Strictly Come Dancing has made its much-anticipated return to screens to fill the Saturday night slot in the run up to Christmas.
Fans of the BBC dance contest have now been introduced to each of the 15 celebrities who are in the running to take home the Glitterball trophy this year.
Last night's launch show saw each famous face paired up with their professional partner, who will show them the ropes in the hopes of guiding them through to the final, under the watchful eyes of judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke.
Amongst the stars hoping to win over the judges is actor and West End star Layton Williams, who is best known on TV for playing Stephen Carmichael in Bad Education.
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