EastEnders' Tamzin Outhwaite is announced as the FIFTH celebrity to star in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com LISTEN: Vogue Williams hosts The Apple and The Tree, the podcast where a parent and adult children have the deep, difficult conversations about their shared past. Available wherever you get your podcasts now By POPPY ATKINSON GIBSON Published: 19:16 GMT, 20 November 2024 | Updated: 19:21 GMT, 20 November 2024 e-mail 7 shares 5 View comments Tamzin Outhwaite is the latest celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special line-up.

The EastEnders actress, 54, is the penultimate star to be announced for the show, which will air on Christmas Day. Tamzin joins Gladiator star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey , drag queen Tayce, comedian Josh Widdicombe and Vogue Williams . as one of six famous faces to join the festive edition of the competition.

The multi-award winning performer, who has also starred as DCI Sasha Miller in the BBC ’s New Tricks, is paired with Strictly professional Nikita Kuzmin . Tamzin said: 'I’m so excited to swap the stage for the Strictly Ballroom this Christmas. I’m used to performing in front of a live audience, but this is a whole new experience.

'I can’t wait to immerse myself in all things glitter and sequins, let’s hope the judges show Nikita and I some extra festive cheer this Christmas!' Tamzin Outhwaite, 54, is the latest celebrity star to join the Strictly Come Dancing Chris.