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Strictly's Josh Widdicombe shares the sweet reason he signed up for the Christmas Special as he pays tribute to series champion Chris McCausland


Dressed as the flightless aquatic birds, Widdicombe, 41 will dance a Charleston to Let It Snow with professional Karen Hauer , 42.

Josh Widdicombe has revealed he's transforming into a penguin to compete in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, with the comic set to take to the floor with pro Karen Hauer Widdicombe also paid tribute to comedian Chris McCausland, who won the series earlier this month (pictured with his professional partner Dianne Buswell) Competing against Widdicombe for the Glitterball trophy are actress Tamzin Outhwaite, Irish presenter Vogue Williams, Welsh drag queen Tayce Szura-Radix, Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, and F1 driver Billy Monger.

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