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The star-studded Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up has been unveiled in a gripping first-look trailer. While fans of the BBC show had already been privy to the celebrities they can expect to see compete this year, it's the first time the professionals joining have been confirmed.

As excitement mounts for the return of Strictly Come Dancing later this month, BBC bosses have taken things up a notch with the release of the show's incredible preview trailer.The trailer, to be seen on TV for the first time tonight, Saturday, 2 September, sees the show's professional dancers performing an amazing routine, filmed at Tate Britain in London. OK! can also reveal the video here, ahead of its first TV screening. The dazzling professional dancers already revealed for the upcoming series are: Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Vito Coppola, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.

With Strictly Come Dancing set to return to our screens in a matter of weeks, fans will be able to get their first look at this year’s jaw dropping professionals when The Launch trailer drops ahead of the new series. The highly anticipated trailer will be aired on BBC One this Saturday night (2 September) and will see our favourite professional dancers perform a stunning routine which will open the launch show with a glitter filled bang later this month.

Strictly Come Dancing is due to return to BBC One this month. And while the launch show date has yet to be announced, the channel has kicked off September with a stunning launch trailer.

Johannes Radebe has revealed that he's heard Roman Kemp's calls for them to partner up on Strictly Come Dancing - and he's incredibly keen as well! The 30-year-old radio DJ told OK! in July that he would only take part in Strictly if he could dance in a same-sex partnership with Johannes, 36, to avoid rumours about the so-called ‘Strictly curse’. "The only way I’d do Strictly is if I was teamed up with Johannes [Radebe]," he said. "I think sometimes the show takes away from the skill of the dancers and it becomes like a soap opera of who’s dating who." And now Johannes has said that he would love to partner up with Roman, revealing him to be his dream celebrity partner.

Kai Widdrington may be loved up with fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova, however the professional dancer has revealed that he doesn't get to see much of her when the show is on TV. The 28-year-old, who confirmed his romance with fellow dancer Nadiya, 33, in January last year, told OK! in an exclusive interview that it's "difficult" to find time to spend with his girlfriend. "During the show, myself and my girlfriend [fellow professional Nadiya Bychkova] try to spend as much time together as we can but it’s very, very difficult because of rehearsals," the professional dancer said.

Neil Jones has opened up about becoming a father for the first time, revealing that the baby may arrive during a live show of Strictly Come Dancing.The 40-year-old professional dancer, who is entering his eighth series of the BBC competition, announced in April that he was expecting his first child with Love Island's Chyna Mills, 24. Speaking to OK! in an exclusive interview, Neil said that he's prepared if Chyna gives birth during Strictly - although he'll be telling her to "hold on as long as she can". "Chyna wants to give birth now - she's ready to go.

Zara McDermott has made history as the first Love Island contestant to appear as a celebrity on Strictly Come Dancing, but OK! can exclusively reveal that her boyfriend Sam Thompson is a tad sceptical about her upcoming career move. Former Made In Chelsea regular Sam is said to be feeling “insecure” over her Strictly stint, given that when she last appeared in a reality competition she cheated on him and they split up. “They broke up because of it but have claimed to be super strong ever since,” a source has told OK!.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have rushed to support Karen Hauer as she sparked concern with her social media post. The dancer took to Instagram with a tired-looking snap as she continued to get stuck into rehearsals for the BBC One dance contest.

Fans have been given the first hint at when Strictly Come Dancing will be returning in 2023 as line-up rumours ramp up. It's been seven months since the dazzling final of the 2022 edition of the BBC One dance contest.

Britain's Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson opened up about her "inner demons" in her last blog post which she posted just over a year before her tragic death at the age of 38.The dancer's death was announced by her sister in an emotional Facebook post. She wrote: "My beautiful baby sister is no longer with us and I don't know how to process it.

READ MORE: BGT's Kings and Queens dancer Kerri Donaldson dies as Strictly pros pay tribute"A friend and a dance partner. "I'm glad we got to dance together this xmas. And that the whole cast of Strictly Ballroom got to work with you in rehearsals.

A former semi-finalist on Britain's Got Talent, Kerri-Anne Donaldson has died. Kerri performed on the hit ITV show back in 2014 and her death was tragically confirmed this morning.The cause of death isn't yet known. Kerri was part of a group called Kings and Queens which also featured Strictly Come Dancing pros, Neil Jones, Kai Widdrington and Katya Jones.

Denise Welch’s reason for taking a break from Loose Women has been revealed, as she joins forces with Strictly Come Dancing stars. The Coronation Street actress, 65, will be joining the line-up for Celebrity Hunted, after announcing that she’s stepping back from Loose Women temporarily. Denise shared on Instagram: ‘Well on this day, on my 65th birthday, I want to thank you in advance for all the lovely messages and comments that I’ve received.

