“And to be partnered with the magnificent Dianne. I hope my dance moves bring some Christmas joy to everybody watching at home and don’t make the judges say, ‘bah, Humbug!'”
Fred has become a fan favourite already with his Instagram videos of him causing havoc around Elstree Studios.
He knocked on head judge Shirley Ballas’ dressing room door before pulling a terrified face and sprinting away.
Also teasing his dance partner, he told Dianne: “Look who I’ve got here. Dianne doing her make-up. You don’t need make-up, you’re already too beautiful.”
Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas Special airs on Christmas Day at 5.10pm on BBC One
Published at Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:29:00 +0000
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