The Strictly Come Dancing launch show will air on Saturday, 20 September and will see the 2025 celebrity and pro dancer pairings finally unveiled
Dianne Buswell and Kai Widdrington at the Strictly launch show (Image: BBC)
As the season changes and cosy Saturday evenings are on the horizon, it signals the much-anticipated return of Strictly Come Dancing.
The popular BBC One show is set to grace our TV screens once again on Saturday, 20 September, with a fresh batch of celebrities ready to strut their stuff on the dance floor.
The pre-recorded launch show will reveal this year’s celebrity and pro dancer pairings, introducing two new professionals for the 2025 series.
Last year’s champions, Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland, will perform a routine together, while singer Jessie J will provide entertainment as Gorka Marquez and Luba Mushtuk take to the dance floor.
Dianne Buswell dancing with Kai Widdrington at the Strictly launch show(Image: BBC)
The pros perform a routine during the show(Image: BBC)
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Strictly fans can also look forward to hearing from the judges, Anton Du Beke, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwod and Motsi Mabuse. Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will be back at the helm, presenting the show, reports Wales Online.
The BBC has given viewers a sneak peek of the launch show, sharing photos of the pro dancers in a spectacular performance. Reigning champion Dianne, who recently announced her pregnancy with boyfriend Joe Sugg, takes centre stage.
Strictly launches on 20 September(Image: BBC)
She is pictured looking radiant in a stunning baby blue mini dress as she dances with fellow pro Kai Widdrington. Another photo captures a moment where Kai lifts Dianne up as she clutches the Glitterball trophy.
Dianne and Kai will be joining the ranks of professional dancers for the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, alongside Aljaž Škorjanec, Amy Dowden MBE, Carlos Gu, Gorka Marquez, Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystal, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Lauren Oakley, Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas, Nadiya Bychkova, Nancy Xu, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Vito Coppola.
Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon are also new additions to the professional line-up for the 2025 series.
The Strictly cast of 2025 (Image: BBC)
A recent photo shared by the BBC showcases this year’s celebrities in full Strictly glamour, with Dani Dyer taking centre stage in a stunning baby pink sequinned outfit, joined by Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who is also decked out in a full pink ensemble.
Joining them are Alex Kingston, Balvinder Sopal, Chris Robshaw, Ellie Goldstein, George Clarke, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Karen Carney, La Voix, Lewis Cope, Ross King, Stefan Dennis, Thomas Skinner and Vicky Pattison, completing the Strictly Come Dancing class of 2025.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday, 20 September at 6.40PM on BBC One and iPlayer.
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