September 14th 2024.
The highly anticipated 2024 season of Strictly Come Dancing has finally arrived, and with it comes a whole new class of celebrities ready to put on their dancing shoes. After weeks of speculation, the pairings have been revealed, and the stars are eager to find out who will be teaching them the intricacies of the waltz and the pas de bourree.
During the launch show, viewers were treated to special performances to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series. We were all thrilled to see Amy Dowden MBE return to the Ballroom, and a dazzling group number gave us a sneak peek at who could potentially take home the coveted glitterball trophy. Of course, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman were there to guide us through the evening, while judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke shared their early thoughts on the stars.
But the burning question on everyone's mind is, who will be spending every working day together over the next few weeks? If you're a fan of Strictly, you can join Metro's dedicated WhatsApp community to stay up to date with all the behind-the-scenes gossip about your favorite pros, judges, and celebrities. Just click on the link and select "Join Chat" to join the fun!
One of the most exciting pairings this season is between comedian Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell. Chris will make history as the first blind person to compete on the show, and Dianne couldn't be more thrilled to be his partner. During the launch show, Chris couldn't resist making a joke about Dianne being his teacher, but she assured him that they will figure it out together and have a laugh along the way.
Another pair to watch out for is Wynne Evans and Katya Jones. Wynne, known for his iconic role in the Go Compare adverts, will be guided by the talented Katya. Although many fans were hoping for a dance to the Go Compare opera song, the two will be performing a samba to "Help Yourself" by Tom Jones. With Wynne's impressive career in music and Katya's expertise, they could be a force to be reckoned with.
X Factor winner and Coronation Street actor Shayne Ward has been paired with Nancy Xu, who has already done her research on her partner. During the launch show, she used the lyrics of Shayne's hit single to show her determination to do well in the competition. Shayne, on the other hand, is excited to be back on the Strictly dance floor after winning the Christmas special last year. This time, he'll be dancing with Michelle Tsiakkas, who is making her debut as a celebrity partner.
Former Towie star Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal have also been paired up, and it's no surprise as they were spotted chatting at the National Television Awards. Pete is confident that they have what it takes to win, and their first dance, a Paso Doble to The Prodigy's "Breathe," will surely be a showstopper. Olympic sprinter Montell Douglas has joined forces with fan-favorite Johannes Radebe, and they have already been given the adorable team name "MoJo."
Another Olympian, Sam Quek MBE, will be dancing with Nikita Kuzmin, who will also be her coach. As a gold medalist in hockey, Sam is no stranger to competition, but she admitted to feeling nervous during the launch show. Luckily, Nikita is there to support and guide her through the dance floor.
With such a star-studded lineup and talented pairings, this season of Strictly Come Dancing is sure to be a wild ride. So let's turn up the music, get our dancing shoes on, and enjoy the show!
The new season of Strictly Come Dancing has finally arrived, and the class of 2024 has been officially introduced to viewers. After weeks of speculation, the pairings for this year's celebrities have been revealed, and they are ready to waltz their way onto our TV screens every Saturday night. Excitement and anticipation filled the air as the celebrities, including well-known names such as Pete Wicks and Nick Knowles, found out who they will be paired with for the competition.
During the launch show, viewers were treated to special performances to kick off the 20th-anniversary series. The celebration was in full swing with a welcome back dance to mark Amy Dowden MBE's return to the Ballroom, and a sparkling group number that gave us a glimpse of who could potentially win the coveted glitterball trophy. The beloved hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, were of course present to guide us through the evening, while judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke shared their early thoughts on the stars' potential.
But the question on everyone's mind is, who will be spending every working day together over the next few weeks? If you want to be the first to get all the latest news and rumors from the Strictly dancefloor, join Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp. Our exclusive channel will keep you up to date with all the behind-the-scenes gossip about your favorite pros, judges, and celebrities. Simply click on the link, select 'Join Chat', and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you never miss a beat.
One of the most exciting pairings of the season is between comedian Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell. Chris, who is well-known for his appearances on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Would I Lie To You?, will be making history as the first blind person to compete on Strictly. Dianne, who will be his partner, couldn't be more thrilled and has already joked about needing a holiday after the competition. But together, they are ready to take on the challenge and make their mark on the dancefloor.
Another pairing that has caught everyone's attention is between opera singer Wynne Evans and Katya Jones. Known for his iconic role in the Go Compare adverts, Wynne is hoping to add the Strictly glitterball to his list of achievements. And Katya, who has high hopes for their partnership, believes that Wynne was born to win. Their first dance together will be a Samba, and fans can't wait to see what they have in store.
X Factor winner and Coronation Street actor Shayne Ward has been paired with Nancy Xu. The professional dancer has already been doing her research on Shayne, and even used the lyrics of his hit single to show her determination to get them far in the competition. With Shayne's previous win on the Strictly Christmas special, can he do it again with Nancy by his side?
EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick is making his debut on Strictly, after winning the Christmas special last year. This time, he will be dancing with newcomer Michelle Tsiakkas, who is thrilled to be given a celebrity partner for the first time. Jamie and Michelle have already formed a strong bond, and they are excited to show the audience what they can do.
Towie star Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał have been spotted chatting at the National Television Awards, and now it's clear why. The pair has been paired together for Strictly, and they are already getting along famously. With their first dance being a Paso Doble, Pete is in good hands with Jowita, who previously won the series with Hamza Yassin.
Olympic sprinter Montell Douglas has quickstepped her way into Johannes Radebe's arms, and they have already come up with a team name - MoJo. Montell is over the moon to be partnered with Johannes, who is a fan-favorite among viewers. And it's not just his charm that has won her over, but his talent as well. With Johannes by her side, Montell is ready to take on the competition.
Former professional hockey player Sam Quek has a new coach in the form of Nikita Kuzmin. The Olympian, who won gold with Team GB in 2016, will be trying her hand at ballroom dancing. But before they work on their moves, Nikita will be working on building Sam's confidence, as she admitted to being nervous during the launch show.
The class of 2024 is full of unique and exciting pairings, and the competition is just getting started. Stay tuned to see who will eventually take home the glitterball trophy. Keep dancing!
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