The wheels are in motion for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing after a bumpy ride over recent months amid bullying allegations as a glitzy first look at this year's professionals has been revealed.
Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected]. READ MORE: Full list of claims against Strictly Come Dancing professionalsThe Strictly Come Dancing celebrities dazzled in their finest sequinned looks as they posed together for the first time ahead of making their glitterball debut.
The 20th year of the BBC Show will kick off on Saturday, September, 14, with fans finally seeing what professional dancer the celebs will compete with. The series, hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, will run for 13 weeks and is set to conclude with the live final on December 14. The series will also see celebrities Montell Douglas, Toyah Willcox, Wynne Evans, Paul Merson, Sarah Hadland and Tom Dean MBE take to the dance floor.
EastEnders Jamie Borthwick, 30, cut a dapper figure in a pale pink bomber jacket, as he prepares to return to the show after appearing in the Christmas Special Bafta-winning TV presenter Nick Knowles looked dazzling in a pale blue suit and a pink floral shirt , while JLS' JB Gill looked hip in purple leather shirt and matching trousers
And, of course, Amy Dowden MBE, will make her much anticipated return as she could not compete last year as she underwent chemotherapy for breast cancer. 'I am so grateful to get this opportunity, especially as it's such a special year for this legendary show. It feels like it's my first year again. Read More Full list of claims against Strictly Come Dancing professionals as BBC show is plunged into crisis It comes after a storm of controversy around the BBC dancing show over the alleged treatment of contestants.
Sources previously claimed Amanda, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore had an 'emotional summit' where they 'compared notes' about their time working with Giovanni on the show. Amanda quit the show last year before claiming that her partner Giovanni was abusive towards her. He later left the show after vehemently denying all claims
Strictly bosses then announced plans to introduce chaperones during training, and the appointment of two new welfare producers, after Graziano's shock sacking from the show Read More Strictly cast 'are furious' Aljaž Škorjanec has returned after shock backstage row Love Island star Zara broke her silence on the scandal as she wrote on Instagram on Tuesday morning that while much of her time on Strictly 'was everything I could have dreamt of' inside the training room with Graziano there were 'particular incidents which are incredibly distressing'.
Read More Ex Strictly pro Ian Waite insists ALL rehearsals should be monitored as 'anything could happen' and blames BBC's dwindling crew numbers amid misconduct scandal However, a source close to Graziano told the publication that he encouraged her to take breaks, and she wanted to continue training despite her pain.
Aljaz, who the series before was paired with Dragon's Den star Sara Davies, revealed in 2022 that he would be leaving Strictly, with sources adding he was 'on the fence' about leaving before deciding to move onto other projects.
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