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Swift vs. Welch: Christmas Number One Showdown!
28 Nov
Summary
- Taylor Swift and Denise Welch compete for Christmas number one.
- Musical stars from Wicked and Paddington also contenders.
- Official chart race begins December 12, results announced Dec 19.
The highly anticipated 2025 Christmas number one single race is officially underway, featuring a diverse lineup of artists vying for the coveted festive chart crown. US pop sensation Taylor Swift is a strong contender with tracks from her latest album, potentially facing off against Loose Women panellist Denise Welch, whose new Christmas single is described as a "hyperpop Christmas banger".
The competition also includes musical theatre stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande with a song from the "Wicked" sequel soundtrack, as well as a new version of "One Of Us" from "Paddington The Musical". Established festive hits and charity singles are also expected to climb the charts.
Sales and streams for the Christmas number one will be counted from December 12 until midnight on December 18, with the official winner announced on December 19 live on BBC Radio 1. This year's race promises a wide variety of contenders, from children's favorites to pop queens.
