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Naomi Clarke

Actress Tamzin Outhwaite joins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special line-up

Tamzin Outhwaite will compete against five other celebrities with festive-themed routines to impress the judges and studio audience (Jude Edgington/BBC/PA) -

Actress Tamzin Outhwaite has said she cannot wait to “immerse myself in all things glitter and sequins” as she joins the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special line-up.

The 54-year-old, known for playing Mel Owen in the BBC soap EastEnders, will be partnered with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin for the festive edition of the BBC dancing show.

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