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Charlotte Tutton

Strictly confirms two same-sex couples this year as full pairings revealed

Strictly Come Dancing has revealed all 15 couples for the 2022 series, with the celebrities finally pairing up with their professional dance partners.

The launch show on Friday confirmed who would be dancing with who, before all pairings took to the dancefloor for the first time.

Amongst the pairings, it was confirmed for the first time ever there would be two same-sex couples taking part.

For the first time since the show began in 2004, an all-male couple and an all-female couple will compete.

Comedian Jayde Adams and professional dancer Karen Hauer were confirmed to be performing together during the launch show, they were thrilled.

Jayde said: "Karen IS Strictly”, as Karen replied: "I’m absolutely excited, I have so many ideas, too many ideas, this is going to be a golden moment for me.”

Strictly's 2022 pairing list includes an all-male couple and an all-female pair for the first time (BBC/Ray Burmiston)
Comedian Jayde Adams and professional dancer Karen Hauer were confirmed to be performing together (BBC/Ray Burmiston)

Radio 2 host Richie Anderson was paired up with male professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, and it's safe to say the news went down well.

He said: "Could you get anyone better than Mr Giovanni? I feel like I’m the envy of the British public right now!"

Giovanni was also pleased saying, “He’s got A LOT of energy, I’m very very happy!”

It comes amid fans believing they already know who will win the show.

According to bookmakers, Countryfile and former Blue Peter host Helen Skelton is the favourite to take home the Glitterball trophy this year.

Strictly Come Dancing has revealed all 15 couples for the 2022 series (PA)

But fans don't think this will be the case, and instead believed a singer and former I'm A Celebrity star was instead set to be crowned the winner in December.

Taking to Twitter, fans suggested Fleur East was set for victory with her dance partner Vito Coppola.

One viewer tweeted: "Fleur is going to win," as another said: "I think Fleur will win."

A third tweeted: "Well based off that group dance. Fleur East wins #Strictly 2022. Kym Marsh in the semi-finals at least."

Another agreed: "Fleur East is going to win this DID YOU SEE THAT?"

Fans suggested Fleur East was set for victory (BBC/Ray Burmiston)
According to bookmakers, Countryfile and former Blue Peter host Helen Skelton is the favourite to take home the Glitterball trophy (BBC/Ray Burmiston)

A fifth fan commented: "I’m going to call it super early this year… Fleur and Vito for the win."

Speaking during the show, Fleur performed a rap for her pro dance partner and shared her excitement to be doing the show.

Meanwhile, Vito said: "Behind this smile I’m very tough but I’m sure that she’s going to be alright because she’s a hard worker too!"

Strictly Come Dancing returns live at 6:45pm on Saturday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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