The class of 2024 have been formally introduced to viewers (Picture: Ray Burmiston/PA Wire)
Strictly Come Dancing has waltzed back onto our TV screens, and after weeks of speculation, the 2024 pairings have been revealed.
The celebrities, including Pete Wicks and Nick Knowles, who will now become an important part of our Saturday night found out who will be teaching them the difference between a fleckerl and a pas de bourree.
During the launch show, viewers were also treated to special performances to kick off the 20th-anniversary series, including a celebratory welcome back dance to mark Amy Dowden MBE’s momentous return to the Ballroom and a sequin-filled group number that gave us an early glimpse at who could eventually win the glitterball trophy.
Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52, were of course across proceedings as the beloved hosts, and judges Shirley Ballas, 64, Craig Revel Horwood, 59, Motsi Mabuse, 43, and Anton Du Beke, 58, made their return to share their early thoughts on the stars.
But who will be spending every working day together over the next few weeks (or months if they can impress)?
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Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
Chris and Dianne Buswell will be making history (Picture: BBC/Ray Burmiston)
The comedian, who regularly appears on TV shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Would I Lie To You?, will make history as the first blind person to take part in the competition, and Dianne Buswell will be right by his side.
Chris McCausland, 47, lived up to his profession and instantly made a joke about Dianne being his teacher.
‘She is absolutely over the moon having me because she [Dianne] really wants November off. You’ve got a holiday booked, haven’t you?!’ he said.
After laughing, Dianne, 35, promised Chris they would figure out the competition together.
‘We’re going to make mistakes and have a laugh about them. Then we’re going to turn up here and show you all of the mistakes that we’ve learnt!’ Chris jested.
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones
Katya has high hopes (Picture: BBC/Ray Burmiston)
Wynne Evans, best-known as the voice and face of the unforgettable Go Compare adverts, will be guided by Katya Jones.
They quickly revealed their first routine together – nope, it’s not a Couple’s Choice to the Go Compare opera song, but instead a Samba to Help Yourself by Tom Jones.
The 52-year-old’s career has spanned 25 years, including two number one classical musical albums and performances at incredible venues including London’s Royal Albert Hall. So could …read more
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