Scarlett Moffatt enjoyed a ‘spontaneous’ festive outing with fiancé Scott Dobinson and son Jude, ahead of her appearance on Strictly’s Christmas special.
The former Gogglebox star, 35, took to Instagram with sweet snaps after the family stumbled upon a light trail.
Scarlett wrapped up warm in an oversized leather jacket as she got into the Christmas spirit with two-year-old Jude sat on his father’s shoulders.
The trio appeared to be having a wonderful time as they took in the colourful light display and posed alongside fairytale characters.
Scarlett captioned the post: ‘We stumbled upon a Christmas tree light trail. This was the most spontaneous Christmassy night we’ve ever had’.
It comes after Melanie Blatt opened up about her upcoming appearance on the Strictly special – admitting she was ‘deeply uncomfortable’ throughout the process.
Scarlett Moffatt, 35, enjoyed a ‘spontaneous’ festive outing with fiancé Scott Dobinson and son Jude, ahead of her appearance on Strictly’s Christmas special
The former Gogglebox star took to Instagram with sweet snaps after the family stumbled upon a light trail
The singer, 50, appeared Tuesdya’s Lorraine show to chat to stand-in host Christine Lampard, 46, about taking part in the festive episode.
Fans will have to wait and see Mel, Scarlett, Jodie Ounsley, 24, Nicholas Bailey, 54, Babatunde Aléshé, 39, and Brian McFadden, 45, battle it out to hold the Glitterball Trophy.
Christine said: ‘You’re used to being on stage, seeing you do it, but this, Strictly, is the most nervous you have ever been?’
Mel – who was paired with professional Kai Widdrington, 30, for the special – confessed: ‘I mean it was like nothing I have ever done before…
‘Out of the comfort zone was the smallest thing you could call it.
‘I was deeply uncomfortable throughout it, but it was an amazing experience. You know, I am up for challenges.
‘That is my number one thing that I say to myself every morning – “You need to challenge yourself”, I really did that.’
Speaking about her partner Kai, she said: ‘He was amazing. Everybody on that show, the pro dancers, I was just in awe of all of something.
Scarlett wrapped up warm in an oversized leather jacket as she got into the Christmas spirit with two-year-old Jude sat on his father’s shoulders
The trio appeared to be having a wonderful time as they took in the colourful light display and posed alongside fairytale characters
Scarlett captioned the post: ‘We stumbled upon a Christmas tree light trail. This was the most spontaneous Christmassy night we’ve ever had’
Scarlett will be paired with Vito Coppola for this year’s Christmas Day special
‘You know they are spectacular but it’s not until you try to dance like them, how inadequate I am, and how extra amazing they are.
‘The bounce, how do you jump like that?!’
The pair will be dancing the American Smooth to Santa Baby by The Pussycat Dolls.
Meanwhile Gogglebox’s Scarlett and Vito Coppola, 33, are performing the Cha Cha Cha to Cher’s DJ Play A Christmas Song.
Gladiators star Jodie and Neil Jones, 43, are dancing Street/Commercial to Kylie Cantrall’s Red Christmas.
EastEnders legend Nicholas and Luba Mushtuk, 36, will be dancing the Viennese Waltz to Andy Williams’ It’s The Most Wonderful Time, and Brian and Michelle Tsiakkas, 30, are dancing the Jive to Kelly Clarkson’s Run Rudolph Run.
Babatunde and his dance partner Nancy Xu, 34, will be performing the Charleston to Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters’ tune Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Previously talking to the Beeb about what pushed her out of her comfort zone, Mel said: ‘The whole thing [did]!
It comes after Melanie Blattopened up about her upcoming appearance on the Strictly special (pictured with Kai Widdrington)
‘The main thing that I’ve had to overcome is the outfit side of things. I’m not a dress wearer, but I’ll be wearing a long flowy dress for this.
‘I’m very particular about the shapes and the things that I wear. So that’s been quite challenging, but it’s good to be challenged.
‘And it’s made me realise to just go for it and not care so much.’
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.