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SEXY Michelle Keegan joins Downton Abbey for an all-star charity special.

The ex- Corrie babe, 28, who played tragic Tina McIntyre, is among a host of telly favourites who have secretly filmed scenes for the Text Santa sketch.

And fans will also see Gok Wan, Gordon Ramsay, Warwick Davis, Sir Bruce Forsyth and Jim Broadbent joining the cast.

It will be part of the three-hour fundraiser on December 18 – just a week before Downton’s last ever episode on Christmas Day.

ITV have also secured star names for a special of hosted by Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara. Gemma Atkinson and Corrie’s Ryan Thomas will tackle telly’s toughest course to encourage viewers to donate cash.

Rochelle will also see her husband Marvin have a go.

Other specials on the night include

and And the stars of Corrie will star in a Back To The Future-themed sketch.

Text Santa will raise cash for Make-A-Wish, Macmillan Cancer Support and Save The Children.

Host Holly Willoughby said: “I know first-hand the difference it’s made to people’s lives.

“Last year I visited a children’s hospice Text Santa had supported, and I could really see the effect.

“I hope we’ll raise lots of money again this time.”

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SANTA'S HELPERS: Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara are hosting Ninja Warrior UK
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