Strictly Come Dancing Returns for Its 21st Series in 2023!

The nation’s favourite dance show is back! Strictly Come Dancing returns this autumn for its 21st sparkling series. Produced by BBC Studios Entertainment, the show promises more glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping routines to keep fans on their toes.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman Back in the Ballroom

Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be front and centre every weekend as the celeb dancers battle it out for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. The exact start date is still under wraps but expect it on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn.

First Celebs Announced – And They’re A Star-Studded Mix

The Strictly 2023 line-up is shaping up with the first four stars revealed. Say hello to Amanda Abbington, Angela Rippon CBE, Layton Williams, and Krishnan Guru-Murthy. More celebs will be announced soon, so keep your dancing shoes ready!

Pro Dancers & Judges Return To Thrill

  • Familiar faces like Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, and Amy Dowden will bring their A-game.
  • The ruthless judging panel is back too: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and head judge Shirley Ballas will serve up their signature critiques and witty banter.

Dave Arch and his live band will once again provide the soundtrack, setting the perfect vibe for weekend nights. Expect dazzling group dances, theme weeks, world-class music acts, and the iconic trip to blackpool-tower-ballroom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Spin-Off Show Is Back

Strictly It Takes Two returns with Fleur East joining Janette Manrara for her third series as co-host. More drama, behind-the-scenes gossip, and exclusive interviews are on the way.

Get ready for another dazzling Strictly season full of sparkle, sass, and sensational moves. Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to Strictly 2023 begins!

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