Get set to shimmy on your sofa as Strictly Come Dancing returns to 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer from Saturday 14 September 2024, marking 20 years of the nation鈥檚 favourite dancing show.
Made by 麻豆社 Studios Entertainment Productions, Strictly Come Dancing, which recently won in the Best Entertainment category at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards, is presented by Tess Daly, who has presented during every series since the very first back in 2004, alongside the ever faithful Claudia Winkleman in the famous ballroom.
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But who's dancing for the Strictly 2024 Glitterball? It's time to meet the official Strictly Come Dancing celebrity line-up...
Chris McCausland
If anybody out there is thinking - How the hell is he going to do that? - then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing. I don't dance, I haven't danced, I can't dance, I can't see the dancing I will have to do. What can possibly go wrong? Ok don't answer that...!
Chris McCausland is a comedian who says Strictly is so far out of his comfort zone it may as well be on the moon.
"By that rationale, I think it could be the best thing I've ever done. Or three weeks I鈥檒l never live down!"
Find out more about Chris and why he's most looking forward to "mosh pit week" here.
- Read more: Chris McCausland is the first celebrity contestant revealed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
JB Gill
I danced in the Strictly Christmas special over a decade ago and LOVED it, so when I got the call to join Strictly this year, it was an immediate yes from me. I鈥檓 raring to go to and looking forward to showing off some new skills to the JLS boys. From muddy wellies on the fields of my farm to sequins and Glitterballs - I鈥檓 here to embrace it all!
JB Gill is a singer, TV presenter and author who can't wait to be in the dancefloor bubble.
"I said yes because I had such a great time doing the Christmas Special 12 years ago and just absolutely loved it! I love dancing, though I鈥檝e never really done Ballroom or Latin before, so it鈥檚 an incredible opportunity to learn something new and have a lot of fun doing it."
- Find out more about JB and how his JLS bandmates reacted to his big news
- Read more: JB Gill is the second celebrity contestant revealed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Wynne Evans
I am honestly still pinching myself, a portly balding opera singer, me, taking part in Strictly Come Dancing?! I鈥檓 not entirely sure how I鈥檒l get along, if all else fails I鈥檒l just have to learn the art of distraction. What I do know is I will give it my all and aim to make Wales proud. I鈥檓 definitely going to try and combine my love of Opera into one of my routines. Plus, after winning Celebrity MasterChef last year, maybe the route to the judges鈥� hearts will be through their stomachs!
Wynne Evans is a broadcaster, presenter, and professionally trained opera singer who's looking forward to "pretty much everything" about the Strictly experience.
"I'm hoping we can get big Welsh music in at some point. Also, whoever I get as a partner I want to show them a bit of Wales and give them the full Welsh experience."
Find out more about Wynne and his signature dance move - the slug - here.
Toyah Willcox
Wow Strictly Come Dancing, can you believe it! This is going to be a wild and wonderful ride, and I'm here for every sparkly second. I鈥檓 used to performing for big crowds but this is completely fresh for me, how I will do, it鈥檚 a mystery... I just want to get cracking and learn some dance routines now!
Toyah Willcox is a singer and actress who'd certainly be up for dancing to one of her own hit songs.
"I think dancing is one of the most extraordinary things about being a human being. I just love it. I think it's the greatest way of expressing and getting in touch with your emotions."
Find out more about Toyah and why she's ready to channel her "inner Ann Widdecombe" here.
Dr Punam Krishan
This still doesn鈥檛 feel real, I am overjoyed to be a contestant on this year鈥檚 show. I have watched Strictly every year with my family and it feels extra special that it鈥檚 the 20th year, I can鈥檛 believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied now. This is so out of my comfort zone, but I鈥檓 up for the journey and will give it my absolute all.
Punam Krishan is a media medic and broadcaster who's ready to surrender to the magic of Strictly.
"What it does for me when I watch it as a fan is that it makes me feel excited. It makes me feel hopeful. It inspires me. It makes me want to dance. I love the music, I love the colours, I love the outfits. And now to get to step into that, I'm looking forward to just experiencing and immersing myself in all of it."
- Read more: Dr Punam Krishan is the fifth celebrity contestant revealed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Tasha Ghouri
Pinch me, I can't believe I'm going to be on Strictly Come Dancing! I鈥檝e been watching the show since I was little 鈥� it's a firm Ghouri family favourite - so this is a total dream come true. I know it's going to be an unforgettable experience and I hope to represent and make everyone proud out on that dancefloor.
Tasha Ghouri is a model and TV personality who's doing Strictly "for myself and the deaf community, and for people who struggle with their confidence."
"I want people to feel seen and heard and understood when they see me dance. I want to bring people along with me on my journey and feel it all with me. I really hope they feel represented and heard."
Find out more about Tasha - and the challenge she wants to set herself - here.
Pete Wicks
Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying. But anyone who knows me knows I love a challenge and trying new things, so I'm genuinely looking forward to getting stuck in.
Pete Wicks is a TV personality, author, radio and podcast host who's "told the costume team they can be as wild as they possibly want..."
"It鈥檚 exciting, it鈥檚 obviously going to be a big year and it鈥檚 nice to be part of something so iconic."
Find out more about Pete - and why he doesn't have a signature dance move - here.
Shayne Ward
I鈥檓 buzzing to see all of the sparkles and magic that is Strictly in real life. I鈥檓 no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level. No promises on my dancing ability, but I will give it my best shot!
Shayne Ward is an actor and singer who's super excited to be taking part in Strictly's 20th anniversary year.
