What time is Strictly Come Dancing on tonight?
Strictly Come Dancing is returning to screens live tonight, Saturday 24 September, as the glitzy celebrities take to the dance floor with their new partners for the first time.
The show following on from Friday’s launch show – which saw the new cast being paired with their professional dancers.
Its 20th series is once again being hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, with actors Kym Marsh and Will Mellor being the first stars confirmed to be taking part.
Alongside this, the Strictly spin-off It Takes Two is also back on screens, hosted by Rylan Clark and former professional dancer Janette Manrara.
So, as this year’s stars don their dancing shoes to hit the ballroom and show off their skills, here’s everything you need to know about the much-anticipated new series.
It’s time! Strictly Come Dancing is returning to screens tonight- here’s everything you need to know about the new series (2021 winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are pictured)
What time is Strictly on tonight and what will happen?
Strictly Come Dancing is returning to BBC One screens tonight at 6:45pm with it’s first live show.
The couple’s will dance for the first time in front of the judges after weeks of practice, there won’t be a public vote but the judges still have their paddles.
Their scores will be carried over to the next week when viewers will have their chance to vote for their favourite couple – while the lowest scoring couples will go head to head in the first dance off of 2022 on Sunday 2 October.
It follows on from Friday’s glitzy launch show, which saw the celebrities discover their professional partners, was pre-recorded at Elstree on Wednesday September 7.
The show will then air live every Saturday throughout the autumn, with the final typically airing on the last Saturday before Christmas.
It’s spin-off show, It Takes Two, will also make a return following the first bumper weekend – with Rylan Clark and Janette Manrara set to return as hosts.
Reay to go! Strictly Come Dancing is returning to screens tonight and will hit BBC One at 7pm with it’s pre-recorded launch show (the new line up pictured)
Who is in the Strictly 2022 line-up?
All of the 15 contestants have been confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup, with Coronation Street star Kym Marsh and Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps actor Will Mellor the first stars unveiled during BBC Breakfast last week.
Kym revealed she’s been keen to join the show ‘for a number of years’ while Will said he’s signed up to bring some joy to his mother following his dad’s death from cancer in 2020.
Radio DJ Richie Anderson and Loose Women star Kaye Adams were revealed on Friday.
Former Sunday League footballer Richie – who went viral in 2018 when he came out as gay to his teammates at Coombs Wood F.C in an emotional documentary – said that it’s a ‘massive honour’ to be part of the show’s all-male partnership.
Kaye told her fellow Loose Women panellists of her involvement, ‘I’m absolutely terrified because I can’t dance. I could think of a million reasons not to do this.’
Big names! Coronation Street star Kym Marsh and Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps actor Will Mellor were unveiled as contesants during BBC Breakfast
New name: BBC radio DJ Richie Anderson was the third celebrity confirmed to be taking part and Loose Women star Kaye Adams was unveiled as the fourth
The fifth star was unveiled as comedian Jayde Adams was announced and she said that keeping the secret hidden had been like ‘torture’, but that she was a ‘massive fan’ of the show, joking appearing on the beloved show was her main career goal.
Paralympian Ellie Simmonds was unveiled as the show’s sixth contestant on Sunday. The athlete has a type of dwarfism called achondroplasia and is a height of 4ft, is the first with the genetic condition to appear on the show.
And as KISS FM DJ Tyler West was announced, he joked ‘I am SO gassed to be joining the Strictly family! As I started writing this I already got cramp.’
Bros star Matt Goss was then announced as the eighth contestant taking part on This Morning and said he has ‘butterflies for the first time in three decades’.
Taking part: The fifth star unveiled as comedian Jayde Adams (left) and Paralympian Ellie Simmonds was unveiled as the show’s sixth contestant
Fun times: KISS FM DJ Tyler West (left) was announced as the seventh contestant while Bros star Matt Goss (right) was announced just a few hours later
Giving it a go: Comedian and Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor, 38, was revealed on ITV show Lorraine as the ninth celebrity contestant for this year’s Strictly
Comedian and Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor, 38, was revealed on ITV show Lorraine as the ninth celebrity contestant for this year’s Strictly, and insisted that she has the dancing ability of a ‘newly born giraffe’.
Britain’s Got Talent singer and CBBC star Molly Rainford was the 10th star confirmed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2022.
The singer, 21, revealed she’s already sought advice from 2020 contestant HRVY, adding that despite her performing background she’s like ‘Ellie the Elephant’ when she takes to the floor.
Retired footballer and manager Tony Adams MBE, 55, was announced as the eleventh contestant a few hours later.
Ready for action: Retired footballer and manager Tony Adams MBE was the 11th person announced to join the line-up
Tony said: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes.
‘Am absolutely thrilled to be giving it my all on this year’s 20th anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing. I can’t wait to meet my partner – god help her – and start the dancing.’
The formidable centre-back’s football career spanned over 22 years, playing for both Arsenal and England.
Fleur East was confirmed as the twelfth contestant taking part after she made the announcement on Thursday during her Hits Radio Breakfast show where she said: ‘You’ll see me in the ballroom on Strictly Come Dancing!’
