Anne-Marie and KSI to perform on Top of the Pops Christmas Special

2 December 2021

Anne-Marie, Clean Bandit and KSI will all perform on the 'Top of the Pops Christmas Special'.

Anne-Marie is part of the star-studded line-up for the 'Top of the Pops Christmas Special'

The trio will be joined by the likes of Griff, Sigrid and Joel Corry on the annual music spectacular which will air on BBC One on Saturday, December 25 at 11.55am and will be presented by BBC Radio 1 DJs Clara Amfo and Jordan North.

The line-up for the 'Top of the Pops New Year Special' - which will air on BBC One on Friday, December 31 at 4.15pm - has also been announced featuring the likes of Sam Fender, Becky Hill, Dermot Kennedy and Lola Young.

Both episodes of the iconic music show were recorded at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London, and as well as brand new performances, both shows will also feature highlights from the past twelve months.

Viewers can enjoy archive performances from some of the biggest artists of the year, including Lil Nas X, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Arlo Parks, Coldplay and many more.

Speaking about her excitement to be on the show, Anne-Marie, 30, said: "'Top of the Pops' equals Christmas to me! Me and the family would sit down every Crimbo to watch and listen to our favourite songs from the year! So excited to be returning for the festive special!”

Presenter Clara, 37, said: "'Top of the Pops' remains an iconic and beloved show, so to be part of it at Christmas is so very special and I'm delighted to be presenting alongside the joyous Jordan North! We're very much looking forward to celebrating some of the UK's favourite chart stars with the audience at home.”

And Jordan, 31, admits it is a "childhood dream" come true to "be hosting 'Top of the Pops' on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve" with his "Radio 1 pal" Clara.

'Top of the Pops Christmas Special' full line-up:

Anne-Marie

Griff

Clean Bandit ft. Wes Nelson

Joel Corry ft. Mabel

KSI

Mimi Webb

Sigrid

Tom Grennan

'Top of the Pops New Year Special' full line-up:

ArrDee

Becky Hill