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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to begin on Friday 23 September, with a new host of celebrities preparing to take to the dance floor. The launch show will reveal who is partnered with who, and the following evening (24 September) the first live show will air.

Strictly Come Dancing's Kaye Adams has joked that she could have "given birth" to pro partner Kai Widdrington. During Friday's launch show, Loose Women star Kaye, 59, was paired with pro Kai, 27, as the celebrities found out their pairings.Talking about being partnered with Kai to OK! and other press, she joked: "My first thing was, 'Jesus Christ, I could have given birth to him!,' that was my first thought.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left confused with Tess Daly ’s outfit, and questioned if the presenter was wearing tin foil… The well-loved BBC programme returned to our screens on Friday 23 September after being pushed back a week in the wake of Her Majesty the Queen’s passing. As it made its debut for the 20th season, Tess appeared in a golden shimmery one-shouldered top paired with high-waist tailored trousers. With the shimmery-ness of Tess’ top in mind, people have compared the 53 year old’s clothing to that of tin foil.

The wait was finally over and the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing finally burst back onto our screens. The brand new 20th series of the BBC dance contest launched on Friday night (September 23) bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation once more.

Strictly Ballas, 62, assured viewers they would be “so excited” to see this year’s pairings.The Strictly Come Dancing star spoke about the new cast’s “amazing potential” in view of her 235,000 Instagram followers on Friday.Shirley shared a series of photos where she looked glam for tonight’s big launch as she posed next to fellow judge Motsi Mabuse. She captioned the snaps: “And we’re off! Fasten your seatbelts and hold onto your hats for so much excitement over on @bbcstrictly 7pm series 20 this evening for the magnificent launch show. “You will be so excited when you see the pairings, in my opinion they are brilliant.“The launch is one of the most exciting launches ever, be sure to tune in!“Even the judges get to do a twirl which of course I loved lol,” Shirley added.“The cast have so much potential it’s insane, what a tough job the judges have this year.”Shirley then went on to thank the team behind her stunning look, which included a white sparkly number, accessorised with some large, glitzy, drop-down earrings. She then went on to tag fellow judges Motsi, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood. “We are ready,” Shirley confirmed.

Fans wasted no time in flocking to social media and sharing their joy at Strictly Come Dancing being back on screens. In a change, the hit BBC One show returned on Friday night (September 23) with its pre-recorded launch show.

The twentieth season of Strictly Come Dancing is launching on Friday (September 23) and will be followed by its first live show on Saturday (September 24). Fifteen celebrities have been perfecting their moves in order to impress the judges - and it will soon be time to put them to the test.

She's had the experience and pressures of a TV competition before and now Molly Rainford is taking on a new challenge with Strictly Come Dancing. The 21-year-old is the youngest in this year's competition as the BBC One dance contest returns for its 20th series.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens this weekend, with its launch show on Friday (September 23) and its first live programme on Saturday (September 24). A fresh line-up of stars are lacing up their dancing shoes and getting ready to take on the ballroom for the BBC One show's 20th series.

Fleur East is no stranger to big performances and putting on a show but how will she fare in the ballroom? Well, we'll soon be finding out as the singer and radio and TV star is among the 15 stars lined up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

Strictly Come Dancing will soon be back on our screens, complete with a fresh line-up of stars ready to take on the ballroom. The BBC One show will reclaim its prime-time Saturday night slot for its twentieth series.

Not only is there a new set of celebrities taking to the ballroom this year, there are also four new professional dancers who will be putting on their expert dancing shoes when Strictly Come Dancing returns.

Strictly Come Dancing has returned to our TV screens as a host of new contestants have their eyes on the Glitterball trophy.

Hamza Yassin is swapping the great outdoors for the ballroom as one of the 15 celebrities who have signed up for the 2022 edition of Strictly Come Dancing. The wildlife cameraman and presenter was the thirteenth celebrity contestant confirmed for the BBC One dance contest's 20th series.

It's felt like a long time coming but the countdown to Christmas will officially begin tonight with the return of the all-sparkling Strictly Come Dancing. And the brand new group of celebrities have officially undergone their glitzy and glam makeovers ahead of the 2022 series.