"I鈥檓 completely honoured. It鈥檚 an extra bit of pressure but I feel blessed. I've watched for so many years and many people I know have done it. One of the things I've enjoyed most over the years is watching people progress when they start really out of their comfort zones. The fact that I'm one of those people now is exciting."
Find out more about Shayne - and the routines he's most keen to get stuck into - here.
Sarah Hadland
I cannot believe I am part of Strictly! I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year. I鈥檓 so ready for the glitz, glam and glitter and hopefully I can make everyone watching at home proud!
Sarah Hadland is an actress who doesn't want to do anything slow - and knows that might be problematic.
"I feel like I've been in a Strictly closet for about 15 years and now I'm going, 鈥榶es, I really, really, really do want to do Strictly, actually鈥�. I'm so ready for it. When I first put my Strictly dress on I cried which has apparently never happened in 20 years."
Find out more about Sarah - and her theory about Angela Rippon's leg - here.
Jamie Borthwick
I had a ball doing the Strictly Christmas special last year, so when I was asked to join for this series it was the easiest yes! This is a fresh challenge and it will be so different to be learning a new dance every week and for the public to have their say. I鈥檓 hoping to be Salsa-ing around Albert Square in no time and I鈥檒l be asking my Walford Strictly alumni for some words of wisdom. See you on the dancefloor!
Jamie Borthwick is an actor who absolutely loves watching the Strictly pros' dance routines.
"The one thing that made me say yes was my very fortunate experience of doing the Christmas show last year, which I absolutely loved. And when I was asked, it was a bit of a no-brainer for me to come back and be a part of the fantastic team and the fantastic journey."
Find out more about Jamie - and the advice his EastEnders' co-stars have given him - here.
- Read more: Jamie Borthwick is the tenth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Tom Dean MBE
I am taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024! You may have heard me accidentally say it poolside first鈥� but now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into something new, meet some brilliant people and get dancing. Bring it on!
Tom Dean MBE is a three-time Olympic swimming champion who's going for gold in the ballroom.
"I鈥檓 actually most looking forward to the training because I think it鈥檚 going to be physically tough, but in a different way."
Find out more about Tom - and the lessons he learned from Adam Peaty's Strictly journey - here.
- Read more: Tom Dean MBE is the eleventh celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Montell Douglas aka Fire
Strictly ARE YOU READY, Fire is here to light up the Ballroom. Wow I am so honoured to have been asked to do the show. It is such an amazing thing to be a part of and I can鈥檛 wait to get started. Hopefully a few of my Gladiator moves will come in handy with the Tango or Paso Doble!
Montell Douglas is a Gladiator and Olympian who was never going to say no to Strictly.
"I鈥檓 super excited to show the real me. 鈥楩ire鈥� is an amped-up, more fun version of myself - sassy, playful, and over-the-top. But I鈥檓 also sarcastic by nature, and I think I can bring a lot of that humour to the show."
Find out more about Montell - and how her fellow Gladiators took her Strictly news - here.
- Read more: Montell Douglas is the twelfth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Nick Knowles
I鈥檓 so, so excited to be doing Strictly this year. People may be more used to me getting stuck in on a building site or travelling the world, but dancing live on TV will be a whole new adventure. I鈥檝e spent my whole life learning new skills and I鈥檝e never been afraid of a challenge - there鈥檚 life in the old dog yet to take on one more big one 鈥� being taught how to dance! I鈥檒l give it my everything... and try not to embarrass my kids of course
Nick Knowles is a Bafta-winning TV presenter who's got a few Strictly tricks up his sleeve.
"There鈥檚 the elbow dance and the Devon dumpling, which I picked up from Devon builders I鈥檝e worked with over the past 35 years. The Devon dumpling is a pretty ugly dance. I showed both the elbow dance and the Devon dumpling to Anton last year, and he was amazed. He said he鈥檇 never seen anything like it, which I took as a great compliment.'
Find out more about Nick - and how he's feeling about trading DIY SOS for Strictly - here
- Read more: Nick Knowles is the thirteenth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Paul Merson
Joining Strictly is a whole new ball game for me, but I鈥檓 going to tackle this challenge head on. I鈥檓 ready to swap the pitch for the Ballroom floor, so here鈥檚 hoping my two left feet can learn some moves and you never know, maybe I鈥檒l be taking home the Glitterball Trophy!
Paul Merson is a former footballer and broadcaster who's ready to line out for Strictly 2024.
"It hasn鈥檛 really sunk in yet because I try not to worry about things beyond my control. People ask if I鈥檒l be nervous, but I won鈥檛 know until it happens. I prefer to take life one step at a time."
- Read more: Paul Merson is the fourteenth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Sam Quek MBE
As a former hockey player I鈥檓 used to playing as part of a team, but the thought of dancing on the Ballroom floor in front of a live audience is quite daunting! I鈥檓 chuffed to be a part of this legendary show and Quickstep into the shoes of a performer, it feels absolutely surreal but I鈥檓 ready for every bit of the adventure.
Sam Quek is an Olympic and European Gold medallist, former England and Team GB hockey player and now a TV and Radio Presenter, who says Strictly is "out of this world".
"Also 20 years of a show doesn't happen by accident. It goes to show how successful it is and how it still maintains a top spot in UK entertainment and across the world. To be part of that 20th series and have my name on the board is pretty cool."
Strictly Come Dancing is a 麻豆社 Studios Entertainment Production for 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer, commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the 麻豆社. The Executive Producer for 麻豆社 Studios is Sarah James, the Series Editors are Nicola Fitzgerald and Jack Gledhill and the Series Producers are Ciara Murray and Joe Turner. The Senior Commissioning Editor for the 麻豆社 is Jo Wallace.