Williams linked to ITV1 Christmas special

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Robbie Williams has reportedly agreed to star in a televised Christmas variety show.

The ITV1 festive special is being developed by presenters Ant and Dec, who will also host the one-off event.

Williams will be among a number of guests to appear on the programme, which will be recorded in front of a live studio audience and include a mixture of comedy sketches, performances and interviews, reports The Sun.

A source said: "Ant and Dec have been given the green light to make a Christmas special which will be ITV1's big family entertainment show this Christmas.

"They came up with the concept and pitched it to ITV. Their own company, Gallowgate, will make it. Robbie is really excited to be on board."

The ex-Take That star recently described his comeback performance of 'Bodies' on Sunday's X Factor show as "a hoot".