Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas particular returned for an additional 12 months this Christmas Day.
And it was Alexandra Mardell who managed to bag the glitterball trophy, taking the win with skilled associate Kai Widdrington.
The Coronation Road actress went head-to-head with stars akin to Nicola Roberts, Larry Lamb, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Rosie Ramsey and George Webster for the festive episode.
Winners: Corrie’s Alexandra Mardell gained the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Particular on Sunday alongside professional dancer Kai Widdrington
Alexandra was dressed up for the event as she donned a reindeer ear headpiece and dramatic stage make-up to match, including a chocolate brown costume.
Associate Kai definitely received into the spirit with a Santa Clause costume, finishing the look with a pretend gray beard and matching eyebrows and hair.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas line-up additionally included skilled dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Amy Dowden, Luba Mushtuk and Giovanni Pernice.
Dancing duo: The actress, finest identified for enjoying Emma Brooker in Coronation Road, was partnered with Kai for the one-off festive particular
Costume: Alexandra was dressed up for the event as she donned a reindeer ear headpiece and dramatic stage make-up to match, including a chocolate brown costume
Kicking off the festive present, the group carried out a sensational routine to a festive medley of Let It Snow, The Nutcracker Suite anf Santa Claus is Coming To City.
Hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, the dance competitors’s judging panel additionally returned with Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse all out in full drive.
After every couple had carried out, the quartet of judges every gave a rating out of ten for the efficiency – which was mixed with votes for the viewers to supply a last end result.
Ho, ho, ho: Skilled Kai definitely received into the spirit with a Santa Clause costume, finishing the look with a pretend gray beard and matching eyebrows and hair
Congrats! The pair could not include their smiles as they appeared overjoyed with the massive win
Prize successful: Co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman awarded the couple with the coveted glitterball trophy
Celebrations: Alexandra and Kai raised their trophy within the air as their fellow celeb contestants cheered them on within the sidelines
Contestants: The Coronation Road actress went head-to-head with stars akin to Nicola Roberts, Larry Lamb, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Rosie Ramsey and George Webster for the festive episode
Group efficiency: The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas line-up included skilled dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Amy Dowden, Luba Mushtuk and Giovanni Pernice – who opened the present with a festive routine
And after the votes had been counted, it was revealed that Alexandra, who’s finest identified for portraying the position of Emma Brooker in Coronation Road, had managed to bag the win with Kai.
‘I’m so shocked, I can’t thanks sufficient. I am so pleased about that, I did that for you [Kai] as effectively, I can not consider it,’ mentioned an excitable Alexandra.
The festive particular additionally marked the return of former choose Bruno Tonioli, who took to the stage to carry out through the present.
Judges: The dance competitors’s judging panel additionally returned with Shirley Ballas (left), Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke (proper) and Motsi Mabuse all out in full drive
Outcomes: After every couple had carried out, the quartet of judges every gave a rating out of ten for the efficiency – which was mixed with votes for the viewers to supply a last end result
Celeb stars: Nicola Roberts additionally participated within the competitors as she was partnered with skilled dancer Giovanni Pernice
Pastels: Whereas Rosie Ramsay and her associate Neil Jones stormed the stage in matching bubblegum pink ensembles
He sang his model of Do not Depart Me This Manner by The Communards whereas accompanied by skilled dancers Dianne Buswell, Cameron Lombard, Nikita Kuzmin, Michelle Tsiakkas, Karen Hauer and Lauren Oakley.
Blissful to be again within the constructing, Bruno beamed for a snap alongside hosts Claudia and Tess, with the latter sharing the image to Instagram.
Donning a silver, sequin emblazoned blazer and white shirt with matching trousers, the Dancing With The Stars choose wrapped his arms across the two hosts.
Tess matched the glamour with a silver embellished midi costume with a feathered hem, as Claudia opted for a long-sleeved mini costume.
Companions: TV presenter George Webster was partnered with Amy Dowden, as they placed on a glamorous show in matching appears to be like (left)
Again once more! The festive particular additionally marked the return of former choose Bruno Tonioli, who took to the stage to carry out through the present and beamed for an image with Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly
