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Strictly Come Dancing‘s Christmas special returned for another year this Christmas Day.

And it was Alexandra Mardell who managed to bag the glitterball trophy, taking the win with professional partner Kai Widdrington.

The Coronation Street actress went head-to-head with stars such as Nicola Roberts, Larry Lamb, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Rosie Ramsey and George Webster for the festive episode.

Winners: Corrie's Alexandra Mardell won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special on Sunday alongside pro dancer Kai Widdrington

Winners: Corrie’s Alexandra Mardell won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special on Sunday alongside pro dancer Kai Widdrington

Alexandra was dressed up for the occasion as she donned a reindeer ear headpiece and dramatic stage makeup to match, adding a chocolate brown costume.

Partner Kai certainly got into the spirit with a Santa Clause costume, completing the look with a faux grey beard and matching eyebrows and hair. 

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas line-up also included professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Amy Dowden, Luba Mushtuk and Giovanni Pernice.

Dancing duo: The actress, best known for playing Emma Brooker in Coronation Street, was partnered with Kai for the one-off festive special

Costume: Alexandra was dressed up for the occasion as she donned a reindeer ear headpiece and dramatic stage makeup to match, adding a chocolate brown costume

Costume: Alexandra was dressed up for the occasion as she donned a reindeer ear headpiece and dramatic stage makeup to match, adding a chocolate brown costume

Kicking off the festive show, the group performed a sensational routine to a festive medley of Let It Snow, The Nutcracker Suite anf Santa Claus is Coming To Town.

Hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, the dance competition’s judging panel also returned with Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse all out in full force.

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After each couple had performed, the quartet of judges each gave a score out of ten for the performance – which was combined with votes for the audience to produce a final result.

Ho, ho, ho: Professional Kai certainly got into the spirit with a Santa Clause costume, completing the look with a faux grey beard and matching eyebrows and hair

Ho, ho, ho: Professional Kai certainly got into the spirit with a Santa Clause costume, completing the look with a faux grey beard and matching eyebrows and hair

Congrats! The pair couldn't contain their smiles as they appeared overjoyed with the big win

Congrats! The pair couldn't contain their smiles as they appeared overjoyed with the big win

Congrats! The pair couldn’t contain their smiles as they appeared overjoyed with the big win

Prize winning: Co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman awarded the couple with the coveted glitterball trophy

Prize winning: Co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman awarded the couple with the coveted glitterball trophy

Celebrations: Alexandra and Kai raised their trophy in the air as their fellow celeb contestants cheered them on in the sidelines

Celebrations: Alexandra and Kai raised their trophy in the air as their fellow celeb contestants cheered them on in the sidelines

Contestants: The Coronation Street actress went head-to-head with stars such as Nicola Roberts, Larry Lamb, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Rosie Ramsey and George Webster for the festive episode

Contestants: The Coronation Street actress went head-to-head with stars such as Nicola Roberts, Larry Lamb, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Rosie Ramsey and George Webster for the festive episode

Group performance: The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas line-up included professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Amy Dowden, Luba Mushtuk and Giovanni Pernice - who opened the show with a festive routine

Group performance: The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas line-up included professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Amy Dowden, Luba Mushtuk and Giovanni Pernice – who opened the show with a festive routine

And after the votes were counted, it was revealed that Alexandra, who is best known for portraying the role of Emma Brooker in Coronation Street, had managed to bag the win with Kai.

‘I am so shocked, I cannot thank you enough. I’m so happy about that, I did that for you [Kai] as well, I can’t believe it,’ said an excitable Alexandra.

The festive special also marked the return of former judge Bruno Tonioli, who took to the stage to perform during the show.

Results: After each couple had performed, the quartet of judges each gave a score out of ten for the performance - which was combined with votes for the audience to produce a final result

Results: After each couple had performed, the quartet of judges each gave a score out of ten for the performance – which was combined with votes for the audience to produce a final result

Celeb stars: Nicola Roberts also participated in the competition as she was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice

Celeb stars: Nicola Roberts also participated in the competition as she was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice

Pastels: While Rosie Ramsay and her partner Neil Jones stormed the stage in matching bubblegum pink ensembles

Pastels: While Rosie Ramsay and her partner Neil Jones stormed the stage in matching bubblegum pink ensembles

He sang his version of Don’t Leave Me This Way by The Communards while accompanied by professional dancers Dianne Buswell, Cameron Lombard, Nikita Kuzmin, Michelle Tsiakkas, Karen Hauer and Lauren Oakley.

Happy to be back in the building, Bruno beamed for a snap alongside hosts Claudia and Tess, with the latter sharing the picture to Instagram.

Donning a silver, sequin emblazoned blazer and white shirt with matching trousers, the Dancing With The Stars judge wrapped his arms around the two hosts.

Tess matched the glamour with a silver embellished midi dress with a feathered hem, as Claudia opted for a long-sleeved mini dress. 

Wow! Larry Lamb put on a festive display in a sensational tailcoat suit while dancing with Nadiya Bychkova

Wow! Larry Lamb put on a festive display in a sensational tailcoat suit while dancing with Nadiya Bychkova

Partners: TV presenter George Webster was partnered with Amy Dowden, as they put on a glamorous display in matching looks

Working it: While Ricky Haywood-Williams led the stage with Luba Mushtuk

Partners: TV presenter George Webster was partnered with Amy Dowden, as they put on a glamorous display in matching looks (left)

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