Here he is: Wildlife cameraman and Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin was announced as the 13th contestant
The singer further elaborated that it was an ‘honour’ to be asked to take part in the show and hopes to do her late father Malcolm proud.
After coming runner-up in series 11 of The X Factor, Fleur has been a regular face in the world of music and broadcasting.
Wildlife cameraman and Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin was then announced as the 13th contestant.
Hamza is one of the presenters of BBC‘s Animal Park and a guest presenter on Countryfile.
Star: On Friday EastEnders actor James Bye, 38, – who has played the role of Martin Fowler in the BBC show since 2014 – was officially announced as the 14th star
Hamza Yassin said: ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show. I’ve been watching it for years and I can’t believe I’ll actually be there dancing live in front of the British public.
‘My dance skills are currently at the level of ‘1970’s disco vibe’ but I’m ready to work hard and will be shaking it every time I get the chance – shake it ’til you make it!’
EastEnders actor James Bye, 38, – who has played the role of Martin Fowler in the BBC show since 2014 – will also be taking part as the 14th star.
And last but not least, Helen Skelton is the final celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The TV and radio broadcaster, 39, was widely tipped to be taking part in the BBC ballroom show and her spot on the programme has now been confirmed as she completes the full celebrity line-up.
It was revealed on Saturday morning on BBC Radio 2 during Claudia Winkleman‘s breakfast show that Helen – who split from husband Richie Myler earlier this year – would be appearing on the show.
Helen said: ‘I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started.’
She’s in! Helen Skelton is the final celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing
An array of stars are also rumoured to be appearing on the new series, including chef Gino D’Acampo, Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, presenter Steph McGovern, Olympic champion Tom Daley and retired footballer Tony Adams.
It was also reported that rugby player Mike Tindall, who is married to Princess Anne‘s daughter Zara, and the Queen‘s granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, 18, were top of bosses’ wish list to coincide with the Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.
Fans are also hoping the series could feature another same-sex pairing, after The Great British Bake Off star John Whaite and Johannes Radebe reached the final last year.
Who are the new pairings?
After being crowned series champion with Rose Ayling-Ellis, this year’s Strictly will see Giovanni Pernice take to the floor with DJ Richie, who had confirmed ahead of the series that he would be dancing with a male partner.
Detailing his requirements for a dance partner, Richie mused: ‘As the great 80s philosopher Sinitta said, “he’s got to be big and strong and enough to… whirl me around the dance floor!”‘
Elsewhere, Helen Skelton will take to the floor with Gorka Marquez after becoming a last-minute addition to the show, while Katya Jones has been partnered with footballer Tony Adams.
Revealed! The Strictly Come Dancing 2022 pairings have been revealed and leading the pack is reigning champion Giovanni Pernice, who will form one of two same-sex pairings this series, while Helen Skelton will take to the floor with Gorka Marquez
Let’s do this! Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds will dance with Nikita Kuzmin, who last year took to the floor with Tilly Ramsay
For the first time in the show’s history, there will be two same-sex couples performing in the same series, with Karen, who last year danced with Greg Wise, taking to the floor with comedian Jayde.
Sharing her feelings on being part of the Strictly experience, Jade explained: ‘I feel like it’s not real, I feel like someone made a Strictly themed birthday party and I’m in the middle of it!’
Kai Widdrington, who was last year forced to withdraw from the final after his celebrity partner AJ Odudu suffered an injury, will this year dance with broadcaster Kaye Adams.
However, Kaye predicted that her dancing skills will certainly satisfy judge Craig, who is well known for his put-downs, as she told him: ‘I’m your early Christmas present, I’m the turkey with all the trimmings.’
Making history: For the first time in the show’s history, there will be two same-sex couples performing in the same series, with Karen, who last year danced with Greg Wise, taking to the floor with comedian Jayde
Matched up: Kai Widdrington, who was last year forced to withdraw from the final after his celebrity partner AJ Odudu suffered an injury, will this year dance with broadcaster Kaye Adams
Partner goals: Katya Jones, who set tongues wagging last year when she appeared to kiss the now-single Olympic star Adam Peaty, has been paired up with footballer Tony Adams
Katya Jones, who set tongues wagging last year when she appeared to kiss the now-single Olympic star Adam Peaty, has been paired up with footballer Tony Adams.
Last year’s finalist Johannes Radebe, who had performed with Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, will this year dance with comedian Ellie Taylor.
EastEnders star James Bye, who insists he has ‘got zero dance experience’ will perform with pro Amy Dowden, while singer and CBBC star Molly Rainford will take to the dancefloor with series newcomer Carlos Gu.
Wow factor: Singer and DJ Fleur East has been coupled with newcomer Vito Coppola
New duo: Last year’s finalist Johannes Radebe, who had performed with Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, will this year dance with comedian Ellie Taylor
New pair: EastEnders star James Bye, who insists he has ‘got zero dance experience’ will perform with pro Amy Dowden
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh will dance with Graziano Di Prima, who last year took to the floor with Judi Love, while Matt Goss has been paired up with Nadiya Bychkova.
