Welcome to the return of Strictly Come Dancing‘s twentieth anniversay collection! After an thrilling launch present the place we met the celebrities and came upon which execs they are going to be paired with all through the dance competitors, that is the week we have all been ready for after we lastly see what the celebs are fabricated from with their strikes on the well-known Strictly dance ground! So be a part of us as we recap week one of many competitors in real-time – and make some early predictions for who can be lifting that coveted Glitterball trophy!
© Kieron McCarronWelcome again execs!
© Ray Burmiston,BBCEveryone seems to be secure!
Reminder – nobody is leaving the competitors this week – so you may watch the present with none worries that anybody goes out!
© Ray BurmistonMeet the pairings
We won’t wait to see the celebs’ dance, particularly since Neil Jones has a accomplice for the primary time in a number of years! Remind your self on the partnerships right here!
Claudi and Tess wow in beautiful outfits
How fabulous do our hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly look tonight?
Joyful Birthday Nick1
© BBC/Rob ParfittJoyful reminder that Strictly is now extra accessible for audiences than ever with the reside reveals being signed and providing audio description for the very first time on BBC iPlayer through the use of the crimson button. Take pleasure in!
Subsequent up, Nikita and Sam
Sam Quek goes the Foxtrot with Nikita Kushmin – and the pair appear to be getting on like a home of fireside already!
Craig stated it had “chemistry” and “a lot to look ahead to,” whereas Motsi stated Sam was “shining”. Yay!
Scores
Craig: 6
Motsi: 6
Shirley: 6
Anton: 5
Complete: 23
