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Wham!, Sam Ryder, and Mariah Carey in Nail-Biting Race for Christmas Number One

Wham!, Sam Ryder, and Mariah Carey in Nail-Biting Race for Christmas Number One

In a thrilling showdown for this year's Christmas number one, iconic artists Wham!, rising star Sam Ryder, and the legendary Mariah Carey are battling for the top position as the race enters its final day. 

 

The competition, marked by LadBaby's decision to step aside after a five-year reign, promises an unpredictable outcome as the final day for streams and sales approaches.

 

Wham!'s 1984 classic, "Last Christmas," currently leads the pack, with Sam Ryder's Amazon exclusive, "You're Christmas To Me," emerging as a strong contender. Mariah Carey's well known tune, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," is following close behind. 

 

Sam Ryder, the runner up of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, has been actively campaigning for support, acknowledging the challenge of competing against Wham!: "It's not often you find yourself in a chart race against the almighty Wham! But, with massive respect to those absolute legends, there's always room for new music and new artists."

 

The Christmas chart landscape is a diverse range of classics making a comeback, charity records, and intriguing releases. With reissues of Wham! and The Pogues songs on vinyl, physical sales are set to play a significant role in determining the winner. Streaming, especially on Christmas playlists, also holds sway, making the competition a multifaceted battle of old and new.

 

The official Christmas chart results will be unveiled on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds from 16:00 GMT on Friday. As music enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome, the race for Christmas number one has never been more open and exhilarating.

 

See the full list of contenders below:

Andrea Bocelli – Festa 

Anne-Marie – Christmas Without You

Cher – DJ Play a Christmas Song

Creator Universe - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

Ed Sheeran & Elton John – Merry Christmas

Ella Henderson – Stay Another Day

Ella Henderson & Cian Ducrot – Rest of Our Days

Elton John – Step Into Christmas

EMF featuring Stephen Fry – Hello People

Ezra Collective – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Jack Harlow – Lovin On Me

Jorja Smith – Stay Another Day

Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas is You

Mimi Webb – Back Home for Christmas

Nala the Station Cat – Check Meowt

Noah Kahan - Stick Season

OneRepublic – Dear Santa

Rock Choir – I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday

Sam Ryder – You’re Christmas to Me

Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody

Sleaford Mods – West End Girls

Sooty – I’m in the Mood for Christmas 

Tate McRae – exes

The Beatles – Now And Then 

The Celebs – So Delicious

The Gleeman – I Love Christmastime

The Krackpots – Proper Christmas

The Pogues ft Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York

Trickster – Silent Night vs Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Tyla – Water

Wham! – Last Christmas

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