BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans moan it's 'hopeless' hours before show in same complaint

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 returns tongiht (Image: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing is back for the 20th year, the nation’s favourite dance show celebrates two spectacular decades of dance, this series promises to be extra special with even more glitz, glamour and unforgettable performances.

The celebrities hitting the dancefloor this year include comedian Chris McCausland, EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick, JLS singer JB Gill, Gladiators star Montell Douglas, DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri, Olympian Tom Dean MBE, pop singer Toyah Willcox, Arsenal legend Paul Merson and reality television star Pete Wicks.

Other celebrities include commentator and doctor Punam Krishan, Olympian and sports host Sam Quek MBE, actress Sarah Hadland, singer Shayne Ward and BBC Wales presenter Wynne Evans.

Viewers will finally get a chance to see which celebrity is being paired with a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing amid the show's return on Saturday night - but some shared a similar complaint.

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Strictly fans admitted they were not familiar with some of the show's star-studded lineup.

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@mediummooo commented: "Normally I'm quite excited about the return of #Strictly but I actually can't be arsed with it this year, I think it needs a year off or a revamp, maybe an average Joe could take part ..cos the celebs this year well...."(sic)

@Lshire_Laird agreed: "I am absolutely hopeless with current celebs. I know about 3 of the new #Strictly line-up.

@DavidBTN2 commented: "Chris comedian, JLS, Go Compare, Toyah, Nope, Nope, Towie, Shane Ward!, Miranda, Eastenders, Olympics, Nope, Gardening guy, nope, Sam Olympics."

@Gar_Bar_1960 remarked: "I know about half of them so that's good for me. Most of the time I hardly know any."

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@Lshire_Laird added: "I’m always hopeless."

Others shared their excitement for the new series which has been caught up in a number of controversies this year following Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima's departures.

@DanixRx tweeted: "So happy that it's @bbcstrictly day cannot wait to watch the new season and welcome back sparkle season #Strictly."

@TwoBabyBirds5 added: "Can’t wait for #Strictly tonight, love it #StrictlyComeDancing."

Strictly Come Dancing's launch show airs tonight on BBC One at 7.20pm

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans moan it's 'hopeless' hours before show in same complaint

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans moan it's 'hopeless' hours before show in same complaint

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans moan it's 'hopeless' hours before show in same complaint

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans moan it's 'hopeless' hours before show in same complaint

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans moan it's 'hopeless' hours before show in same complaint