BBC Strictly celebrities share behind-the-scenes snaps as they have 'first day at school' before show premieres

Strictly Come Dancing fans were furious after details of the dancing partnerships were published online ahead of its glossy launch. The flagship BBC programme, which sees celebrities pair up with professional dancers and try to score a perfect 10 from judges, is returning for its 20th season. The celebrity line-up, which has been officially announced, includes Helen Skelton, Matt Goss, Fleur East and Kaye Adams, with the stars spotted outside a rehearsal space earlier this week.

THE 2022 Strictly Come Dancing pairings have been leaked online - a week before the big reveal. The new celebrities were paired up with their professional dance partners in a pre-recorded filming session earlier this week.

BBC series Strictly Come Dancing are in uproar after the names of the new celebrity pairing were leaked just days ahead of the show’s launch. A gossip website dedicated to show has published the ‘confirmed’ pairings of celebrities and professional dancers, leaving many fans feeling angered at the leak as excitement builds for the launch.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton, 39, took to Instagram to share a reel of her moments from the launch show, which included a selfie of her and Kym Marsh, a snap of her sharing a pizza with Ellie Taylor and a group picture of her fellow competitors this series.The presenter will battle it out for the Glitterball trophy alongside; Kym, Ellie, Will Mellor, Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams, Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds, Fleur East, James Bye, Molly Rainford, Hamza Yassin and Tony Adams MBE.Despite being rivals, Helen proved all is well behind-the-scenes so far as she told fans she understood why people raved about taking part.In view of her 325,000 followers, she wrote: "Totally understand why people rave about being part of this show in the way they do…"Smiles and laughter are infectious. Very grateful to be part of the class of “22” still in awe this is technically work.Bob Geldof slips up in front of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry"For however long it lasts I have already made memories to last a life time.

Ellie Taylor and Jayde Adams have ensured they'll look flawless come the launch of Strictly Come Dancing as they've indulged in a spray tan session. Comedian Ellie, 38, took to her Instagram stories to first share a snap of her pal Jayde, 37, appearing to be completely nude as her bottom half was covered in a black shower curtain. "Me and @msjaydeadams have known each other for over a decade.

Helen Skelton has laughed off claims her past dance experience give her an advantage as she prepared to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile host is among the 15 celebrities who have signed up for the BBC One dance contest's 2022 series which starts next Sunday (September 17).

Kaye Adams has admitted that she ‘struggled to sleep’ after her first day of rehearsals for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. The TV presenter, 59, said she counted as many sheep as she could but couldn’t switch off after a nervous first day in her dancing shoes. The Loose Women host is among the stellar line-up of celebrities who will be taking part in Strictly’s 20th year on the BBC.

Strictly ballroom when the launch show airs on Saturday, September 17. With all 15 contestants taking part in a group number, rehearsals for which have just begun.

Kaye Adams has suffered a bizarre Strictly Come Dancing injury during rehearsals for the BBC dance competition. The presenter is one of the celebrities who will be hoping to take home the glitter ball trophy this year, competing against fellow famous faces such as Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and comedian Jayde Adams. Unfortunately, Kaye was left with a truly unusual ailment this week.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas will be returning to screens this month for the new series alongside Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood.Today, she caught up with fans to thank them for her birthday messages as she turns 62 and went on to give them a behind-the-scenes peek into her dressing room.While giving fans a tour, the dancer revealed she was seen naked by one of the builders in her home, much to her dismay.The Strictly star explained that due to work going on at her home, rooms currently don't have doors on them meaning privacy is temporarily limited.Shedding light on the embarrassing blunder, she spilled: "I had a very interesting morning this morning."I was getting ready really fast and all the builders were in and I got out of the shower and I've got no doors on any of the rooms at the minute.Helen Mirren asked husband if he would 'f*** her again' after role"And lo and behold, when I came around the corner, there was a man standing there and I was stood there in my birthday suit and it was a shock for all, including me and Charlie the dog."Swiftly moving on from the red-faced moment, she told fans she was currently filming for Strictly and will be keeping in touch with viewers throughout the series.Many of the dancer's 235,000 followers flocked to her post to share their thoughts.Emma White Jewellery wrote: "Happy birthday Shirley! And loving that you flashed the builder on your birthday! I bet you made his day too.""Happy birthday gorgeous lady.So excited for Strictly to start.

Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner and, according to Vernon Kay, Tess Daly is loving being its host more than ever. Tess has been presenting the show since 2004, first alongside Sir Bruce Forsyth and now co-presenting with Claudia Winkleman. The 53-year-old has seen many celebs waltz and tango across the famous Strictly dancefloor over the years, from politicians to movie stars.

Vernon Kay has given a little bit of insight into what his home life is like before and during Strictly Come Dancing thanks to wife Tess Daly. The presenter is currently gearing up for the 20th series of BBC One dance contest.

Loose Women star Kaye Adams has been told by her co-star Carol McGiffin that she should "not be herself" while she is on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Kaye was announced as one of this year's stars to compete in the ballroom dancing competition.On Friday's episode of Loose Women (September 2), Kaye said: "Carol and I met for breakfast this morning at 8 o'clock and she said to me 'one thing I am telling you is.'"READ NEXT: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan parades slimmed down figure in skin-hugging dressShe then pointed to Carol who said: "Don't be yourself."Carol then explained why she said it: "Everyone says, 'oh just be yourself' but I said to Kaye don't be yourself, you have to get this persona going because you have this persona of seriousness and this is probably why we were all so shocked because you are a serious person and a serious journalist."Todays show kicked off with panellist Frankie Bridge saying she was disappointed that she wasn't at the announcement of Kay's Strictly reveal.

STRICTLY Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two has finally confirmed its hosts ahead of the new season of the BBC One competition. The companion show - which is set to return to screens next month - will be presented by former pro dancer Janette Manrara and popular telly host Rylan Clark. Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to TV next month with a whole host of new celebrity faces.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara will host spin-off show It Takes Two again, the BBC has announced.

Ex Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Janette Manrara and former X Factor star Rylan Clark-Neal have both been confirmed to return as co-hosts of Strictly – It Takes Two, which will be back on screens on Monday 26 September. Rylan, 33, has presented Strictly – It Takes Two, which airs every weeknight, since 2019, with Janette, 38, joining him in 2021 after hanging up her Strictly dancing shoes.

Will Mellor has revealed the unusual way he and his wife Michelle decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary.Taking to Instagram, the actor, 46, uploaded a video where he revealed the couple would be taking a helicopter ride to Torquay.Will said: "So it’s our anniversary tomorrow, so we’re going up in this! We’re going all the way to Torquay, to stay for a couple of nights, my friend owns this company Adventure 001… Michelle’s over here somewhere."READ MORE: Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star Will Mellor says reboot is 'revamped'Will pointed the camera to Michelle, who had pretended to bite her nails in fear, as Will said: "She’s a bit scared, but it’s all about the memories right?!"He also uploaded a few pictures of the couple in the plush helicopter, with Michelle waving out of the window to people on the ground and views of the scenery from up in the air, as they flew over the countryside.Will’s followers took to the comment section to wish the pair a happy anniversary, with one writing: "Happy anniversary both!! I hope you still got that wee vid of Ordinary People for the background to your anniversary dinner. Big love and congrats to you both." A second commented: "Happy anniversary! I live in Torquay this is right on my doorstep! We love the Cary arms.

We're really excited to see who's going to take the glitter ball trophy home this year, as Strictly is just weeks away from waltzing into our living rooms. There's a great mix of celebrities taking part including KISS FM drive time DJ Tyler West, 26. And ahead of the new series his colleague Jordan Banjo reveals to OK! he is rooting for Tyler all the way.

Kerry Katona has taken a swipe at the line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, saying: "I haven’t heard of any of them!" The 41 year old reacted to the line-up of this year's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, which she starred on last year. Speaking about the new batch of stars taking on the challenge, Kerry wrote in her column: "The Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins line-up is one of the best I’ve ever seen.