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Susan Knox

Chris Ramsey's wife Rosie first star announced to join Strictly Christmas special

Presenter and podcaster Rosie Ramsey, who is married to comedian Chris Ramsey, is the first celebrity to be announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

The news was announced on BBC ’s Morning Live, where the podcast star revealed her professional partner is Neil Jones.

The wife of funnyman Chris will be taking to the dance floor in a bid of win the Glitterball trophy over the festive period.

Strictly bosses shared the exciting news on Twitter, writing: “It's time to unwrap our first Christmas Special celeb! Welcome fab-yule-lous presenter and podcaster Rosie Ramsey to #Strictly"

Rosie's husband Chris appeared on Strictly in 2019 alongside pro Karen Hauer.

Chris and Rosie host Sh***ed Married Annoyed podcast together (Avalon)

During his time on Strictly, the comedian and made it to the semi final and proved himself as a favourite among fans.

Rosie, 35, is best known for co-hosting the smash hit podcast, Sh**ged Married Annoyed, with her comedian husband.

Opening up about her exciting stint on Strictly's Christmas special, the much-loved podcast star said: "I am thrilled to be dancing in this year’s Strictly Christmas special.

Rosie and Chris share two kids together (Rosie Ramsey/Instagram)

"After watching my husband Chris compete a few years ago, I’ve been desperate to get on that dance floor myself.

"I also absolutely LOVE Christmas, and my partner Neil is lovely, so this is just perfect.

"Best. Christmas. Ever."

Strictly's Christmas special will see six brand-new celebrity contestants take to the famous dance floor in a bid to be crowned Christmas Champion 2022.

Each of the six couples will perform a Christmas inspired routine with the hope of impressing the judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Head Judge Shirley Ballas.

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