Strictly Come Dancing bosses sign up Paralympian Ellie Simmonds for BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing is set for its 20th series this year and the start date for the show has been confirmed. The show's launch episode, which sees the celebrities paired up with their dance partner, will be broadcast on Saturday, September 10. Just like in previous series of the show, the launch episode will be pre-recorded and will be filmed in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is the latest celebrity to join the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, and is being tipped to win.

Kaye is one of the 15 celebrities taking part in the BBC dance show this year, alongside the likes of Will Mellor, Helen Skelton and Fleur East. The 59-year-old posted a video on Instagram as she keeps track of her dance progress. She wrote in the caption: "I’ll get this if it bloody kills me and it might.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have predicted confusion on the show - because so many contestants this year have the same name. Many fans have pointed out that there is one first name and one last name that comes up time and again in the official line-up.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking ‘what’s occurring?’ after BBC Three announced a beloved TV character would be strapping on their dancing shoes in the hopes of snatching the Glitterball trophy. A tweet posted on Friday said Nessa, portrayed by Ruth Jones, from Gavin and Stacey would be the latest star joining the cast.

Fleur East has been named as the early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The singer, who was runner-up on The X Factor back in 2014, has high odds to bag the glitterball trophy this year. Bookmakers Ladbrokes are offering odds of 7/2, but Fleur’s still got some fierce competition.TV presenter Helen Skelton and former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford will be hot on her heels, according to the betting company – who have placed both their odds at 6/1.The exciting odds come after the BBC confirmed the 15 famous faces who will take to the dancefloor when the competition returns in September.

Strictly Come Dancing stars for 2022. Bristol has added interest this year - as if we needed it - because one of our own, Bedminster’s Jayde Adams, is among the stars being paired up with a professional dancer and about to learn the difference between a tango and a salsa.

Strictly Come Dancing returns for another year. The 2022 series has been confirmed to launch on September 7 and will see a whole new host of celebrity contestants putting on their dancing shoes as they battle to take home the famous Strictly Glitterball.The show's bosses revealed the exciting news, saying: "Dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly Come Dancing is back!"The stunning 20th series returns, bringing glamour and show-stopping dancing back to Saturday nights on BBC One – and we're extremely excited to be able to welcome an audience back to the studio for this year's shows."Hosted by the very talented and glamorous Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show will once again come live from Elstree Film and Television Studios."As the 20th series approaches, fans have been guessing who the new contestants could be, and now they've finally all been revealed.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has been announced as the final contestant to join BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The 39 year old mother of three will don her dancing shoes alongside the likes of Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East. The celebrities will have to put their best foots forward to impress the Strictly judges: Motsi Mabuse, 41, Shirley Ballas, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 57, as well as Anton Du Beke, 56, who will be a permanent judge this series.

Helen Skelton has been confirmed as the final celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up. The Countryfile star, 39, is joining the likes of Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams, football legend Tony Adams and EastEnders actor James Bye as the celebrities prepare to take to the dancefloor.The news was announced on presenter Claudia Winkleman's BBC Radio 2 show, the ultimate celebration on Saturday (August 13).READ MORE: Helen Skelton wows fans in tiny bikini after Strictly Come Dancing speculationThe host, who will be returning to her post alongside Tess Daley for the upcoming series, revealed to her listeners that BBC bosses refuse to tell her who is in the line-up prior to the announcements because she has a habit of "leaking everything."Helen's involvement in the show has been heavily speculated recently and finally confirming the news, she said: "I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure." "‘My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started," the mum-of-three added.The announcement comes a few months after Helen announced her split from husband of nine years, Richie Myler back in April.According to The Sun, the opportunity to do Strictly is Helen's perfect way to "bounce back" following her highly public breakup.A source told the publication: “It’s the perfect way to bounce back.

Strictly Come Dancing contestants for 2022, has shared the "reality" of her dance moves as she practiced for the show in her kitchen. The Loose Women star revealed she had signed up for the flagship BBC show earlier this week. She told Loose Women viewers the news and admitted she was terrified of taking part as she has "two left feet".

ANGRY Strictly fans have all said the same thing about this year's line-up. Earlier today it was confirmed that EastEnders actor James Bye is the 15th and final celebrity taking part in Strictly 2022. Over the past week, the BBC have slowly released names of the famous faces taking to the dance floor, but now it is finally complete.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Kaye Adams has been supported by ITV Loose Women fans as she shared details of her fears today. On Friday's show, Katie Piper reassured Kaye, saying she'll be "brilliant. " Kaye said: “It’s really sweet of you to say that obviously.

Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams exposed Ruth Langsford’s Strictly Come Dancing tip for her intimate area after the TV star found herself getting “sweaty down there” while training.Last week (August 5), the journalist was announced as the fourth contestant to join the beloved BBC One dance competition alongside the likes of Fleur East and Martin Fowler.And after nine presenters on the daytime show have appeared on the hugely popular dance competition over the years, the star was flooded with advice from her fellow co-stars in the lead up to the 20th series later this year.READ MORE:Strictly confirm 14th contestant as EastEnders star James Bye joins 2022 line-upDuring Friday’s visit to the ITV studios, the blonde beauty shared some of the helpful tips she has received from her close friends and family ahead of her upcoming journey on the reality show.When Katie Piper congratulated her on the exciting news, she couldn't help but ask about the swarm of advice from former contestants on the show.Kaye admitted: "I had a long chat with Ruth on Sunday on the phone as I was out walking the dog and she was brilliant, she really was."She told me warts and all but in a really supportive way which was nice, but she did make me laugh." "She said, 'Now, you will get very sweaty down there when you're training, very sweaty."'So what I had was a little ladies' bag with a couple of pantyliners. Just a few tips to keep you going'.

Strictly Come Dancing has signed James Bye to join the 20th series of the hit dancing competition, which returns to screens next months. The EastEnders star, 38, is the 14th star to be announced in the star-studded line-up, joining the likes of Loose Women's Kaye Adams and singer Fleur East. The news was confirmed on Good Morning Britain as Richard Arnold, 52, spoke to hosts Adil Ray, 48, and Charlotte Hawkins, 47.

Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara has headed on holiday with a former co-star - and it's not her professional dancer husband Aljaz Skorjanec. She is enjoying a girls' getaway with former Strictly contestant Ashley Roberts. The Pussycat Dolls star and Strictly spin-off It Takes Two host are enjoying the sun, sea and sand in Mykonos.

The professionals of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing have cosied up together, posing for a sweet snap as they start rehearsals for the 2022 series of the show, which is due to start in September. All 12 celebrities have now been announced for this year's series, and the line-up includes the likes of actor Will Mellor, former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, Loose Women's Kaye Adams, and singer Fleur East.

Debbie McGee, 63, didn't hesitate in responding to her BBC colleague on Twitter after the presenter cheekily snubbed her in a Strictly-related tweet.

Strictly Come Dancing is set to dazzle screens once more for the 20th series of the long running TV favourite. The celebrity dance competition has been announcing this year's contestants and that includes Hamza Yassin.

CBBC presenter Hamza Yassin has been announced as the 13th contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up. The former Arsenal and England captain, who was born in Romford, will be joined in the ballroom by the likes of singer Fleur East, Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams and actor Will Mellor. Tony first rose to fame when he signed for the Gunners back in 1980 and his 22-year career sees him widely regarded as one of the greats.