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Published: 14:30 EST, 7 November 2016 | Updated: 15:48 EST, 7 November 2016

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He never got to say goodbye in the traditional Strictly Come Dancing manner when he was booted off the show in October.

But Melvin Odoom is due to make a sensational return to the ballroom dancefloor, as the 36-year-old presenter has signed up for the show's Christmas special.

He will join the likes of fellows Strictly alumnus Frankie Bridge and Ainsley Harriott when the dance spectacular comes back for a one-off festive airing.

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Making a comeback: Melvin Odoom is due to make a sensational return to the ballroom dancefloor, as the 36-year-old presenter has signed up for the show's Christmas special

The former Xtra Factor presenter was denied the chance to dance for his survival on week one of this year's Strictly.

After coming in the bottom two alongside Anastacia, Melvin found himself booted off after the decision was put down to the number of public votes from the previous night.

The unusual vote-off came after the singer suffered a tear to her scar tissue from a double mastectomy, leaving her unable to dance.

Better luck this time? He will join the likes of fellows Strictly alumnus Frankie Bridge and Ainsley Harriott when the dance spectacular comes back for a one-off festive airing

The Radio DJ will join the likes of Olympian Denise Lewis, singer Frankie Bridge and Billy Connolly’s wife, Pamela Stephenson.

And completing the star-studded line-up will be celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and Welsh TV presenter Gethin Jones.

The one-off festive episode will see the famous faces competing to become the winners of the coveted Christmas Silver Star trophy.

One dance wonder: After coming in the bottom two alongside Anastacia, Melvin found himself axed after the decision was put down to the number of public votes the two had racked up

More fan faves: The Radio DJ will join the likes of Olympian Denise Lewis, singer Frankie Bridge, Ainsley Harriott and Welsh TV presenter Gethin Jones

The show will be presented by the usual partnership of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

And all four judges from this series of the show will return, with Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli on-board.

This will be Lens last outing on the show, after he announced the 2016 series will be his last.

The theme for the Christmas show and the names of the professional dancers taking part are still to be announced.

One last hurrah? All judges from this series of the show will return, with Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli on-board - though it will be Len's last sepcial