Lorraine Kelly is always the hostess as she does her best for another unique Christmas Day

Lorraine Kelly upped the ante for an exclusive holiday show of her eponymous daytime talk show

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The sixty-three-year-old presenter welcomed a host of one-off visitors to help keep him entertained

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and the showcase included a headlining performance by Craig David and appearances by stars like Gary Barlow

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Joining the festive extravaganza are the stars of Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Unique, so it can air later in the day.

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The pre-recorded original shows Lorraine taking her common seat inside the studio with a festive glass of Fizz dollars to kick off Christmas morning.

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Wearing a black dress trimmed with gold sequins, the Scottish star enlisted a host of stars

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And doing what she does with quality, Showbiz's Los Angeles on-screen correspondent Ross King

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Throughout the episode, the interview will see Gary reflecting on 30 years of Take That, admitting his regrets for the band.

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