August 20th 2024.
The highly anticipated 20th anniversary season of Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner, and the BBC has finally revealed when the show will be returning to our screens. In recent weeks, the network has been gradually announcing the star-studded cast for this year's competition, and fans are already buzzing with excitement.
Among the contestants vying for the coveted glitterball trophy are reality TV star Pete Wicks, comedian Chris McCausland, Love Island alum Tasha Ghouri, opera singer Wynne Evans, and JLS heartthrob JB Gill. They will be joined by a diverse lineup of celebrities such as DIY expert Nick Knowles, retired footballer Paul Merson, 80s music icon Toyah Willcox, and TV presenter Dr Punam Krishan. Rounding out the cast are former England hockey player and MBE recipient Sam Quek, Gladiators athlete Montell Douglas, Olympic swimmer Tom Dean, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, X Factor winner Shayne Ward, and Miranda star Sarah Hadland.
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While the exact premiere date has yet to be officially announced by the BBC, they have revealed the filming schedule for the upcoming season. The launch show will be pre-recorded on Wednesday, September 4, ahead of the live shows. Fans can also apply for tickets to attend the subsequent 13 shows throughout September, October, November, and December. The tickets will be allocated through a random draw, so make sure to sign up on the BBC's official website.
The judges panel, consisting of Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, and Motsi Mabuse, will be back to critique the celebrity dancers as they take to the ballroom floor. The pairings for this season will also be revealed during the launch show.
Excitingly, the Halloween special will be making a comeback this year and will be filmed on Saturday, October 26. And for those who love the grandeur of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16, when the Blackpool special will be filmed. Tickets for the Christmas special will be allocated separately through another random draw.
As we eagerly anticipate the start of the new season, many fans are wondering if the companion show, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, will also be returning. The show, which first aired in 2004, is expected to air on weekdays during the main show on BBC Two at 6.30pm.
Last year's competition was won by former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and her pro partner Vito Coppola. The runners-up were Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin, as well as Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell. Who will take home the coveted trophy this year? We'll just have to wait and see when the grand finale is recorded on Saturday, December 14.
It's safe to say that the return of Strictly Come Dancing is highly anticipated and fans are eagerly counting down the days until the premiere. The show promises to bring the glitz, glamour, and drama that we all love, and we can't wait to see what surprises and twists are in store for us this season.
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