Strictly Come Dancing champion Tayce lined up for main series after scoring perfect 40 on Christmas special
DRAG artist Tayce won tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special — and is now set to waltz her way onto the main series next autumn.
Insiders said the 30-year-old was at the top of BBC bosses’ wish-list for the show after impressing the panel of judges.
Tayce was awarded a perfect 40 for her cha cha with pro dancer Kai Widdrington — beating celebs including Vogue Williams, Tamzin Outhwaite, Billy Monger, Harry Aikines- Aryeetey and Josh Widdicombe to the glittering trophy.
Viewers took to social media to praise Tayce and Kai’s routine, set to Kylie and Danni Minogue’s 100 Degrees.
And a source said: “Strictly have long wanted a drag artist on the show and Tayce has exceeded everyone’s expectations. She was an incredible competitor and the viewers clearly loved her.
“Tayce is a shoo-in for the main show in the autumn now and will be approached in the New Year about taking part.
“Strictly bosses are keen to get her on board as they start planning for the next show.”
The Sun revealed last December how festive champ Jamie Borthwick was being lined up for the main series.
He went on to perform with Michelle Tsiakkas and was the ninth star to leave the show.
Asked if she would consider a turn on the main series, Tayce said: “If I was invited, I would be here with bells on baby, I would love to.
“What a good couple of months they would be living, every night of the week baby, they would be getting it.”
Speaking about being the show show’s first drag act, Tayce said: “I’m honoured — and hopefully will pave the way to more drag icons partaking in the show.
“The response has been overwhelmingly positive.
“There’s also been some negativity from trolls, but that’s nothing I can’t handle.”
Welsh-born Tayce found fame as a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2021.
She has also worked as a model and appeared in a Jean-Paul Gaultier campaign, as well as working as an ambassador for Coca-Cola and Absolut Vodka.