Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas Special has its first celebrity with Scarlett Moffatt preparing to hit the dancefloor.

The annual event, which typically airs on Christmas Day, will see a group of celebs get together for a group of one-off routines.

Scarlett confirmed her involvement while appearing on Strictly: It Takes Two on Friday afternoon – where it was also announced she will be partnered with Vito Coppola.   

Scarlett Moffatt said in the announcement: “Strictly has always held a special place in my heart, so being part of the Christmas Special feels truly magical.

“It’s the show that brings everyone together around the TV, and being part of that is a genuine personal and career highlight. I’m sure it’ll also introduce me to a few muscles I didn’t know I had. I can’t wait to live my best life on that dancefloor.”

Scarlett first rose to fame found fame on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, before leaving the show and heading onto I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2016. Winning the series, she moved into work as a presenter, and has since hosted podcasts, TV shows and appearances on panel shows.

The other five stars appearing this Christmas are yet to be announced.  

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas.