Peppa Pig Declares War on Christmas Charts
The race for this year's Christmas number one has taken an unexpected turn as children's television icon Peppa Pig announced her bid for the festive top spot with a special cover of Wham's classic hit Last Christmas.
The beloved cartoon character made her surprise announcement during Friday morning's edition of Good Morning Britain, sending shockwaves through the music industry and setting up what promises to be one of the most memorable chart battles in recent years.
The Big Reveal on National Television
Hosts Kate Garraway and Rob Rinder interrupted their regular programming to deliver what they described as 'urgent news from Peppaland', immediately capturing viewers' attention. Entertainment Editor Richard Arnold teased the announcement, saying: 'Yes, Peppa Pig has woken us up early on Good Morning Britain, but what could the nation's favourite pig be up to?'
Peppa herself then addressed the nation through a voiceover, building anticipation for her festive surprise. 'Good morning, Britain. I'm Peppa Pig, and I've got something very special and festive coming up for you on the show today. Stay tuned for a Christmas classic,' she revealed.
The big news was finally unveiled when Richard Arnold confirmed that Peppa had recorded her own version of Wham's iconic 1984 hit Last Christmas, specially adapted to celebrate the first Christmas of her new baby sister, Evie.
A Personal Touch for a Festive Classic
The new recording holds particular significance as it marks the first Christmas for Peppa's baby sister Evie, who was born in May during the show's ninth season. In a clip played during the announcement, viewers heard how George Michael's original lyrics had been creatively reworked to reflect this family milestone.
The adapted lyrics now include: 'Last Christmas was great from the start, and the very best day in every way. This year, now Evie is here, it's gonna be extra special.'
This personal touch adds emotional weight to Peppa's chart bid and likely improves her chances of connecting with families across the UK during the festive season.
The Christmas Chart Battle Heats Up
By releasing this single, Peppa has directly entered the competition against the Caregivers Choir, who are releasing their own cover of Robbie Williams' 90s hit Angels. The stage is set for what promises to be an intense battle for Christmas number one.
The tension was palpable during the Good Morning Britain segment, with Rob Rinder drawing comparisons to the famous 2023 box office battle between Barbie and Oppenheimer. Kate Garraway attempted to lighten the mood, suggesting it would be a 'joyous' contest with 'lots of pink' involved.
However, both presenters remembered Peppa's previous attempt to claim the Christmas top spot six years ago in 2019, when she released Bing Bong Christmas. Despite her confidence at the time - when she told Metro: 'I love Robbie Williams, but it's going to be a bit awkward when I steal Christmas number one from him' - the single ultimately failed to chart.
Music industry insiders suggest that with LadBaby stepping away from Christmas releases after dominating the charts in recent years, the field is more open than ever. Some fans hope that if Peppa succeeds this time, she might refrain from future Christmas chart attempts.
The full list of contenders for Christmas number one 2025 includes:
- Wham – Last Christmas
- Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas is You
- Caregivers Choir – Angels
- Peppa Pig – Last Christmas
- Alison Limerick – Where Love Lies
- Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
- Huntrx/KPop Demon Hunters – Golden
As the festive season approaches, all eyes will be on the charts to see whether Peppa Pig can finally achieve her Christmas number one dream or whether the Caregivers Choir will claim victory in this increasingly competitive festive battle.
