The series is starting later and with fewer celebrities but this autumn’s Strictly Come Dancing is going to be every bit as competitive.
Kate Phillips, boss of BBC entertainment, said: “Strictly is a slightly shorter run but, apart from that, I don’t think it will be a lesser show.
If anything, I think this series will be rather special.” The series – hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly – kicks off on October 24.
Now the 12-strong line-up has been announced, it looks like there are already plenty of contenders to waltz away with this year’s glitterball trophy.
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