Scarlett Moffatt has addressed claims of having an unfair advantage on the *Strictly Come Dancing* Christmas special due to her past dancing experience. Moffatt, who will be competing with Vito Coppola, acknowledged that she danced competitively as a child and participated in Old Time and Sequence dancing, which is similar to ballroom and Latin.
She also mentioned meeting *Strictly* judge Anton Du Beke when she was eight years old, a detail that has been misinterpreted as professional training by him. Moffatt clarified that her childhood dancing was a long time ago and that she returned to competitive ballroom dancing only recently after a 15-year break, achieving two second and two third placings.
She expressed that her past experience is why she likely won't appear on the main *Strictly* series, making her participation in the Christmas special a significant personal and career highlight. Moffatt emphasized her excitement to be part of the show, which she feels brings people together, and stated her intention to give her best performance.
She also noted that returning to dancing at 35 after having a baby has been a liberating experience, highlighting *Strictly's* inclusivity regardless of background or age.