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Billy Monger reveals the emotional reason he decided to do the Strictly Christmas Special as he hints he may sign up for main series

The racing driver and TV presenter, 25, will dance the American Smooth with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova in a bid to win the festive Glitterball trophy.

Billy said: 'I've spent the last 12 months training 20 hours a week for an Ironman world record attempt, but the thought of donning sequins in front of Craig Revel Horwood fills me with a fear I've never experienced before. Billy will go up against comic Josh Widdicombe, presenter Vogue Williams , EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite, sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and drag queen Tayce in the special Billy will go up against comic Josh Widdicombe, presenter Vogue Williams, EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite, sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and drag queen Tayce in the special.

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