Strictly Come Dancing is in its 20th year since first hitting our screens in 2004. There have been stunning performances and out-of-this-world lifts and tricks, but equally, there's been stumbles, falls and some very odd moves ( Ed Balls we're looking at you!) over the years the BBC show has been on air. Nearly 200 celebrities have stepped out on the Strictly dance floor, and this year's contestants are set to see who can samba, salsa and waltz their way to earning the Glitterball trophy this year.

Anton du Beke has confessed how envious he can get over watching pairs compete on the dance floor while he's a judge, ahead of the new Strictly Come Dancing series launch this week.The 20th series of the BBC show will see 15 celebrity contestants – including TV presenter Helen Skelton, EastEnders actor James Bye, singer Fleur East and former England footballer Tony Adams – taking to the dance floor. Du Beke will once again join Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse on the judging panel when the hit dance competition returns to screens on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 23 September.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The Loose Women star also gave a small hint of who her professional dance partner will be as she asked fans who they thought will be dancing with her in the new series.In view of her 140,000 Instagram followers, Kaye shared a short clip of a man wearing patent, lace-up dance shoes moving his feet.While she did not disclose whose feet they were, Kaye added a text box at the bottom of the video asking her fans “Who is my partner?”Kaye is set to battle it out for the Glitterball Trophy amongst 14 other celebrities and their professional dance partners.The TV star will be joined by Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and Fleur East, Richie Anderson, Matt Goss, Helen Skelton.Also included in the lineup are Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds, James Bye, Molly Rainford, Hamza Yassin, Ellie Taylor and Tony Adams MBE.Ahead of the new series coming out, judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57, said he believes Kaye may struggle with the energetic Latin routines.He told The Mirror: "I think she’ll do quite well at the ballroom stuff, but I’m worried about the Latin."The sex appeal and the hip action and rhythm, things like the cha-cha-cha might prove, a challenge, darling."It’s the selling yourself bare – the costumes are all quite skimpy with the Latin."Kaye took to Twitter last week to shrug off Craig’s comments as she admitted she was “worried” too.Kate penned: "@CraigRevHorwood‘s worried!!?? How does he think I feel?!"Her reaction came after she confessed she had been struggling to sleep ahead of the live performances.Kaye told her followers: "Struggled to sleep last night after the first day of @bbcstrictly strictly rehearsals."Tried to count sheep but couldn’t get past 5,6,7,8."Kaye also revealed she can't dance and was once

Strictly Come Dancing' star Will Mellor has revealed that he is doing the BBC competition for his mum after a "rough" few years.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kaye Adams will battle it out for the Glitterball trophy amongst 14 other celebrities including the likes of Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and Fleur East. Ahead of the launch night, Craig Revel Horwood, 57, said he believes the 59-year-old may struggle with the energetic Latin routines.He told The Mirror: "I think she’ll do quite well at the ballroom stuff, but I’m worried about the Latin."The sex appeal and the hip action and rhythm, things like the cha-cha-cha might prove, a challenge, darling."It’s the selling yourself bare – the costumes are all quite skimpy with the Latin."Taking to Twitter this afternoon, the Loose Women star laughed off his comments. Piers Morgan delivers dig to Meghan Markle as kids gain royal titlesShe wrote: "@CraigRevHorwood‘s worried!!?? How does he think I feel?!"Her response comes after she admitted she had been struggling to sleep ahead of the live shows.Kaye told fans: "Struggled to sleep last night after the first day of @bbcstrictly strictly rehearsals."Tried to count sheep but couldn’t get past 5,6,7,8."The journalist has also claimed she can't dance and was once taken out of a class when she was younger after being called "kipper feet".She told OK! Magazine: "I’ve always been the person sitting at the side of the dance floor nursing my drink.“Looking at other people dancing and thinking it looks wonderful to be able to let go like that and enjoy music.

Motsi Mabuse, 41, has judged on Strictly Come Dancing since she replaced Darcey Bussell in 2019 and has proved to be a hit with BBC viewers. Ahead of the expected Strictly launch at the weekend, Motsi claimed she is not "pals" with the other judges on the show, as there is "so much pressure" on the show, leaving little time to build friendships.Motsi works alongside head judge Shirley Ballas, 62, Craig Revel Horwood, 57, and Anton Du Beke, 56.The professional dancer revealed in a new interview that although they send each other well wishes on special occasions, the judges all prefer to spend time apart at home once the show ends.When asked if she had a friendship with her co-workers she replied: "No.