Strictly Come Dancing 2024

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Strictly Come Dancing: Twirling Back Into Our Hearts with Glitz and Gaffes!

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Catch all the sparkle and drama as Strictly Come Dancing kicks off its 2024 season tonight! Who will twirl away with the Glitterball Trophy?

The much-loved phenomenon, Strictly Come Dancing, is back and boasting a new lineup for its 2024 series, promising an evening stuffed with sparkle, sequins, and questionable dance moves! As we welcome a fresh batch of courageous celebrities, including the likes of Chris McCausland and Tasha Ghouri, they are set to battle it out for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. With a few twists to the format, this series also celebrates its 20th anniversary, making it a momentous occasion for the show that’s become a staple of British television.

But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the show. The anticipation for tonight's launch has been mixed with drama, as some scandalous allegations rocked the boat earlier this summer. Viewers and fans alike are eager to see how the producers will navigate these challenges, ensuring not only entertainment for the audience but also new welfare measures for the contestants. Thankfully, those infamous judges—Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas—are back to sprinkle their brand of glittering critique!

Are you wondering what time to tune in? The live launch show is set to dazzle audiences nationwide, giving you the lowdown on who’s dancing with whom. With 15 celebrities paired with the show’s talented professionals, the excitement in the air is palpable! Before getting comfortable on your couch, just keep in mind that the night will unveil unexpected pairings that might leave you cheering for moves you never thought you would!

As the glitter settles and the judges start critiquing, expect an evening packed with a blend of showmanship, emotion, and maybe even a few cringe-worthy moments. And don’t forget, while the show reels us in with dazzling performances, it’s the journey of these celebrities that makes every episode a unique joyride of laughter, friendship, and sometimes—chaos! Did you know that Strictly is one of the most-watched shows in the UK, often drawing in around 8 million viewers every week? Plus, with 20 sparkling years behind it, this is a show that knows how to keep its audience on their toes—literally!

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How to watch Strictly Come Dancing tonight amid show launch (Barry and District News)

Strictly Come Dancing is back for 2024, seeing celebrity contestants pair up with professional dancers to try and claim that Glitterball Trophy.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 live: What time to tune into the BBC ... (The Independent)

The BBC favourite has been embroiled in scandal ahead of its big return to screens for its 20th anniversary.

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Strictly Come Dancing: the launch show – live (The Guardian)

After a summer of scandal, the BBC's flagship sparkle-fest gets underway. Join us as 15 brave new contestants get paired with their pros.

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Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Start time, full line-up, and contestants ... (The Irish Sun)

Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight after a summer of scandal involving allegations of bullying and distress caused by two of its most popular dance.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples revealed in launch show – live ... (HELLO!)

Starring in the new series are: Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Wynne Evans, Toyah Willcox, Dr Punam Krishan, Tasha Ghouri, Pete Wicks, Shayne Ward, Sarah Hadland, ...

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 odds and who is the favourite to win (Manchester Evening News)

Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens as 15 new famous faces take to the dance floor. For the next three months a group of celebs will foxtrot, ...

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Strictly Come Dancing launch show, live (Telegraph.co.uk)

That faint tang of self-tan on the evening air can mean only one thing – a new year of Strictly!

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples revealed in launch show ... (BBC News)

As the nation's favourite dance show celebrates two spectacular decades of dance, the launch show started proceedings off with an extra sprinkle of glitz, ...

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Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 celebrities partnered with? (alloaadvertiser.com)

– Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell · – Wynne Evans and Katya Jones · – Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu · – Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas · – Montell Douglas and ...

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples revealed - the full list (Harwich and Manningtree Standard)

Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas are back again for the latest series, which marks the 20th anniversary of the show.

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Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight for 20th anniversary series ... (Sky News)

Ahead of the new series, the producers of the BBC dancing show said they would introduce new welfare measures including a chaperone who will be present "at ...

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Strictly Come Dancing makes glitzy return for 20th anniversary series (BBC News)

Chris McCausland, Sarah Hadland and Sam Quek are among the celebrities vying it out for the Glitterball Trophy.

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Strictly Come Dancing is back - and Amy Dowden gives star ... (Sky News)

Hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing returns following a wave of controversy over the alleged treatment of celebrity contestants from previous series - but ...

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples confirmed – all the pairings ... (Radio Times)

Hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, Strictly began celebrations tonight for its landmark 20th year on air, and along with stellar dance numbers, the ...

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their ... (The Independent)

The reality competition series returned to our screens on 14 September, with a launch show in which the celebrity contestants learnt which professional dancers ...

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples revealed - the full list (Newham Recorder)

Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas are back again for the latest series, which marks the 20th anniversary of the show.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples revealed - the full list (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas are back again for the latest series, which marks the 20th anniversary of the show.

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How to watch Strictly Come Dancing tonight amid show launch (This Is Oxfordshire)

Strictly Come Dancing is back for 2024, seeing celebrity contestants pair up with professional dancers to try and claim that Glitterball Trophy.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples revealed - the full list (Irvine Times)

Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas are back again for the latest series, which marks the 20th anniversary of the show.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024: Who's dancing with who? (BBC News)

Strictly fans finally found out which famous face has been paired with which professional dancer for the 2024 series. Find out more about the dancing pairs ...

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Strictly Come Dancing viewer figures dip by a million (RTE.ie)

Nearly a million fewer viewers watched the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing launch show compared with last year, audience figures indicate.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 viewing figures revealed as show ... (The Independent)

A peak of 5.7 million tuned in to watch the launch show at the weekend; last year the series enjoyed a peak of 6.7 million viewers during its first show. This ...

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