Strictly Come Dancing will be back to make your Saturday night far more fab-u-lous. The star-studded couples are set to take to the ballroom floor in a matter of hours.
The pairings were revealed at last weekend’s launch show, but one of the stars has since had to pull out. Dani Dyer had to quit after suffering an injury in rehearsals - find out more.
Her replacement has been announced. The new star has spoken about the ‘craziest 24 hours’ after getting the call.
Despite no elimination taking place this week, the favourite to leave the show first has been named. See the latest odds here.
The 14 remaining couples will perform their first routines together in a bumper length episode this evening. The start time has been confirmed, make sure you don’t get caught out.
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9. Vicky Pattison - eliminated week 8
Vicky Pattison is a TV presenter, author, podcast and radio host. She said: "I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!" She was partnered with Kai Widdrington and went home in week 8. | BBC Photo: BBC
10. La Voix - withdrawn
La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who competed in the 2024 series of the BBC hit RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. La Voix said: "I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV." She was partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec but had tp withdraw due to injury in week 9. | BBC Photo: BBC
11. Alex Kingston - eliminated week 10
Alex Kingston is an award-winning actor and star of stage and screen best known as Dr. River Song in Doctor Who. She said: "Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!" She was partnered with Johannes Radebe and was eliminated in week 10. | BBC Photo: BBC
12. Lewis Cope - eliminated week 11
Lewis Cope is an actor and Emmerdale star. He said: "I'm so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year's Strictly Come Dancing. I've always been a fan of the show and cannot wait to get started!" He was partnered with Katya Jones and was eliminated in the quarter-final (week 11). | BBC Photo: BBC