Robbie Williams' Comedy Christmas

15 October 2009

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Robbie Williams will star in a one-off TV Christmas special hosted by Ant and Dec.

The singer - who made his comeback last week on ITV1's 'The X Factor'- will be the celebrity guest on the variety show.

The news comes as Robbie, 35, faced criticism for a nervous 'X Factor' performance and his new single 'Bodies' has been overtaken in the midweek charts by Alexandra Burke - last year's winner of the TV talent show.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Ant and Dec have been given the green light to make a Christmas special which will be ITV1's big family entertainment show this Christmas.

Ant and Dec have been given the green light to make a Christmas special which will be ITV1's big family entertainment show this Christmas.Robbie is really excited to be on board. They have already been discussing ideas together.

"Robbie is really excited to be on board. They have already been discussing ideas together."

Starring in the show with Ant and Dec could give Robbie's profile a boost by starring in a string of comedy sketches with the pair. The trio will also sing live together as part of a grand finale to the programme.

However, while Robbie has agreed to the TV show - the singer has ruled out signing up for a tour.

While he will play a live show at the BBC Electric Proms in London later this month he said he is refusing to play any more concerts as he is terrified of having a nervous breakdown.

Robbie - who has battled problems with admitted drink and drugs in the past - said: "I cannot imagine touring in the near future. I've smashed my head against a wall too many times and I know it's harder than I am."

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