August 20th 2024.
The highly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing 2024 is just around the corner, with the launch show set to air on BBC One in a matter of weeks. As the excitement builds, fans are eager to know who will be paired with whom on the dance floor.
However, the producers have kept the pairings tightly under wraps, revealing only the official line-up of celebrities so far. This has left fans guessing and speculating about which professional dancers will be partnered with which celebrities.
This year's star-studded line-up includes familiar faces like Towie's Pete Wicks, comedian Chris McCausland, and Love Island contestant Tasha Ghouri. Other contenders for the coveted glitterball trophy include Go Compare singer Wynne Evans, JLS singer JB Gill, DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, and former footballer Paul Merson.
Joining them on the dance floor will be 80s music icon Toyah Willcox, BBC Morning Live star Dr Punam Krishan, former England hockey player Sam Quek MBE, Gladiators athlete Montell Douglas, and Olympic swimmer Tom Dean. Rounding out the line-up are EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, The X Factor winner Shayne Ward, and Miranda actress Sarah Hadland.
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While fans eagerly await the reveal of the pairings, rehearsals are already in full swing. One clue that may give away the partnerships is the height and stature of the dancers. In past seasons, celebrities have often been paired with dancers of similar height, with the male dancers typically being slightly taller than their female partners.
This year, some of the tallest pro dancers include Alijaz Skorjanec, Johannes Radebe, and Kai Widdrington, who all stand at 6ft or above. On the female side, Nadiya Bychkova has been the tallest professional dancer at 5'8". Among the celebrities, Tom Dean measures 6'4", Nick Knowles is 6'2", and Gladiators star Montell Douglas is 5'9".
In addition to the regular mixed-gender pairings, there is also buzz around the possibility of same-sex pairings. In previous years, we have seen Nikita Kuzmin make it to the final with Layton Williams, and Jayde Adams and Richie Anderson were paired with Karen Hauer and Giovanni Pernice, respectively. Fans will have to wait and see if any same-sex pairings will be announced this year.
As the anticipation builds, fans are reminded to keep an eye out for any clues and stay tuned for the big reveal of the pairings. Strictly Come Dancing will be back on our screens later this year, so make sure to mark your calendars. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, don't hesitate to get in touch with the entertainment team. We would love to hear from you!
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