The annoucment arrived during an interview with Ellie Goldstein on BBC Breakfast<\/h2>\n![\"Strictly](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32241152.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_ECR_110825_strictly.jpg\")
<\/span>Fans don’t have long wait to wait for the series to return<\/span>(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\nBBC\u2019s Strictly Come Dancing\u2019s start date was confirmed as the first nine celebrities were announced for the 2025 series.<\/p>\n
With anticipation building for the 23rd season of the annual BBC<\/a> programme, three new names were confirmed on Wednesday (August 13).<\/p>\nHaving previously finished as runner-up in RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race UK, drag queen La Voix is has already been marked by fans as an early favourite<\/a> to lift the Glitterball trophy.<\/p>\nLa Roix, who also reached the semi-finals of Britain\u2019s Got Talent and appeared on ITV’s Queens For The Night, called Strictly<\/a> a \u2018national institution\u2019 and said she \u2018can\u2019t wait to get started\u2019.<\/p>\nAlso announced on Wednesday was former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, who led his nation to a Six Nations Grand Slam victory in 2016.<\/p>\n
“This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I\u2019m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can\u2019t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class. Let\u2019s see if a rugby sidestep works in the Cha Cha Cha,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Capping off the three huge announcements<\/a> was model, actor and influencer Ellie Goldstein, who was the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue.<\/p>\n\n![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32257365.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_LDBR_MEN_130825_JonKayBBC.jpg\")
<\/span>Jon Kay broke the news on BBC Breakfast<\/span>(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nHaving worked with the likes of Gucci Beauty and Adidas, Ellie has shown a strong interest in acting in recent years, appearing in a a guest lead role in CBBC\u2019s Mallory Towers.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast and pros of Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> this year. It\u2019s a show I\u2019ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream.<\/p>\n\u201cI know it\u2019s going to be challenging, but I\u2019m ready to do it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dancefloor. Let the Strictly journey begin,” she said.<\/p>\n
With Ellie\u2019s announcement made on BBC Breakfast, presenter Jon Kay revealed the premiere date at the conclusion of their interview.<\/p>\n
He told viewers: “Strictly starts on the 20th September.”<\/p>\n
While the BBC were yet to officially announce the new season\u2019s start date, it was widely speculated that it would be Saturday, September 20.<\/p>\n
Also learning the art of dance this year is Gladiator\u2019s Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, former Love Island winner Dani Dyer, Doctor Who\u2019s<\/a> Alex Kingston and football legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Fans don’t have long wait to wait for the series to return<\/span>(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\nBBC\u2019s Strictly Come Dancing\u2019s start date was confirmed as the first nine celebrities were announced for the 2025 series.<\/p>\n
With anticipation building for the 23rd season of the annual BBC<\/a> programme, three new names were confirmed on Wednesday (August 13).<\/p>\n Having previously finished as runner-up in RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race UK, drag queen La Voix is has already been marked by fans as an early favourite<\/a> to lift the Glitterball trophy.<\/p>\n La Roix, who also reached the semi-finals of Britain\u2019s Got Talent and appeared on ITV’s Queens For The Night, called Strictly<\/a> a \u2018national institution\u2019 and said she \u2018can\u2019t wait to get started\u2019.<\/p>\n Also announced on Wednesday was former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, who led his nation to a Six Nations Grand Slam victory in 2016.<\/p>\n “This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I\u2019m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can\u2019t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class. Let\u2019s see if a rugby sidestep works in the Cha Cha Cha,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Capping off the three huge announcements<\/a> was model, actor and influencer Ellie Goldstein, who was the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue.<\/p>\n Having worked with the likes of Gucci Beauty and Adidas, Ellie has shown a strong interest in acting in recent years, appearing in a a guest lead role in CBBC\u2019s Mallory Towers.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast and pros of Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> this year. It\u2019s a show I\u2019ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream.<\/p>\n \u201cI know it\u2019s going to be challenging, but I\u2019m ready to do it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dancefloor. Let the Strictly journey begin,” she said.<\/p>\n With Ellie\u2019s announcement made on BBC Breakfast, presenter Jon Kay revealed the premiere date at the conclusion of their interview.<\/p>\n He told viewers: “Strictly starts on the 20th September.”<\/p>\n While the BBC were yet to officially announce the new season\u2019s start date, it was widely speculated that it would be Saturday, September 20.<\/p>\n Also learning the art of dance this year is Gladiator\u2019s Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, former Love Island winner Dani Dyer, Doctor Who\u2019s<\/a> Alex Kingston and football legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.<\/p>\n<\/span>Jon Kay broke the news on BBC Breakfast<\/span>(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n