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, glamour and unforgettable performances

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left distracted as they tuned in to watch the first live show of the series, with Shayne Ward's new look leaving them divided

Strictly Come Dancing is back for the 20th year, once again bringing joy and sparkle to homes across the nation. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studio

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Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has triumphantly returned to performing in the competition for the first time following her breast cancer diagnosis. The Welsh dancer, 34, appeared on the pre-recorded show on Saturday evening,

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

Strictly Come Dancing fans have shared the exact reason JB Gill 'has to' make it to the end of the competition with Amy Dowden. The pair were revealed as one of the couples taking to the ballroom this year.

Amy Dowden gets first Strictly Come Dancing pairing in two years - It was revealed on Saturday’s 2024 launch show that Dowden was partnered with JLS star JB Gill.