Alexandra Mardell has said she wants to “perform well” during the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special but does not feel the need to win the competition. The 29-year-old actress, known for her portrayal of Emma Brooker in Coronation Street, has been partnered with Kai Widdrington as one of six celebrities to battle it out in a festive edition of the show.
Speaking ahead of the special, which will air on Christmas Day, Mardell said: “It’s just fun, I think there’s probably quite a lot of competitive people, but not at this moment, we’re just having fun, it’s Christmas! I’ll definitely get nervous because I want to perform well but I’m not like ‘I have to win’.”
Speaking alongside professional partner Widdrington, 27, the pair revealed what it has been like training together ahead of the big day. Mardell said: “It’s just been a real pleasure, I was very nervous on the first day but it’s been fantastic.”
