Drag Race UK star Tayce has made Strictly Come Dancing herstory.
On 25 December, fans were treated to the dance competition series’ exciting Christmas special.
Like the mainline show, the holiday episode features six stars hit the ballroom floor, where they dance it out for the coveted star trophy and title of Christmas Champion.
The lineup for this year included presenter Vogue Williams, comedian Josh Widdicombe, Eastenders star Tamzin Outhwaite, racing driver Billy Monger, Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryettey, and beloved Drag Race UK runner-up Tayce, who is the first drag queen to compete on Strictly.
While each contestant delivered incredible performances with their professional dance partners, Tayce and Kai Widdrington’s Cha-Cha to Kylie and Dannii Minogue’s ‘100 Degrees’ truly captivated the judges – who each granted them scores of 10.
“I mean, you were like Santa, it was like ‘sleigh, sleigh, sleigh!’ judge Motsi Mabuse exclaimed during critiques.
Shirley Ballas echoed similar sentiments, describing the performance as a “hot, sizzling Christmas turkey.”
Lastly, Anton and Craig praised the dynamic duo’s incredible lift and sharp execution throughout their routine.
After combining the studio audience’s votes with the judges’, Tayce and Kai were crowned Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Champions 2024.
“Surreal. Surreal. Honestly surreal. It feels like a dream that it went as well as it did. I’m so happy. I couldn’t make it up. I’m speechless. Thank you so, so much,” the beloved artist exclaimed.
With her win, Tayce makes herstory as the first drag queen to win a Strictly Come Dancing competition.
Since the episode’s release, fans have flocked to social media to celebrate the Queerpiphany host’s achievement.
One person on X/Twitter wrote: “Not only was Tayce a deserved winner of #StrictlyComeDancing but hopefully upset all the right kind of people in the process. Happy Christmas. #strictly.”
Another fan tweeted: “This is the absolutely perfect
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