LadBaby, the duo behind timeless festive classics such as “I Love Sausage Rolls”, “Don’t Stop Me Eatin’” and “Sausage Rolls for Everyone” ft Ed Sheeran and Elton John, have pulled out of this year’s race to Christmas No 1.

The news comes after married couple Mark and Roxanne Hoyle claimed their fifth consecutive spot at the top of the charts in 2022, surpassing a record set by The Beatles.

“After five amazing years we’ve decided to pass the baton over to the Great British public and we’re not going for Christmas number one this year,” Mark told Metro.co.uk, while wearing a jumper bearing the face of the late George Michael.

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LadBaby announce they won't release Christmas song this year