Strictly Christmas Special 2022: Nicola Roberts is the fifth star confirmed trends now
Nicola Roberts is the fifth star confirmed to be appearing in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.
The Girls Aloud singer, 37, is set to take to the dancefloor with Giovanni Pernice, 32, as her professional partner.
The Beat Of My Drum hitmaker announced the news on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast Show and revealed she'd been 'promised extra glitter and sparkle'.
Dance to the beat of her drum: Nicola Roberts is the fifth star confirmed to be appearing in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
She said: 'It’s truly an honour to be part of Strictly, but to be invited on to the prestigious Christmas day episode is something very special indeed.
'They’ve promised me extra glitter, sparkle and frosting all wrapped up together with a big bow on top. What more could a girl wish for at Christmas!'
Nicola is best known for being one fifth of Girls Aloud, who were formed 20 years ago this Christmas.
She recently reunited with Cheryl, Nadine Coyle and Kimberley Walsh to honour Sarah Harding with a fundraising gala after the singer tragically died from breast cancer last September aged 39.
Partners: The Girls Aloud singer, 37, is set to take to the dancefloor with Giovanni Pernice, 32, as her professional partner
The singer also presented a critically acclaimed BBC Three documentary Nicola Roberts: The Truth About Tanning and successfully advocated for a ban on underage usage of tanning beds.
Nicola will no doubt be seeking advice from her bandmate Kimberley after she reached the final of the 2012 series of Strictly.
The singer and her partner Pasha Kovalev were the joint runners-up in the final, along with Denise van Outen and losing to Louis Smith.
Cha-cha-charming! Nicola will no doubt be seeking advice from her bandmate Kimberley Walsh after she reached the final of the 2012 series of Strictly
It comes after Larry Lamb was announced as the fourth celebrity, with the Gavin And Stacey star paired with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova.
Larry, who is also best known for his role as the villainous Archie Mitchell on EastEnders, said he's 'incredibly nervous' to be taking to the dancefloor for the Christmas episode.
Larry said: 'Christmas has come early! I can't wait to get on the dance floor and learn a brand new skill ready for all those festive parties.
Unveiled! Larry Lamb, 75, was the fourth celebrity confirmed to be appearing
'I am excited yet incredibly nervous but I know Nadiya will look after me, and I look forward to adding a bit of extra sparkle to Christmas day.'
The actor has starred in numerous TV series, playing iconic roles such as Mick Shipman in Gavin and Stacey and Archie Mitchell in EastEnders.
A keen traveller, Larry presents Channel 5 docu-series Britain by Bike, which sees him and his son George cycling across Britain, and he also regularly works with BBC One's The One Show, presenting their history and heritage films.
Glamorous: The Gavin And Stacey star will take to the floor alongside five other celebrities for the festive episode, and has been paired with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova
Legendary: The actor has starred in numerous TV series, playing iconic roles such as Mick Shipman in Gavin and Stacey and Archie Mitchell in EastEnders
Larry's appearance on Strictly was unveiled during Thursday's episode of The One Show.
It comes after Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell was the third celebrity confirmed for the
