Strictly Come Dancing fans, get ready to put on your dancing shoes as the beloved dancing show returns for its 21st series in 2023! Made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, the show promises to once again entertain the nation with its dazzling dance routines and celebrity glitz.

Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back in the ballroom, overseeing the proceedings each weekend as a new batch of celebrity contestants take on the dance floor in pursuit of the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

While the exact start date and time are yet to be confirmed, Strictly Come Dancing will grace our screens on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the autumn of 2023. Fans can expect a thrilling lineup of celebrity contestants, all eager to showcase their dance skills.

The first four celebrity contestants have already been announced, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming series. Joining the Strictly 2023 lineup are Amanda Abbington, Angela Rippon CBE, Layton Williams, and Krishnan Guru-Murthy. The show has promised more surprises in store, so stay tuned for further announcements!

Viewers can also look forward to witnessing the dazzling performances of some of the world’s most talented Latin and Ballroom professional dancers. Returning to the dance floor are favourites like Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, and many more.

The judging panel remains intact, with the sharp-tongued Craig Revel Horwood, Let’s Dance Germany judge Motsi Mabuse, NTA Award winner Anton Du Beke, and the Queen of Latin herself, Shirley Ballas, returning as head judge. Their expert critiques and entertaining banter will surely add spice to the show.

The soundtrack to the thrilling performances will be provided once again by Dave Arch and his talented band, setting the perfect mood for Saturday and Sunday nights across the UK. Viewers can also look forward to unforgettable group routines, world-class music acts, theme weeks, and the highly anticipated annual trip to the iconic Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.

As if that’s not enough, Strictly It Takes Two will also make a comeback, with Fleur East joining Janette Manrara as the show’s presenter for her third series.

Get ready for a season of glitz, glamour, and spectacular dance performances as Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens in 2023. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare to be dazzled by the magic of ballroom dancing!
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