Strictly Come Dancing 2023 will bring some glitz and glamour to our weekends and now we have a complete line-up of celebrities.Strictly Come Dancing 2023 will be heading back to our screens in September and as always the show will be bringing plenty of glamour and excitement to our weekend evenings.
The BBC hit, which has become an annual highlight in our TV calendar, will be airing its 21st season as it returns with a new batch of celebrities all ready to show off their fancy footwork in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up has been confirmed, along with the professional dancers as well as the judging panel and hosts for the new series. Plus there's a new trailer (below) to enjoy!
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 saw wildlife presenter Hamza Yassinand his dance partnerJowita Przystał lift the glitterball trophy, but who will we be adding to our Strictly Come Dancing winners list this year? Here's everything you need to know about Strictly Come Dancing 2023...
Strictly Come Dancing 2023 release date
According to The Sun, the launch show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 will air on Saturday, September 23. It has been reported that this is the date we will see celebrities meet their professional partners for the first time, with the show then running for 13 weeks and finishing on Saturday, December 16.We will confirm this date and update this guide when there is an official announcement from the BBC.
Strictly Come Dancing 2023 trailer
Yes, there's now a trailer. The trailer will sees the professional dancers perform a stunning routine which will open the launch show with a glitter-filled bang. The trailer was filmed at the Tate Britain in London.Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line up — all this year's confirmed celebrities
Amanda Abbington
Amanda Abbington is the first celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. She is best known for playing Mary Morstan in Sherlock. Her other credits include Mr Selfridge, Wolfe, and Desperate Measures, she also had a lead role in the series The Net and feature film The Lost King.
Amanda said: “I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things! Plus, I get to learn to dance which I am incredibly excited about. I’m really looking forward to the training too, I’m quite competitive as my family and friends will tell you. I can’t wait to start!”
Angela Rippon
Angela Rippon was bound to end up on Strictly one day as a former presenter of Come Dancing between 1988 and 1991.She currently presents BBC's Rip-Off Britain and is a regular on Morning Live and The One Show.
Angela shared her excitementabout taking part in the show:“Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m really looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentinian Tango!!”
Layton Williams
Layton is best known as a stage and screen actor and has performed in London’s West End, giving performances as the title role in Billy Elliot and Everyone’s Talking About Jamie. He also appeared in the hit British sitcom Bad Education alongside comedian Jack Whitehall.
He said: "Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It's time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!"
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Award-winning journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy is the fourth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.
Krishnan is best known as the main anchor of Channel 4 News, as well as reporting for the foreign affairs series Unreported World and hosting live debates for Channel 4 during elections, referendums and major crises.
He said of joining the show: “I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘you only live once!’ and I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude. I know I’m going to love it and have a brilliant time and just hope I’m not the only one enjoying my participation.”
Eddie Kadi
The fifth celebrity taking part in Strictly Come Dancing is stand-up comedian and radio presenter Eddie Kadi.Recognised as one of the most globally celebrated stand up personality, British-Congolese Eddie Kadi, continues to dominate the world of comedy.
He was the first British black comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London and has hosted a number of prestigious red carpet shows. Eddie has also made appearances on Blankety Blank, The National Comedy Awards, Tonight with Target and more.
Eddie also fronts The Official Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra and is a Team Captain on ITV’s entertainment format Sorry I Didn’t Know.
Eddie revealed: “WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE."
Angela Scanlon
TV presenter Angela Scanlon is the sixth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2023.
Angela, who is an Irish TV presenter for the BBC and RTÉ, said of joining the line-up: “I’m terrified, I’m excited and I have so many questions. Will they make me tan? How itchy are sequins?! Do they do flesh-coloured sports bras? Well — there’s only one way to find out, right!? Now I’m panicking a bit… but also secretly thrilled about the prospect of all that glitter. Let’s go!”
She hosts the hit interior design show Your Home Made Perfect and Your Garden Made Perfect on BBC Two and is the only woman in the UK and Ireland to have their own Saturday night chat show with Ask Me Anything on RTÉ One.Last year, Angela published her first book Joyrider, part empowering guide and part memoir, all about the importance of bringing gratitude into everyday life.
Starting off as a stylist, she worked in fashion TV in Ireland, before beginning her career in the UK as the new presenter of Robot Wars alongside Dara Ó Briain in 2016. Angela has also hosted a number of documentaries for the BBC, including Angela Scanlon's Close Encounters, Trump's Unlikely Superfans, World's Oldest Family and a narrator for Tourettes: Teenage Tics.
Zara McDermott
Zara McDermott is the seventh celebrity taking part in this year's competition. After working as a government policy advisor for the Department of Energy and Climate Change and Department of Education, she became a contestant on Love Island 2018.
Now, she is a broadcaster and content creator, who makes documentaries that inspire conversation and educate young people on hard hitting issues. She has presented five successful BBC documentaries so far, including Revenge Porn, Uncovering Rape Culture, Disordered Eating, and Gaia: A Death on Dancing Ledge. She also presents the entertainment show Love In The Flesh on BBC Three.
Zara said: “I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life. I even remember the first ever series, and being mesmerised by all the beautiful dresses! I can’t wait to throw myself into this experience and start training. It’s going to be incredible.”
Adam Thomas
Soap star Adam Thomas is the eighth celebrity announced for Strictly. The actor is best known for playing Adam Barton in Emmerdalefor nine years until he left the soap in 2018 and recently reprised his role as Donte Charles in Waterloo Road. Adam appeared in I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here in 2016, and went on to co-host the spin-off I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp.
Adam said of joining: "I am so excited to be joining the cast of this years' Strictly Come Dancing. I've been such a big fan of the show for years, I can't believe I'm actually doing it! I can't dance to save my life but I'm buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor...I can't wait!"
Nikita Kanda
The ninth celebrity hoping to win the Glitterball Trophy is radio host and TV presenterNikita Kanda.Nikita is the current host of the BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast show, after previously presenting the Saturday afternoon show. She has interviewed an array of star-studded celebrities and has also fronted regular reports on The One Show.
She said of joining the line-up: “I can’t believe I’m going to be on Strictly. This is a dream come true. I’m still pinching myself. I don’t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!”
Ellie Leach
Ellie Leach is the tenth celebrity taking to the Strictly ballroom this year.Ellie is best known for playing Faye Windass on Coronation Street and was nominated for a number of British Soap Awards and Inside Soap Awards for her role and hard-hitting storylines.
After a dramatic time in Weatherfield, Ellie recently left the soap after 12 years when her character reconnected with daughter Miley.
She said of joining the show: “It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!”
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