Strictly Come Dancing has revealed this year's line-up of presenters, judges and professional dancers as the show prepares to strut back onto BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn. The 21st series promises to entertain the nation with yet another glitzy celebrity line-up following on from the 2022 edition wrapping up in December, which saw Animal Park star and wildlife photographer Hamza Yassin lifted the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
This year's contenders for the glimmering accolade are yet to be announced, but the BBC has today revealed that presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be returning to the ballroom to oversee all the action each weekend. Behind the judges' desk once again will be acid tongued adjudicator Craig Revel Horwood, Let's Dance Germany judge Motsi Mabuse, NTA Award winning judge Anton Du Beke and The Queen of Latin Shirley Ballas, who will return as head judge.
Aside from Cameron Lombard, who has been omitted from this year's line-up of professionals, it seems that viewers can look forward to seeing their favourite dancers from across the globe take to the floor once again. Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola promise to bring fans an abundance of spectacular routines for the 2023 series.
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The excitement doesn't stop there, with Dave Arch and his band once again providing the soundtrack to our Saturday and Sunday nights all across the nation. Plus, there is so much more for viewers to look forward to, including unforgettable group routines, world class music acts, theme weeks and, of course, the much anticipated annual trip to the iconic and much loved Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.
Sarah James, Executive Producer, BBC Studios said: "Excitement is already building for the 21st series of Strictly and we are so lucky to have the best team in the business both on and off camera. Our amazing presenters, incredible panel of judges and world class professional dancers are ready to bring the sparkle back to your screens this Autumn. We can't wait!"
Whilst the presenters, judges and professional dancers have now been officially confirmed, the Class of 2023 won’t be revealed until later this year, when they are dipped in glitter and made ready to start dancing. Further announcements, information and broadcast details regarding the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing will be confirmed in due course.
Strictly Come Dancing is a BBC Studios production for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Executive Producer is Sarah James, the Series Editors are Jack Gledhill and Robin Lee-Perrella and the Series Producer is Nicola Fitzgerald. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Jo Wallace.
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