DJ Tyler West will dance with Dianne Buswell, who last year withdrew from the series alongside Robert Webb due to his health concerns. Sharing her excitement about her new partner, Dianne was quick to suggest their team moniker: ‘Team TyeDie’.
Rounding out this year’s couples are actor Will Mellor, who has been partnered with Nancy Xu, and Countryfile’s Hamza Yassin, who will dance with Jowita Przystal and told how his Strictly wish is to bag a 10 from Craig.
Streets ahead? Coronation Street star Kym Marsh will dance with Graziano Di Prima, who last year took to the floor with Judi Love
Music to his ears: Matt Goss has been paired up with Nadiya Bychkova
Who are the Strictly professional dancers?
New faces: This year’s Strictly has seen huge changes in the professional lineup, with four new dancers signing up to take part after Aljaž Škorjanec and Oti Mabuse announced they would be leaving the show earlier this year
This year’s Strictly has seen huge changes in the professional lineup, with four new dancers signing up to take part after Aljaž Škorjanec and Oti Mabuse announced they would be leaving the show earlier this year.
Four new pro dancers have joined the line-up, which means that 20 professionals in total are ready to bring their skills to the BBC show’s dancefloor later this year.
The four new world class dancers completing this year’s professional troupe are European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese National Champion Carlos Gu, former Under 21 British National Champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas.
They join the professional dancers already revealed for the upcoming series: Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.
Not every pro dancer will be paired with a celebrity with four traditionally performing only in the professional group routines.
Who will host the new series of Strictly Come Dancing?
Grand return! The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will once again be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman , who had presented the show together since 2014
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will once again be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who had presented the show together since 2014.
They will present a live show on Saturday, followed by a pre-recorded results show which will air on Sunday evenings.
Rylan Clark and Janette Manrara will return to host the Strictly spin-off It Takes Two, which airs weekdays on BBC Two, featuring interviews with the couples and judges, along with behind the scenes clips and fun segments.
Who are the Strictly Come Dancing judges?
Anticipated: Craig Revel Horwood , Shirley Ballas , Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will return to the judging panel for the 20th series, after Bruno Tonioli confirmed in July he had permenantly left the show
Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will return to the judging panel for the 20th series, after Bruno Tonioli confirmed in July he had permenantly left the show.
Bruno was unable to appear on the past two series due to his filming commitments in the US and Covid restrictions, with former professional Anton joining the panel in his place last year.
Bruno told MailOnline that he had found juggling the British show and its American variant Dancing With The Stars shows too taxing, saying: ‘Well I always will miss it, it’s my family, but I mean we’ll always be friends and you never know what’s going to happen.’
What are the plans for the 20th series?
Surprise! It’s also been reported that Prince Charles , 73, and Duchess of Cornw ll , 74, are planning to host a live episode of Strictly at Buckingham Palace following secret discussions with BBC executives
This year’s Strictly Come Dancing will kick off with a special group performance to celebrate 100 years of the BBC, featuring ‘special guests and fun tributes to some of your favourite BBC shows.’
It’s also been reported that Prince Charles, 73, and Duchess of Cornwall, 74, are planning to host a live episode of Strictly at Buckingham Palace following secret discussions with BBC executives.
Camilla is said to be a ‘massive fan’ of the show and even ‘votes every week’ for her favourite dancing duo.
The royal broadcast is being lined up for either the quarter or semi-finals later this , with only a handful of aides believed to be involved in the top secret project.
At last! Strictly Come Dancing will also return to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this year, after being unable to film at the historic venue due to Covid restrictions
The new series is expected to feature the Movie Week and Musicals Week segments, along with its annual Halloween special.
Strictly Come Dancing will also return to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this year, after being unable to film at the historic venue due to Covid restrictions.
The new series will also see the return of a full audience for the live shows, after social distancing rules limited the number of spectators able to attend filming.
Sensational: EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis made history when she became the show’s first ever disabled contestant to be crowned series champion with professional Giovanni Pernice in 2021
Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2021?
EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis made history when she became the show’s first ever disabled contestant to be crowned series champion with professional Giovanni Pernice in 2021.
The actress, who is deaf, earned nationwide praise when she delivered a moving silent dance for her Couples Choice, offering viewers a glimpse into her world.
Previous winners of Strictly Come Dancing include Bill Bailey, Joe McFadden, Ore Oduba, Jay McGuinness, Caroline Flack and Abbey Clancy.
How does the Strictly Come Dancing voting work?
Each week Strictly Come Dancing viewers vote for their favourite couple either by phone or online, and these votes are combined with the scores given by the judging panel for their performances.
The two couples with the fewest votes then go head-to-head in the dance-off, delivering a reprisal of their performance from the live show.
The judges then decide which couple they would like to save, and in the event of a tie head judge Shirley Ballas is given the casting vote.
Strictly Come Dancing returns next month on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Back soon: Strictly Come Dancing returns next month on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
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