Everything we know about Strictly Come Dancing 2024 (original) (raw)
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 is two-stepping our way, with a brand new series set to arrive on BBC One and iPlayer in September.
2023’s edition of the nation’s favourite dancing show came to a close just before Christmas and saw Coronation Street actor Ellie Leach emerge victorious after wowing the judges with her professional dancing partner Vito Coppola.
However, the future of the show has been met with a cloud of controversy following allegations of abuse from some of its professional dancers during training sessions. As a result of this ongoing issue, some pros including Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima will not be returning for the show’s next season.
Read more: Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up in full
That said, a brand new series comes with a brand new list of celebrity dancers — but who will be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024? Read on for all the details you need about the show’s return.
When will Strictly 2024 start?
The Strictly 2024 launch show will air on BBC1 and iPlayer on Saturday, 14 September. The dancing partners for each celebrity will be revealed in this special episode.
The first live show will take place a week later, on Saturday, 21 September.
Who is part of the Strictly 2024 line-up?
Meet the stars taking part in Strictly 2024. (BBC)
The first celebrity to confirm they were taking part in Strictly 2024 was Olympian Tom Dean. The British swimmer revealed he will follow in the footsteps of teammate Adam Peaty by joining the BBC show.
Comedian Chris McCausland was the second star to be unveiled, followed by JLS star JB Gill, opera singer Wynne Evans and musician Toyah Willcox. Other stars confirmed to be part of the line-up include Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri, TV doctor Punam Krishan, TOWIE star Pete Wicks, Miranda actor Sarah Hadland and The X Factor’s Shayne Ward.
The line-up also includes Olympian Sam Quek, Arsenal star Paul Merson, presenter and DIY expert Nick Knowles, Gladiators’ Montell Douglas and EastEnders star Jame Borthwick. More information on this year’s line-up can be found here.
Who will host Strictly 2024?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return to host Strictly Come Dancing. (BBC)
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are set to continue hosting Strictly Come Dancing 2024. The pair have fronted the show since 2010.
Who are the judges on Strictly 2024?
Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke are back. (BBC)
It wouldn’t be Strictly without the judges and this year, some familiar faces will be back behind the desk dishing out points and deciding the fate of our celebrity dancers.
Hosts Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse will once again return to the judging panel. Horwood has been with the show since its first outing in 2004, with Mabuse being the show’s most recent addition, joining back in 2017 and replacing former judge Dame Darcey Bussell.
Who are the pro dancers on Strictly 2024?
Strictly 2024 has unveiled its line-up of pro dancers. (BBC)
The full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2024’s professional dancers was revealed in June, confirming which pros will be taking to the Strictly stage once more. After missing out on last year’s series due to illness and cancer treatment, professional dancer Amy Dowden will be making a return to the show.
However, Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima will be not be returning in the wake of allegations of abusive behaviour among the show’s professional dancers.
Pernice denies any claims of abuse after multiple celebrity dancers expressed frustration with his training techniques, and some stated that they were “uncomfortable” having him as their partner. Di Prima was let go from Strictly after a video that appeared to show him kicking co-star Zara McDermott was made public.
Other professional dancers confirmed to return include last year’s winner Vito Coppola, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Dianne Buswell.
Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Primam, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, Nancy Xu and Carlos Gu will also be lacing up their dancing shoes for more Strictly.
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 starts on Saturday 14 September on BBC One and iPlayer.