Strictly Come Dancing has announced its Christmas special champion, making history in the process.

The popular BBC competition, Strictly Come Dancing, has once again made history! This year's Christmas special was a groundbreaking one as it crowned its first ever Drag Queen winner. Comedian Chris McCausland had previously made history as the first blind person to win the show, and now, the beloved holiday episode has added another first to its list.

The lineup for this year's special was filled with talented individuals such as comedian and The Last Leg star Josh Widdicombe, RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist Tayce, and presenter, podcaster and DJ Vogue Williams. Other notable names included Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, famously known as Nitro from Gladiators, EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite, and former racing car driver Billy Monger.

But it was Tayce and her professional dance partner, Kai Widdrington, who wowed the judges and studio audience with their Cha-Cha to Kylie and Dannii Minogue's hit song, 100 Degrees. The Christmas champions were then awarded the glistening Strictly Christmas star-shaped trophy, solidifying their victory.

Tayce, who was a finalist in series two of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, expressed her excitement at being part of such a popular and boundary-pushing show. She also mentioned receiving an overwhelmingly positive response, though there were some negative comments from trolls, which she confidently brushed off. Tayce also praised her partner Kai, describing him as an amazing teacher and a great friend.

It's worth noting that Tayce is not the first drag artist to appear on Strictly. In 2023, actor Layton Williams performed in drag as Betty Rizzo from the musical Grease, and RuPaul's Drag Race UK judge Michelle Visage also competed on the show in 2019.

Despite never having a drag artist as a contestant, Strictly has always been open to including diverse and talented individuals. And that's what makes the show so special - it's not just about dancing, it's about breaking boundaries and celebrating differences.

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