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Strictly’s Johannes Radebe and EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy sign for Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special

Will Johannes have more luck than he did on this year's dancefloor?

Strictly's Johannes Radebe and EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy are among the names to have joined this year's Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special.

Presenter Sara Pascoe will welcome four famous faces into the sewing room for a number of challenges.

Radebe and Cassidy will be joined by podcaster Rosie Ramsey and TV personality Penny Lancaster.

Just like the regular series, the four celebs will be faced by judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant.

rosie ramsey, johannes radebe, penny lancaster, natalie cassidy, the great british sewing bee, celebrity christmas special
James StackBBC

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In the festive episode, the foursome will attempt to create a pattern for a Christmas apron and will also turn a sack full of children’s second-hand clothes into a novelty outfit for a baby.

But that's not all. The group will also be challenged to create a pop star-inspired fancy dress ensemble to ring in the New Year.

A post on the show's official Instagram account announced the news, saying: "Here are the celebrity sewers joining us for a festive special of Sewing Bee: @JohannesRadebe, @NatCass1, @Penny.Lancaster and @RoseMarinoRamsey. The Great British Sewing Bee: Celebrity Christmas Special with @Sara.Pascoe, @PatrickGrantism and @Miss_Esme_Young is coming soon. #SewingBee."

Meanwhile, it will likely come as good news for fans of Johannes following the dancer being voted off Strictly last week.

Following his exit, the beloved star posted a very emotional tribute to his partner Ellie Taylor on Instagram.

tess, ellie and johannes, who hug as they are eliminated from strictly, embargo 1830 sunday 27 november
Guy LevyBBC

He wrote: "This show is a magical journey of discovery and this year I got to share it with a wonderfully funny, witty, down to earth and much-loved dancing partner. We leave with some beautiful memories.

"From our first dance, until the last, you have been one of a kind. You have been my whole world for 10 weeks - what a truly delightful honour. Here’s to my leading lady @elliejanetaylor, you are beautiful in many ways and I will miss dancing with you."

He added: "A big thank you also to everyone who has supported our journey, for taking the time to vote and comment. It means so much to know that people are watching."

The Great British Sewing Bee is available to catch up on BBC iPlayer.

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