Strictly Come Dancing has crowned a new winner following its annual Christmas special.
Six new celebrities took to the dance floor tonight as part of the Christmas Day episode, performing some festive routines.
But it was Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell who lifted the silver star glitter ball with pro partner Kai Widdrington, after impressing the audience with their Quickstep.
Their routine, to ‘Sleigh Ride’ by The Ronettes, earned them a perfect 40 points from the judges.
Once all the couples had performed, the judges' scores were combined with votes from the studio audience.
Speaking of her victory, Mardell said: "I am so shocked, I cannot thank you enough. I’m so happy about that, I did that for you [Kai] as well, I can’t believe it."
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Also taking part in the show was Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts. She and pro partner Giovanni Pernice earned 39 points for their Waltz to Michael Bublé's 'Silent Night'.
Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb took on an American Smooth to 'A Winter Wonderland' by Michael Bublé with pro Nadiya Bychkova, scoring a total of 31.
Podcaster Rosie Ramsey and Neil Jones performed a lively Jive to 'Step Into Christmas' by Elton John, and got an impressive 39 points.
CBeebies presenter George Webster did a Charleston to the Nativity song 'Good News' alongside Amy Dowden, scoring 38.
Also performing was KISS FM DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams. Paired with Luba Mushtuk, they performed a Salsa to 'Christmas Wrapping' by The Waitresses and scored 34.
The show also saw the return of former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli. But rather than sitting on the judging panel, he was performing instead.
Bruno sang a cover of 'Don't Leave Me This Way' by The Communards, accompanied by some of the professional dancers.
The celebrities then closed the show by gracing the ballroom floor once more, doing a group routine to 'All You Need' is Love by The Beatles.
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