Top Hat's Tom Chambers in Strictly Christmas Special

Actor Tom Chambers won Strictly Come Dancing in 2008 and is currently appearing in the musical Top Hat at the Aldwych Theatre in London's West End.

He is returning to the show in this year's Christmas Special which is to be broadcast on BBC1 at 6:15 pm on Christmas Day.

He will be partnered by Kristina Rihanoff and joined by previous contestants Rachel Stevens (who he beat in the final), Chelsee Healey, Natasha Kaplinsky, Kelly Brook, Colin Jackson and Chris Hollins to take on newbies including JLS' JB Gill, Sheila Hancock, Katy Brand, Bobby Ball, Helen Skelton and footballer Fabrice Muamba

They will perform routines with professional dancers in the hope of being crowned Christmas champion.

Past favourites including Ann Widdecombe and Russell Grant will also make an appearance on the dance floor and Rod Stewart will be providing the festive cheer as he performs Let it Snow!