Gorka Marquez has finally addressed missing out on the Glitterball trophy last year as he gears up for a return to Strictly Come Dancing. Fans cried that the Spanish dancer had been 'robbed' following the final of the BBC One dance contest at the end of last year.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington are head over heels in love – and it’s a good job, because they’re currently in each other’s pockets 24/7.The couple, who found love while appearing on the dance competition in 2021, have been busy wowing fans across the country with their tour, Once Upon A Time, and have been inseparable both on and off the dance floor. “We’re together every minute of the day, which we love,” beams Kai, 27, who says he was “instantly attracted” to the Ukrainian dancer. “It makes it a lot easier for us.” But Nadiya, 33, who shares daughter Mila, six, with her former fiancé, footballer Matija Škarabot, says she and Kai are prioritising their careers before they think about marriage and more children.

Gorka Marquez has admitted his struggle to leave his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their daughter as he headed off for work. The Strictly Come Dancing star is preparing to hit the road with a number of her BBC One co-stars on the Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals UK tour.

Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez both had two-word responses as their return to Strictly Come Dancing was confirmed. The pair are among the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2023 edition of the BBC One show which was revealed by the broadcasted on Friday (April 21).

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the professional dancers, judges and presenters for the upcoming 2023 series - with a slew of fan favourites returning.The hit BBC One dance show is due to return this Autumn for its impressive and highly-anticipated 21st series. For the upcoming 2023 series, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back as presenters to oversee proceedings each weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing dancer Nadiya Bychkova has shared a sweet insight into her boyfriend Kai Widdrington's bond with her daughter Mila. After the Ukranian dancer, 33, made the decision for her six year old daughter to go to a school in London, she says Mila is adjusting perfectly and "doing really well". "We are very happy where we are at the moment and I love being with Kai and being a mother.

Strictly stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova fell in love behind the scenes, but since confirming their relationship, they haven't been shy about expressing their feelings for each other.In fact, in a new interview, Kai opened up about his hope that he and his girlfriend will have a family. Speaking to Yours magazine, the professional dancer said: "Would I like a family of my own one day? Of course".He went on: "I'd love to be a father.

Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams was in a world of pain after her leg “gave up” while she was walking through London. Kaye, who earlier this year got her first tattoo ever, is often seen on the ITV panel show with the likes of Charlene White, Denise Welch and Ruth Langsford. In an episode of her How to be 60 podcast, Kaye opened up about the moment her leg just “stopped working” and she was left wondering what happened.

AJ Odudu is one of the UK’s brightest presenting stars. In her over a decade long career, she’s hosted alongside big names like Emma Willis and Rylan Clark and even appeared for a stint on Strictly Come Dancing - that is until she tore a ligament and had to withdraw from the competition. But aside from her TV roles, what else do we know about the 35 year old’s life off screen? From those Strictly rumours to where she was brought up, here’s the 411 on AJ Odudu… Where was she born? AJ Odudu, full name Onatejiro Odudu, was born on February 12, 1988 in Blackburn, Lancashire to Nigerian parents.

Nadiya Bychkova has been working hard behind the scenes for her upcoming nationwide tour with boyfriend, Kai Widdrington.And on Sunday, the professional dancer sweetly celebrated her mother in a touching update. Taking part in an impromptu Instagram Q&A session, Nadiya revealed that her devoted mother has a huge part to play in the star's show.WATCH: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeover Over on her Instagram Stories, the 33-year-old Ballroom champion posted a heartwarming snapshot of herself kissing her mother's cheek.

Helen Skelton has been on cloud nine since winning the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour with her professional dance partner, Kai Widdrington. And on Monday, the star celebrated a new major achievement in collaboration with mental health charity, Mind.Taking to Instagram, the former Blue Peter presenter, 39, posted a snapshot of herself posing in a beanie which she carefully designed as part of a special project with Mind and GO Outdoors.WATCH: Helen Skelton shares insight into sun-soaked family trip awayIn a separate photograph, Helen could be seen flashing a huge grin alongside the likes of Julia Bradbury, David Seaman and Sean Fletcher."THANK YOU… We handed over the cheque to @mindcharity this weekend at @gooutdoors and we are blown away by the support," Helen penned in her caption.A post shared by Helen Skelton (@helenskelton)Helen joined forces with MindShe continued: "Up to 25,000 people will be able to access more support because you bought our hats! Thank you [smiley face emoji] @therealjuliabradbury @officialdavidseaman @seanfletchertv @blacks_online."MORE: Helen Skelton reacts to Strictly co-star dating rumours in latest appearanceWOW: Helen Skelton sizzles in sultry leather dress for stunning updateFans flooded the comments section with an array of heartfelt messages.

