Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas champion Tayce Szura-Radix is reportedly being lined up for the main series of the hit BBC show after her incredible performance.
Tayce, who shot to fame on the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2021, danced the Cha-Cha with professional dancer Kai Widdrington.
And the Welsh performer, 30, was awarded four tens from the judges Craig Revel-Horwood, Motsi Obuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.
The star also made history after becoming the first ever drag queen to win the competition.
And now a source has told The Sun that she is already being eyed up for next series.
They 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.
Strictly Christmas champion Tayce Szura-Radix is reportedly being lined up for the main series after scoring a perfect 40 and making show history on Wednesday night
Tayce, who shot to fame on the second series of RuPaul ‘s Drag Race UK in 2021, danced the Cha-Cha with professional dancer Kai Widdrington and received four 10s from the judges
‘Tayce is a shoo-in for the main show in the autumn now and will be approached in the New Year about taking part.’
They added: ‘Strictly bosses are keen to get her on board as they start planning for the next show.’
MailOnline have contacted Strictly representatives for comment.
It comes shortly after fans demanded that bosses bring Tayce back for the 2025 series after winning the Christmas special.
One wrote on X: ‘I’ve got a feeling Tacye will return next series and if they were I’d personally like her to dance with either Kai again or Vito.’
Another added: ‘Tayce and Kai winning?? Sounds correct tbh. Now @BBCOne @bbcstrictly get both of them on the next season asap!!”
A third chimed in: ‘It just HAD to be Tayce and Kai! They absoltely stole the show and gave the best performance hands down! But I enjoyed everyone’s eprformances, so thank you all. Tayce, PLEASE do a full series at some point! You’re a true star.’
‘@bbcstrictly Well done Tayce! Come to “sleigh”! We need her in the next series please!’
A source revealed: ‘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 was up against Josh Widdicombe, Vogue Williams, Tamzin Outhwaite, Billy Monger and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey in the Christmas special
EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick took part in the Christmas special last year alongside Nancy Xu and later joined the main series this year with partner Michelle Tsiakkas
A fourth simply said: ‘@its_tayce has to be in the main show on 2025, that was fabulous!’
It wouldn’t be the first time a Christmas celebrity has gone on to star in the main series.
EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick took part in the Christmas special last year alongside Nancy Xu and later joined the main series this year with partner Michelle Tsiakkas.
The pair placed seventh on the 22nd series after receiving backlash for already having taken part in the show.
On Wednesday, Strictly fans saw Tayce battle it out for the top spot against Josh Widdicombe, Vogue Williams, Tamzin Outhwaite, Billy Monger and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
After their victory aired on our screens, Kai – who joined the show in 2021 – took to Instagram to share his excitement.
Posting a snap of the two holding the Glitterball Trophy, the dancer said: ‘We’ve only gone and done it. 2024 Christmas champs !!!
‘Thankyou everyone for your lovely messages ❤️.’
Speaking about being Strictly’s first drag artist contestant, Tayce said: ‘It feels correct, pushing boundaries, pushing the envelope baby’
After their victory aired on our screens, Kai – who joined the show in 2021 – took to Instagram to share his excitement
Tayce is arguably best known for appearing on Ru Paul three years ago after the star placed second on the series.
After her stint on the show, she has bagged herself modelling deals, released music and boasts 617k followers on Instagram.
Speaking about being Strictly’s first drag artist contestant, Tayce said: ‘It feels correct, pushing boundaries, pushing the envelope baby’.
‘I’m here to make it clear. I think there’s gonna be a lot of pressure on me with that as well. But I like pressure, it makes you work harder’.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One.
