton Du Beke, Katie came in fourth position in the 2015 series.
This time she's partnered with Brendan Cole in her bid for victory.
Jeremy Vine
Jeremy will be reuniting with dance partner Karen Clifton for the 2017 Christmas special.
The much-loved broadcaster first wowed the nation with his comedic routines back in 2015.
Colin Jackson
It's been 12 years since Colin Jackson first strutted his stuff in the third series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Colin's previously competed in the Christmas specials and walked away with the trophy in 2006.
Robbie Savage
The Welsh footballer made it to sixth position in the 2011 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
He was partnered with former Strictly professional Ola Jordan.
This time, he will be making a bid for victory with show newcomer Dianne Buswell.
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When and where does the 2017 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special happen?
Strictly's Christmas special has become a staple of Christmas Day BBC scheduling and will be shown at 6.30pm on BBC One.
However, the episode is recorded well in advance and this year it was filmed on November 29.
It is filmed in the same place as the normal series - at Elstree Studios, in Borehamwood, half an hour's drive north of the centre of London.
The special involves a one-off festive competition - complete with silly costumes - in which stars from previous series are brought back to compete for a Christmas trophy.
Has the result of the Strictly Christmas special been leaked?
The surprise has been ruined as the name of the Christmas winner has now been leaked online by a sneaky audience member.
reports that Strictly chiefs are in a panic as they wanted the results to remain secret.
The publication reported that BBC bosses are worried that if the winner's identity spreads then fewer viewers will tune in to watch the show.
How can I get tickets for the 2017 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special?
Tickets were available through a random draw on the BBC website but the Christmas special has now been filmed.
But you can still find out who was victorious by tuning in on Christmas Day. So grab a mince pie or four and cheer on your favourite celebrity.