Helen Skelton has kept her love life to herself since announcing the sad news of her separation from rugby player Richie Myler last year.The Strictly finalist has been rumoured to be dating dancer Vito Coppola, however, with lots of headlines about their rumoured new relationship.The star was teased about the news stories on her Radio 5 Live show on Sunday, where she had the sweetest reaction.WATCH: Helen Skelton breaks down in tears as she talks about familyAs the programme was drawing to a close, newsreader Steve quipped to the star: "Just looking at the papers. Er, the front page of The Mirror is interesting."A bashful Helen thanked him for appearing on the show, and added: "Put the papers down, thank you".

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have a fairytale romance, and Kai regularly dotes on Nadiya's daughter Mila. However, Nadiya had her young girl before her romance with Kai developed, so who is the father of the six-year-old girl?Nadiya shares Mila with her ex-fiancé, Matija Skarabot, a Slovenian football player.

Nadiya Bychkova is not shy of showing off her incredible physique, often sharing photos of herself in a bikini or wearing incredibly sexy outfits.But last week she took it one step further by sharing her most daring selfie to date, which showed her topless whilst posing seductively for the camera.In the five snaps, the 33-year-old Strictly Come Dancing pro can be seen with her gorgeous blonde hair in loose waves and perfect smokey eye makeup whilst wearing just a pair of diamond earrings.VIDEO: Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington are the cutest couple in sweet videoIn some of the snaps, the mother-of-one can be seen playing around with different poses, such as blowing a kiss to the camera or biting her finger."She was the exact poem he wanted to write," she captioned the post.Nadiya's boyfriend of one year, fellow Strictly pro Kai Widdrington, was first to react to the sizzling snaps, but it seems he was lost for words as he simply posted three red heart emojis. Nadiya looked stunning in her daring selfiesFriend Nikita Kuzmin seemed to find the right words, writing: "Beautiful," whilst Nancy Xu added: "Wowwww."Nadiya and Kai began dating earlier last year, but only confirmed their romance in April, after weeks of speculation.Seaking to the Weekend Magazine, Ukraine-born pro Nadiya confirmed that she and Kai had been dating "for a couple of months now".

Helen Skelton has shown that she and Gorka Marquez are still firm friends despite missing out on the Strictly Come Dancing trophy. The Countryfile host and Spanish dancer made it all the way to the final of the BBC One dance contest back in December after viewers took Helen to their hearts and saw the TV star blossom with a series of excellent routines.

Nadiya Bychkova served up some high-octane glamour on Saturday as she posed up a storm in a plunging gown.Taking to Instagram, the 33-year-old shared an ultra-glam photograph of herself rocking a slinky gold dress adorned with thousands of sparkling sequins.WATCH: Strictly's Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova perform a romantic routineHer sheer number featured a daring thigh-high split, a plunging neckline and a cinched-in waist. Stunning!In the snapshot, Ukrainian native Nadiya looked every inch the belle of the ball as she perched on the corner of a box, flashing her impressively toned legs.A post shared by Nadiya Bychkova (@nadiyabychkova)Nadiya looked etherealAs for hair and makeup, the blonde beauty styled her platinum locks into voluminous waves and finished off her look with a touch of luminous highlighter, sleek eyebrows and a matte, nude lip.PHOTOS: Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington enjoy loved-up getawayWOW: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova showcases impressive abs in sporty crop topSharing the snapshot with her followers, Nadiya penned: "Elle était faite de magie que lui seul pouvait voir," which translates as: "She was made of magic that only he could see".Naidya's boyfriend, Kai Widdrington, 27, was among the first to react, commenting on her post with a bright red heart and a loved-up emoji.

Gorka Marquez has responded after Helen Skelton lifted the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy without him. The dancer and the Countryfile presenter made it all the way to the final of the BBC One dance competition back in December.

Helen Skelton and her dance partner Kai Widdrington who were crowned the overall winners of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.In honour of their phenomenal achievement, Helen shared an emotional update with her social media fans.WATCH: Janette Manrara talks Helen's 'emotional' journey on the showTaking to Instagram on Sunday, the mother-of-three, 39, posted a slew of nostalgic photos alongside the Strictly gang. In one photo, Helen was all smiles as she showed off her killer legs in a seriously sassy fringe mini dress.Elsewhere, the celeb was snapped proudly showing off her glitterball trophy alongside her professional dance partner, Kai, 27.A post shared by Helen Skelton (@helenskelton)The star looked radiantAlongside the snaps, Helen penned a bittersweet message to mark the end of her poignant Strictly Come Dancing chapter.

Strictly star Gemma Atkinson has announced that she's expecting her second child with professional dancer Gorka Marquez.

Soap star Alexandra Mardell has been crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special for 2022.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were gutted when the 2022 series came to an end last weekend.