BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans lash out as second Christmas celebrity revealed

The second celebrity to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special has been announced.

will be putting on her dancing shoes partnered to professional dancer Kai Widdrington. Speaking to Strictly Strictly - It Takes Two host Fleur East on Tuesday night, Tayce said: “I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor. My partner and I are going to dance for our lives!

"In all seriousness, it’s an incredible honour to be the first Drag artist to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing."

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It comes a day after comedian Josh Widdicombe revealed he had also signed up for the show.

But not every Strictly fan was pleased at Tayce's participation. Posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, @WeeChrissieB said: "Just lost count of the number of times I yelled “F*ck off!” out loud at the telly. She’s not doing herself, drag queens or Strictly any favours. Poor Kai!" While @__Anastazia__ wrote: "Tayce on Christmas #strictly is the GAG of the year" And @importanceofemm wrote: "Are all drag queens loud, annoying and insufferable ?! "

Others were more excited. Among them was @josephfelldown, who wrote: "Yesterday's Christmas reveal did nothing for me, but today's probably has me the most excited I've been for #strictly in a long time. #ittakestwo " Meanwhile @BlazesAccount wrote: "Tayce is doing the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing (dancing with the stars), this is HUGE‍.

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