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Strictly Come Dancing is making its dazzling return to our TV screens this weekend and we're all ready for the cosy nights in to watch this year's stars compete for the infamous Glitterball trophy, previously won by the likes of Rose Ayling-Ellis and Bill Bailey. From soap stars Kym Marsh and Will Mellor, to football legend Tony Adams and BGT sensation Molly Rainford, the 2022 cast are already very successful in their careers. But who takes the crown on this year's Rich List? Financial expert Alex Clarke gives the lowdown on the fortunes of our new Strictly favourites, who will soon be making history on the dancefloor.

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.

Tony Adams MBE will be coming out of retirement but not to head back on the football pitch. The former football player and manager will be swapping his football boots for dancing shoes as one of the 15 celebrities signed up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

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

Helen Skelton is now the favourite to win Strictly and it appears Loose Women's Kaye Adams is currently least likely to take home the Glitterball Trophy at William Hill. However, this could all change when the 2022 series begins tonight, Friday 23 September. Postponed from last weekend in respect for Her Majesty the Queen, the launch show will air on BBC One at 7pm.

Kaye Adams is looking to a fellow celebrity who has previously starred in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom as she dusts off her own dancing shoes. Ann Widdecombe partnered up with Anton Du Beke in 2010, lasting ten weeks on the series. The former conservative MP couldn’t quite make it to the semi-finals after scoring just 14 out of a possible 40 points during the live shows.

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's Tony Adams opened up about his battle with drink and drugs. The former footy star, who served almost 60 days in prison following a conviction for drink-driving in the 90s, will take to the dancefloor on Friday. Speaking in a candid interview, the ex-Arsenal and England defender says 'his message' to viewers is to raise awareness surrounding addiction.

Arsenal player spoke openly to Express.co.uk explaining that he wishes to bring some awareness to “mental health and addiction” to the BBC show, after having his own battles.The footballing legend has decided this is the right time to commit to the show after turning down the offer back in 2016 when he still wanted to work as a football coach.Speaking to Express.co.uk after having done his first rehearsals ahead of the first Strictly live show on Saturday, September 24, Tony explained that celebrating being 26 years sober was the motivation he needed to take to the ballroom.He said: “I'm 26 years free of doing drugs or drink and want to bring some mental health and addiction awareness around life.“What I do today, I run a business, I run a couple of charities and dance is all part of the process.“We use dance therapy for athletes and during rehab. And it's good for the mind.”The former club captain has become, over the years, one of the most high-profile champions of mental health, following his own recovery from alcoholism.But what some may not realise is the star also suffered from a mental breakdown when he turned 49.Explaining more about this difficult time in his life, Tony shared: “I thought you gotta go for it.

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 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.

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.

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 stars Tyler West, Ellie Taylor and Will Mellor all shared a look at their experience. Kiss FM DJ and presenter Tyler shared a series of photos to his Instagram story after confessing: "First day at school. Tried to get a boyband photo today.

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

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.

The return of Strictly Come Dancing is almost upon us after a launch date of September 17 was announced. The 20th series of the Saturday evening TV staple looks set to mark the occasion in style, after the themed weeks were also confirmed.

Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom to celebrate the 20th series. The hit BBC programme has been forced to cancel Blackpool week for two years running due to Covid-19, and now thanks to a shiny new overhaul, it has been transformed to its former glory and will welcome more memorable routines.

The Countryfile and former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton, who is in the lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, won a tap-dancing competition as a teenager – but has insisted she cannot dance. When asked to reveal a little known secret about herself in an unearthed 2016 interview, Skelton replied: “I won a Ken Dodd tap-dance award when I was 17. “Not a lot of people know this, but I’m very good at tap-dancing.

The Strictly Come Dancing pros were seen taking a break and taking photos of each other in costume as they prepare for the return of this year’s show.The celebrity contestants for this year’s series have just been announced - with some fans having mixed feelings about the line-up - and it looks like rehearsals are well underway for the start of Strictly 2022 next month. A few of the male professional dancers of the series were spotted outside a rehearsal space, snapping photos of each other as they prepare for the opening episode.