Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey admits it's 'nice to wear sequins' for Strictly's Christmas special as he slips his muscles into a bejewelled bodysuit and lifts partner Nancy Xu above his head during showstopping routine
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Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has admitted it was nice to swap his sports kit for 'glitter and sequins' during Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special. The athlete, 34, whose known to TV fans as Nitro, slipped his muscular physique into a very skimpy and sparkly outfit for the show while taking to the dance floor with pro Nancy Xu, 33.
![[The athlete, 34, whose known to TV fans as Nitro, slipped his muscular physique into a very skimpy and sparkly bodysuit for the show while taking to the dance floor with pro Nancy Xu]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/00/93444171-14223091-The_athlete_34_whose_known_to_TV_fans_as_Nitro_slipped_his_muscu-m-58_1734999257732.jpg)
In first look snaps ahead of the festive special, which airs on Christmas Day, Harry showcases his bulging biceps as he lifts his partner high above his head. The hunk looks every inch the Strictly star in the singlet which boasted mirrored embellishments, sequins and a large H for Harry.
![[Harry pictured as Nitro on Gladiators]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/00/93444677-14223091-Harry_pictured_as_Nitro_on_Gladiators-a-61_1734999315039.jpg)
Ahead of the show he told The Mirror: 'I've got quite a few different outfits, it's nice to be able to wear some glitter or some sequins. The team in wardrobe are like mechanics'. However Harry's appearance has not been plain sailing after her suffered an injury shortly before rehearsals began which effected his training.
![[In first look snaps ahead of the festive special, which airs on Christmas Day, Harry showcases his bulging biceps as he lifts his partner high above his head]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/00/93444187-14223091-image-a-62_1734999429961.jpg)
Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has admitted it was nice to swap his sports kit for 'glitter and sequins' during Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special. The athlete, 34, whose known to TV fans as Nitro, slipped his muscular physique into a very skimpy and sparkly bodysuit for the show while taking to the dance floor with pro Nancy Xu.
![[. The hunk looks every inch the Strictly star in the singlet which mirrored embellishments, sequins and a large H for Harry]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/00/93444193-14223091-image-a-63_1734999433949.jpg)
Harry pictured as Nitro on Gladiators. Nancy revealed: 'Before this guy came into the show, we did a full check to make sure he's OK. Injury will always be in my consideration'. 'We just try everything together and see what we can do what we can't do an balance is everything. I have someone willing to give me everything, that's all I am hoping for'.
![[Ahead of the show he said: 'I've got quite a few different outfits, it's nice to be able to wear some glitter or some sequins. The team in wardrobe are like mechanics']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/00/93444189-14223091-Ahead_of_the_show_he_said_I_ve_got_quite_a_few_different_outfits-m-66_1734999486489.jpg)
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