BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing is back on air tonight, following a public uproar, with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introducing 15 new celebrities to the ballroom. The stars will be matched with their professional partners as the 20th anniversary launch show kicks off.
Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will be sharing their initial thoughts on the couples. This series also marks the comeback of beloved pro Amy Dowden, after her fight with breast cancer.
In honour of her return, a celebratory group dance featuring all of the professionals will be part of the launch show. The stunning and empowering Quickstep routine will put Amy in the spotlight.
This autumn's series will be the most accessible yet, with live signing for the first time available on BBC iPlayer. Audiences will also welcome the return of Aljaz Skorjanec after a two-year break as he steps up as a pro dancer.
Here's everything you need to know about when the launch show starts.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One from 7.20pm on Saturday, September 14.
The launch show follows an episode of the competition series, The Hit List, and it will broadcast until 9pm, offering a full hour and 40 minutes of sparkle and splendour.
The celebrities taking to the floor this year include:.
Chris McCausland - Comedian.
JB Gill - Singer, TV presenter and author.
Wynne Evans - Broadcaster, presenter, and professionally trained opera singer.
Toyah Willcox - Singer and actress.
Dr Punam Krishan - Media medic and broadcaster.
Tasha Ghouri - Model and TV personality.
Pete Wicks - TV personality, author, radio and podcast host.
Shayne Ward - Actor and singer.
Sarah Hadland - Actress.
Jamie Borthwick - Actor.
Tom Dean MBE - Three-time Olympic swimming champion.
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Montell Douglas - Gladiator and Olympian.
Nick Knowles - Bafta-winning TV presenter.
Paul Merson - Former footballer and broadcaster.
Sam Quek - Olympic and European Gold medallist, former England and Team GB hockey player and now a TV and Radio Presenter.
Professional dancers taking part in this years series include Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola.
Besides the launch show, viewers will be treated to a one-off programme showcasing the journey through 20 years of iconic performances.
It will include interviews with past celebrity stars, professional dancers, and judges and will explain why Strictly has been one of the nation's favourites for so long.
A date for the one-off programme has not yet been announced.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One from 7.20pm
