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Strictly special proves hit with Christmas Day TV audience

Dancing show is most-watched programme apart from Queen’s message, as BBC dominates top 10

Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special proved a ratings hit, claiming the most viewers of any programme apart from the Queen’s festive message.

The Strictly special, which was won by the pop star Anne-Marie, was watched by an average of 5.8 million viewers, according to overnight figures from the BBC.

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