Kylie Minogue flaunted her jaw-dropping figure as she debuted the lavish music video for her new festive single XMAS on Monday.
The iconic Aussie songstress, 57, stunned in as thigh-skimming satin mini dress which boasted a black and white polkadot trim and huge bow.
Sitting on a pile of gifts, Kylie wore a pixie cut wig and completed the look with leather opera gloves, which also boasted bows, and chic shades.
The Padam Padam hitmaker performed the track’s playful X-M-A-S dance before slipping into a sexy Santa outfit for the video’s snowy finale.
She stunned in the tiny red mini dress complete with white faux fur trim as she strutted her stuff in a pair of thigh-high black leather boots.
Kylie and Wham! are battling for the coveted prize thanks to the shift towards streaming rather than sales.
Kylie Minogue, 57, flaunted her jaw-dropping figure as she debuted the lavish music video for her new festive single XMAS on Monday
The Padam Padam hitmaker performed the song’s playful X-M-A-S dance before slipping into a sexy Santa outfit for the video’s snowy finale
Wham’s Last Christmas, sung by George Michael 41 years ago, is currently favourite even though it hasn’t been re-released, but Amazon is desperately trying to see the band off with Kylie’s single XMAS.
Her new track is only available to download via Amazon and is not on Spotify or Apple Music.
But now the music industry is awash with chatter that Amazon could win because of a secret weapon – Alexa, its virtual assistant.
Amazon will feature XMAS on its playlists – meaning when users of Alexa ask it to play a Christmas song, it will stream her hit.
One source said: ‘It’s a clever idea by Amazon: put Kylie on as many playlists as possible so that those asking Alexa for a Christmas song have a high chance of getting Kylie. This will add to the streams which will help her get to No 1.
‘But the problem is that Wham! are also very popular on Alexa, so it is going to be a very tough battle for the spot this year. But if anyone can beat them, it’s Kylie.’
Changes in chart compilation methods – prompted by the decline in physical sales – mean that 100 streams now count as one sale.
This shift has dramatically altered the look of the Christmas charts, favouring established hits and streaming juggernauts.
Sitting on a huge pile of gifts, Kylie wore a pixie cut wig and completed the look with leather opera gloves, which also boasted bows, and chic shades
Sitting on a huge pile of gifts, Kylie wore a pixie cut wig and completed the look with leather opera gloves, which also boasted bows, and chic shades
She stunned in the tiny red mini dress complete with white faux fur trim as she strutted her stuff in a pair of thigh-high black leather boots
She also modelled a dramatic red gown while singing by a huge Christmas tree
Kylie and Wham ! are battling for the coveted prize thanks to the shift towards streaming rather than sales
Wham’s Last Christmas is currently favourite even though it hasn’t been re-released, but Amazon is desperately trying to see the band off with Kylie’s single XMAS
Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts Company, said: ‘Streaming has completely transformed the way the Christmas No 1 is decided’.
‘Classic songs have a real shot at returning to the top each year, thanks to their enduring popularity on playlists, which wasn’t possible in the era of physical sales.’
Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You, which has held the No 2 or No 3 spots in recent years, also owes its success to the streaming era.
Mariah said: ‘Streaming has definitely changed the game. It gives these songs the chance to connect with new generations.’
The Pogues’ Fairytale Of New York and Brenda Lee’s Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree are also expected to feature in the charts.
However, the approach means that acts such as LadBaby, returning with another charity release after 2019’s No 1 Sausage Rolls For Everyone, are struggling to cut through.
A Palestine fundraiser single called Lullaby, featuring artists including Peter Gabriel, and actress Vicky McClure’s Brighter Than The Night, released to support those suffering with dementia, have both gained traction but are unlikely to trouble the top spot.
Kylie turned heads backstage as she posed with Tess Daly and Dianne Buswell ahead of her Strictly performance of XMAS during the semi-final’s results show on Sunday.
Kylie turned heads backstage as she posed with Tess Daly ahead of her Strictly performance of XMAS during the semi-final’s results show on Sunday
Earlier in the day, the star paid tribute to the Bondi Beach horror shooting victims
Taking to Instagram, host Tess shared a sweet snap with Kylie behind the scenes.
Kylie wowed in a white latex corset dress that highlighted her sensational figure, while Tess impressed in a figure-hugging red gown.
In another snap, the singer beamed next to pregnant pro dancer Dianne, who looked stunning in a pink ensemble.
Earlier in the day, the star paid tribute to the Bondi Beach horror shooting victims.
Taking to social media, Kylie penned: ‘My heart is with you Bondi,’ with a broken heart emoji.
The deadly shooting unfolded on Sunday evening when two gunmen armed with rifles opened fire near the Bondi Pavilion during Chanukah by the Sea, a Jewish holiday festival billed as a night of family fun.
Australian authorities have confirmed the violence was a targeted act of terrorism.
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