Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas Special includes a huge star-studded celebrity line-up and one EastEnders icon is taking to the dancefloor too

An EastEnders legend is the latest star taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. The news comes after Scarlett Moffatt, Melanie Blatt, and Jodie Ounsley were confirmed for the festive special in recent days. Nicholas Bailey is best known for his role as Dr Anthony Trueman on the BBC One soap.

The 54-year-old actor will take to the Strictly Christmas ballroom alongside his professional dance partner, Luba Mushtuk. Ahead of his TV stint, Bailey shared: "‘I’m really excited to be doing this, almost as excited as my wife and daughters are! Hopefully, I’ll do them, Albert Square and Luba proud. Bring on the dancefloor.”

See Full Page