Strictly Come Dancing class of 2021 unite for first official group snap

Strictly Come Dancing has already got us hooked from the first live show. Saturday's extravaganza includedRose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's sensational jive – what was Shirley thinking whipping out the four paddle? – and John Waite making history as he took to the floor with Johannes Radebe.

The girlfriend of Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Nikita Kuzmin has gushed over his "mesmerising" routine with his celebrity partner Tilly Ramsay. Saturday night saw the dance partners effortlessly perform the waltz to Camila Cabello's track Consequences, with Tilly's celebrity chef dad Gordon Ramsay gushing that he was "so proud" of his nineteen year old daughter.

Last year, Strictly Come Dancing saw its first same-sex couple, Nicola Adams and Katya Jones, take to the dancefloor.

incoming Strictly Come Dancing cohort will fare appears to be my superpower. Whether it’s a sixth sense that can detect two left feet or whether I’ve just watched too much of the BBC’s premier dancing programme, I have form for guessing who will do well and who will fail.

Strictly ’s unnamed professional dancer who tested positive for Covid earlier in the month will be back with their celebrity partner in time for Saturday’s performance. The Strictly Come Dancing professional remains anonymous after successfully testing negative on Wednesday, giving them and their celebrity partner just two days to prepare for the weekend’s show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has shared a glimpse inside his stunning London apartment.The professional dancer, 34, who has made history on the BBC show in his same-sex male pairing with Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, has shared a collection of snaps of his modern pad to his 244,000 Instagram followers.

A third Strictly professional dancer has reportedly refused to take the Covid vaccine, which is said to have created an atmosphere of fear and worry. It was initially alleged that two dancers had refused the jab ahead of the launch on Saturday evening, which left some celebrities cautious about being paired with them.

incoming Strictly Come Dancing cohort will fare appears to be my superpower. Whether it’s a sixth sense that can detect two left feet or whether I’ve just watched too much of the BBC’s premier dancing programme, I have form for guessing who will do well and who will fail.

Loose Women panelist and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Judi Love gave us an update on her Strictly training in her OK! column this week.

James Jordan and Kristina Rihanoff were seen clashing on Good Morning Britain§ on Tuesday 21 September. Former Strictly Come Dancing pros James and Kristina, both 43, appeared on the ITV news show to debate if the Strictly professionals should be made to be vaccinated or leave the job.The debate was sparked following reports that two unnamed Strictly professionals have refused the jab, with another being added to the list recently.

Strictly Come Dancing's launch show on Saturday is said to have received 7million viewers and peaked at 7.3million. According to reports, this is the the BBC One show's "lowest audience" since it first introduced the pairing episode in 2010.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were over the moon when the show returned to our screens with Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and the rest of the gang. And there’s even more reason to be excited because the dance partnerships have been unveiled.

The newest season of Strictly is here, and its 15 new celebrity contestants and their pairings have been revealed. We can't wait to see everyone take to the ballroom floor and this year we have multiple new professionals joining the cast.

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers were over the moon when the show returned to our screens with Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and the rest of the gang. But now there’s even more reason to be excited because the dance partnerships have been unveiled - and there’s some great pairings set to brighten up our Saturday nights on the countdown to Christmas.

Tonight has seen the launch of Strictly Come Dancing hit our screens for a brand new season of incredible dance-moves and equally as incredible outfits.

Strictly Come Dancing has been hit with concern as report state two pro-dancers "refused Covid jabs" and some celebrities are cautious to be paired with them. It has been reported that the pair are the only professional dancers out of the 18 to have not had vaccinations in the lead up to the new series.

Strictly Come Dancing returned last year determined to keep the country smiling. It’s something the dancing competition has done since it first aired in 2004, with the late Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly at the helm, bringing glitter, rhinestones and dad dancing to Saturday night TV.

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another series this 2021 and we can't wait to see the celebs hit the dancefloor. Amongst the show's many famous faces is Tilly Ramsay, who might not be as well-known to some of the show's older viewers.