Who is taking part in BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2024? Celebrity line-up in full

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It's official that time of the year as after months of anticipation, Strictly Come Dancing returns to our TV screens this weekend.

After an epic run in 2023, we'll finally get to see the new crop of celebrities in action as the BBC One dance contest. The sparkly juggernaut is back, filling our Saturday nights with glitz and glam and plenty of moving and shaking from 15 celebrities - including singers, soap actors, Olympians and a former Love Island contest and their professional partners as they were brave enough to sign up for the 2024 series.

Things kick of on Saturday, September 14 at 7.20m on BBC One and BBC iPlayer with Strictly's pre-recorded launch show, with viewers set to see the celebrities paired with their professional partners for the first time and a special performance from the pro dancers dedicated to Amy Downde's return. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas admits 'feeling of terror' ahead of show return But the real competition won't begin until the first live show a week later, on Saturday, September 21, in which fans will see the new couples perform for the judges' verdict and viewers' votes for the first time.

As the hit dance show returns, here's a reminded of who is taking part this year: Chris McCausland is a comedian and was the first official celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2024 to be announced.