Strictly Come Dancing's 2022 launch date confirmed and there's not long to go

– Helen SkeltonThe TV and radio presenter, 39, said she was “really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure”. She has presented various shows throughout her career including BBC’s Countryfile, Newsround and Blue Peter. Skelton has also worked on several major sporting events and has recently been announced as the new host of the BBC Radio 5 Live Sunday morning slot.

Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom to celebrate the 20th series. The hit BBC programme has been forced to cancel Blackpool week for two years running due to Covid-19, and now thanks to a shiny new overhaul, it has been transformed to its former glory and will welcome more memorable routines.

Strictly Come Dancing fans will be delighted to know that the BBC's much anticipated dance contest is set to return in a matter of weeks. Strictly has been at the centre of our screens since 2004 airing on Saturday night's from autumn right up until Christmas.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu has announced.The 34-year-old, who was forced to withdraw from the final of the dancing competition last year after suffering a torn ligament, revealed the news on The Big Breakfast alongside co-host Mo Gilligan. She said: “We do have the exclusive that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is going to be September 17.

Tess Daly is counting down the weeks until the return of Strictly Come Dancing.MORE: Tess Daly sends flirty message to husband Vernon KayWith all the celebrities now confirmed, the wait is on until the launch show, which will take place at the start of September. WATCH: Tess Daly beams as she models her latest beachwearIn the meantime, however, Tess is making the most of the summer break.READ: Strictly's Tess Daly surprises with baby photo as she makes family announcementMORE: Tess Daly stuns fans with sultry golden hour selfieEarlier this week, the mum-of-two took to Instagram to share a few snapshots from her family break in the Isle of Wight.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking ‘what’s occurring?’ after BBC Three announced a beloved TV character would be strapping on their dancing shoes in the hopes of snatching the Glitterball trophy. A tweet posted on Friday said Nessa, portrayed by Ruth Jones, from Gavin and Stacey would be the latest star joining the cast.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has been announced as the final contestant to join BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The 39 year old mother of three will don her dancing shoes alongside the likes of Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East. The celebrities will have to put their best foots forward to impress the Strictly judges: Motsi Mabuse, 41, Shirley Ballas, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 57, as well as Anton Du Beke, 56, who will be a permanent judge this series.

The professionals of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing have cosied up together, posing for a sweet snap as they start rehearsals for the 2022 series of the show, which is due to start in September. All 12 celebrities have now been announced for this year's series, and the line-up includes the likes of actor Will Mellor, former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, Loose Women's Kaye Adams, and singer Fleur East.

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Strictly Come Dancing is slowly announcing its 2022 line-up. In September, the BBC series will return for its 20th anniversary series presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The first announcements were made on 4 August, with more names being revealed every day for the following week.

Strictly bosses have confirmed radio DJ Tyler West as the sixth celeb to join the line-up this autumn. The TV presenter and radio host will be dancing alongside the likes of former Corrie stars Kym Marsh and Will Mellor and Scots journalist Kaye Adams for the popular BBC show.

It’s almost time to get your glad rags on as Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is right around the corner. The BBC flagship programme, fronted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, is set to return in just a matter of weeks for its 20th year and unsurprisingly, there’s already been a mountain of buzz. Already, we’ve had the professional dancers’ line-up revealed, with four newcomers on the bill, and the first batch of contestants are also coming in thick and fast.

Strictly bosses have confirmed Scots presenter Kaye Adams as the fourth celeb to join the line-up this autumn. The BBC Radio Two presenter will be dancing alongside the likes of former Corrie stars Kym Marsh and Will Mellor.