A new Strictly Come Dancing trailer has dropped ahead of the show’s launch date.
The twitter account for the popular BBC dance show posted the video and revealed that the show will be back later this month on Saturday September 18.
At the beginning of the trailer a set of double doors open to reveal the Strictly ballroom, which is full of pro dancers ready to showcase their moves.
Exciting! A new Strictly Come Dancing trailer has dropped ahead of the show’s launch date
The camera zooms in on double champion Oti Mabuse, who is dancing with co-star Giovanni Pernice in the dazzling advert.
The clip then pans the whole professional line-up, before they erupt into a choreographed dance routine.
Professional dancer Dianne Buswell could also be spotted perched on top of a glitzy moon decoration which was dangling from the ceiling.
Partners: The camera zooms in on double champion Oti Mabuse, who is dancing with co-star Giovanni Pernice in the dazzling advert
Game on: The twitter account for the popular BBC dance show posted the video and revealed that the show will be back later this month on Saturday September 18
The nineteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing is set to kick off on September 18, followed by the first live show on the 25.
And ahead of the BBC series’ exciting launch, the Strictly pro dancers posed for dazzling group shots as they geared up to put this year’s batch of celebrities through their paces.
The dancers looked stunning as they donned their most glittering, glamorous ensembles and pulled off their best poses for the snap taken in Elstree Studios.
The show must go on! At the beginning of the trailer a set of double doors open to reveal the Strictly ballroom, which is full of pro dancers ready to showcase their moves. Strictly Come Dancing stars gear up for a brand new series
Beaming: Amy Dowen wore her hair in a curly blonde style with glam make-up
Stunning: Nadiya Bychkova oozed old Hollywood glamour in the video
The group appeared ready and raring to go as they excitedly posed for the professional pictures all together, before splitting off into groups of girls and boys.
Among the pros returning for the new series are reigning champion Oti Mabuse, who looked fabulous in a zebra-print, tasseled number.
While the likes of Diane Buswell, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk cut effortlessly glam figures in the snap.
Meanwhile, Graziano Di Prima showed off his muscular physique in a sheer shirt as he posed alongside other returning male pros including Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez and Johannes Radebe.
Wow! The clip then pans the whole professional line-up, before they erupt into a choreographed dance routine
Gang! The group gathered together for a dance routine
Wow! Ahead of the BBC series’ exciting launch, the Strictly pro dancers posed for dazzling group shots as they geared up to put this year’s batch of celebrities through their paces
Golden girls: Among the pros returning for the new series are reigning champion Oti Mabuse, who looked fabulous in a zebra-print, tasseled number as she posed with the likes of likes of Diane Buswell, Karen Hauer and Katya Jones
Other popular faces also included in the snap are Aljaž Škorjanec, Amy Dowden, Nadiya Bychkova, Nancy Xu and Neil Jones.
Meanwhile, fans will notice some new faces in the midst, with professionals Cameron Lombard, Jowita Przystal, Kai Widdrington and Nikita Kuzmin joining the line-up this year.
Although new to the show, the fresh Strictly stars have plenty of experience under their belt.
Here come the boys: Meanwhile, Graziano Di Prima showed off his muscular physique in a sheer shirt as he posed alongside other returning male pros including Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez and Johannes Radebe
25-year-old Kai is the proud owner of the World Junior Latin American 2010 title holder, as well as being a former Dancing With The Stars Ireland professional.
Nikita, 23, is the six-time Latin and Ballroom National Champion in Italy and a former Let’s Dance Germany pro-dancer.
Cameron, 20, is the current South African Latin Champion dancer, while 26-year-old Jowita Przystal won the 2014 Polish Open Latin Championship.
Experienced: Although new to the show, the fresh Strictly stars have plenty of experience under their belt. Pictured: Kai Widdrington, 25
Of joining Strictly, Cameron said: ‘Thank you Strictly Come Dancing for this life changing opportunity. Not only is this a dream come true but a challenge I am accepting with both hands.
‘I am excited beyond imagination and looking forward to leaving my mark on the dance floor!’
While Nikita said: ‘I’ve always been amazed by the magic Strictly Come Dancing brings. No matter what country I have found myself living in, I’ve never missed a chance to watch it.
‘And joining it as a professional dancer is my big chance to make some magic on the most famous dance floor. I can’t wait to give it my all!’
Winner: 26-year-old Jowita Przystal (pictured left) won the 2014 Polish Open Latin Championship while Cameron Lombard (pictured right), 20, is the current South African Latin Champion dancer
Six-time champion: Nikita Kuzmin, 23, is the six-time Latin and Ballroom National Champion in Italy and a former Let’s Dance Germany pro-dancer
Welcome! The four new additions were announced by the BBC back in July
One person missing from the line-up is of course Anton Du Beke, who this year has swapped his dance shoes for a stint behind the judges desk as Bruno Tonioli’s replacement.
The 55-year-old professional dancer, who filled in as a judge for a two-week stint during the 2020 series, will join Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas full-time for the forthcoming series of the BBC One show.
He will take over from Bruno, who remains unable to take part due to travel uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
Elsewhere, rugby Union ace Ugo Monye was confirmed as the 15th and final contestant for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, completing the star-studded line-up which includes Tom Fletcher, Coronation Street’s Katie McGlynn, Tilly Ramsay and EastEnders’ Nina Wadia.
