Helen Skelton, Fleur East and Kym Marsh were among the stars donning their glad rags for the first video ahead of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
It was the first chance for this year’s celebrities to show off their dance moves as they shimmied for the camera in the preview clip.
The contestants cut glamorous figures as they took to a dancefloor with a glitterball and boogied to the BBC ballroom show’s theme tune.
Keep dancing! Helen Skelton, Fleur East and Kym Marsh were among the stars donning their glad rags for the first video ahead of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing
The video kicked off with Fleur, 34, who was sporting a neon green co-ord, which consisted of a feathered crop top and matching mini skirt.
Helen, 39, was wearing a dazzling sequin jumpsuit and Kym, 46, caught the eye in a pretty black dress with splashes of colour.
The caption of the clip, read: ‘January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, #Strictly.’
Woo! It was the first chance for this year’s celebrities to show off their dance moves as they shimmied for the camera in the preview clip (pictured left Fleur East, right Kym Marsh)
Boogie nights! Will Mellor clutched the disco ball in his hand while dancing in a waistcoat
70s vibes! Molly Rainford, 21, also looked sensational in black flared trousers and crop top with statement sleeves
Molly Rainford, 21, also looked sensational in black flared trousers and crop top with statement sleeves.
Other stars who will be competing this year and featured in the video, include: ‘James Bye, Hamza Yassin, Tony Adams, Ellie Taylor, Tyler West, Ellie Simmonds, Jayde Adams, Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams and Will Mellor.
Strictly Come Dancing bosses confirmed the series will return on September 17 with the pre-recorded launch show, it was revealed earlier this week.
Modern glamour: Ellie Taylor looked super chic in a black dress with a pretty collar
He’ll leave them green with envy! Matt Goss oozed retro style in a green suit with flared trousers
Stylish: Kaye Adams rocked a pink tuxedo dress and matching heels
Jivin! Tyler West busted some moves as he caught the glitterball in his video
Viewers will see the celebrity contestants paired with the professional dancers ahead of the first live show on September 24.
The spin-off show It Takes Two will then return on Monday September 26, with Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark returning as hosts.
Janette, 38, said in a statement: ‘I am so thrilled to be back hosting It Takes Two alongside the amazing Rylan!
All white on the night! Jayde Adams rocked a white two-piece and showed off her blonde locks
Party time! BBC R2 presenter Richie Anderson rocked a blue velvet jacket
One to watch: Strictly Come Dancing bosses have confirmed the show’s return date and revealed Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark will team up again to host It Takes Two
I’m very excited to bring the audience more great conversations with our couples, a lot of fun weeknight television entertainment and, of course, to celebrate my favourite show on TV, Strictly.’
Rylan, 33 – who first fronted It Takes Two in 2019 alongside Zoe Ball – explained that he is ‘so excited’ to be returning to the show for a fourth year.
He said: ‘I’m so excited to be back at Strictly – It Takes Two for my fourth year. I absolutely love being part of the show.
‘I’m so thrilled that my television wife Janette is joining me for the ride and we can’t wait to bring you all the back stage gossip from this year’s Strictly extravaganza. We can’t wait to start.’
Deaf EastEnders actress Rose-Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are currently Strictly’s reigning champions after lifting the Glitterball Trophy last series.
Congrats: Deaf EastEnders actress Rose-Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are currently Strictly’s reigning champions after lifting the Glitterball Trophy last series
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke will return to the panel.
Anton as now permanently replaced former judge Bruno Toniolo, who is focusing on the US version of the show – Dancing With The Stars.
Series 20 of Strictly will see its stars celebrate 100 years of the BBC with a special themed week this year.
To mark the centenary, the Strictly couples will either dance ‘to a theme tune from an iconic BBC programme or in tribute to one of the BBC’s most-loved services’.
The anniversary show is also set to feature two special routines by the professionals – one will honour the BBC’s Natural History Programming unit, while the other will see the dancers ‘crashing’ some flagship shows.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One for a launch show on September 17. The first live show will air on September 24, with It Takes Two returning on September 26
Coming soon: Strictly will see its professional stars celebrate 100 years of the BBC with a special themed week (L-R Dianne Buswell, Gorka Marquez, Karen Hauer, Cameron Lombard, Luba Mushtuk, Kai Widdrington, Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Katya Jones and Graziano Di Prima)
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