Drag Race UK star Tayce makes history as she joins Strictly’s Christmas special
Tayce has made Strictly Come Dancing herstory. On 12 November, the Drag Race UK star was announced for the 2024 Christmas Special, becoming the first drag artist to appear as a Strictly contestant in the process. “I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor.
My partner and I are going to dance for our lives!” said Tayce. “In all seriousness, it’s an incredible honour to be the first Drag artist to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.
I hope I do all of my Drag Race and Welsh fans proud! Sign me up for all the glitz, glam and discoballs.” The BBC also said in a statement. “Expect festive cheer, jingle bells, mistletoe madness, bedazzling baubles and six celebrities all sleighing their way to Elstree in a bid to be crowned the Strictly Christmas Champion 2024.” Tayce will be paired with professional dancer Kai Widdrington, who conquered the 2022 Christmas Special.
Their song will be ‘A Hundred Degrees’ by Kylie Minogue. During her appearance on Strictly: It Takes Two, Tayce told host Fleur East that she will “bring the electric, the drama, the je-ne-sais-quoi, the passion and the fashion”, adding: “I’ve honestly got most of the routine down already, so buckle up princess because it’s going to be a bumpy ride!” The remaining contestants will be announced on Strictly: It Takes Two “in due course”.