The veteran dance show was famously disrupted in 2020 thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
But it seems things are back to normal in 2021 – apart from one or two factors still deemed too tricky to navigate amid the global health crisis.
The Blackpool episode ordinarily takes place near the end of the series, but was axed last year with restrictions throwing up logistical difficulties on the production.
But 2021 will include the show’s themed weeks – such as movie week, musicals week and Halloween week.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2021: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
TOM FLETCHER
Age: 36
Profession: McFly musician
Tom says: ‘I’m so pleased the news is out it’s been so hard keeping it secret. Equal parts excited and terrified.’
Fun fact: Tom’s McFly bandmate Harry Judd won Strictly Come Dancing in 2011. Tom’s wife Giovanna Fletcher is the reigning champion of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
ROBERT WEBB
Age: 48
Profession: Actor and comedian
Robert says: ‘It’s very exciting but with a slight undertone of quivering terror.’
Fun Fact: Robert squeezed into a shiny leotard to take the title of Let’s Dance For Comic Relief in 2009, performing What A Feeling from ’80s film Flashdance, beating the likes of Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness to the title.
RHYS STEPHENSON
Age: 27
Profession: CBBC presenter
Rhys says: ‘I have dreamt about being on this show, and I know for a fact that it is going to exceed every expectation’
Fun fact: Rhys has been an actor since the age of ten, performing alongside Matt Smith and Hugh Bonneville.
KATIE MCGLYNN
Age: 28
Profession: Actress
Katie says: ‘I’m really not a dancer, but I’m so excited to learn a new skill on this crazy journey and cannot wait to slip into some sequins along the way.’
Fun fact: Katie, who played Sinead Tinker in Corrie, won a NTA for Best Serial Drama Performance in 2020.
TILLY RAMSAY
Age: 19
Profession: CBBC presenter
Tilly says: ’I’m going to put my heart and soul into this and can’t wait to get my dancing shoes on!’
Fun fact: Tilly’s father is celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and the pair often star in dancing TikTok videos.
NINA WADIA
Age: 52
Profession: Actress
Nina says: ‘I think I should do this before I’m too old and can’t walk anymore. I just want to grab life by the horns and just enjoy it.’
Fun fact: Nina is a JDRF Ambassador and was awarded an OBE in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List.
ADAM PEATY
Age: 26
Profession: Athlete
Adam says: ‘I’m really looking forward to doing something totally different and challenging myself away from the pool.’
Fun fact: Adam becoming the first British swimmer to defend an Olympic title at Tokyo 2020.
UGO MONYE
Age: 38
Profession: Rugby player and sports pundit
Ugo says: ‘What a dream come true! Strictly is the biggest entertainment show on TV and I can’t wait to show everyone I’ve got more than just dad dancing moves.
Fun fact: Beginning his rugby career at Harlequins in 2002, Ugo went on to make 241 appearances for the club where he scored 89 tries, won a Premiership and made his England debut in 2008.
AJ ODUDU
Age: 33
Profession: TV presenter
AJ says: ‘I think it’s going to be really challenging. I can’t wait for the sequins, the wigs, the glitz and the glamour.’
Fun Fact: Apocalypse Wow hosts AJ has featured on a whopping 14 TV shows this year, competing in the likes oF Cooking With The Stars and Celebrity Karaoke Club. She has appeared as a panelist on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two in the past, too.
JOHN WHAITE
Age: 33
Profession: Great British Bake Off Winner and TV chef
John says: ‘I’m so grateful, excited, and nervous to be joining the Strictly 2021 family… I’ve been wearing sequins and jazzy attire since I was three years old and can’t wait to hurl myself, full throttle, around the most glamorous dance floor on earth’
Fun Fact: John is set tp be part of the first ever all-male partnering – the first in 17 years of the show.
SARA DAVIES
Age: 37
Profession: Businesswoman
Sara says: ‘I’m really nervous because so far the producers keep asking me if I can dance… Truth be told – I haven’t got a clue! I’ve not danced since I did ballet lessons when I was little.’
Fun fact: Sara was the youngest ever dragon on BBC show Dragons’ Den.
DAN WALKER
Age: 44
Profession: Journalist
Dan says: ‘I’m enjoying the experience when it starts of learning to dance. I’ll be honest I’m not making room on any shelves in my house for the glitterball.’
Fun fact: Dan recently quit Football Focus after 12 years at the helm and has been covering Tokyo Olympics.
GREG WISE
Age: 55
Profession: Actor
Greg says: ‘It’s about being out there and exposing yourself as someone who can’t dance, and learning.’
Fun fact: Greg is married to the actress Emma Thompson who he met while filming Sense and Sensibility.
ROSE AYLING-ELLIS
Age: 30
Profession: Actress
Rose says: ‘I hope I will do the deaf community proud and break down more barriers. I am also very excited to learn an incredible new skill.’
Fun fact: Rose will make history as Strictly’s first deaf contestant.
JUDI LOVE
Age: 41
Profession: Comedienne
Judi says: ‘I’m truly looking forward to pushing myself in something that I could have only dreamed of doing and now it’s actually coming true!’
Fun fact: Judi began comedy when she performed a set in front of her class for a degree module.