Strictly Come Dancing's new professionals reveal how they were chosen for the hit show

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.

Craig Revel Horwood is a familiar face to television viewers and has appeared on the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel since day one back in 2004.MORE: Who is Craig Revel Horwood's partner? Get the detailsHe's established himself as being TV's Mr Nasty due to his brutally honest opinions on the BBC show's dances, and we're dreading the scathing critiques he'll have for this year's batch of stars.But what is his net worth? Find out all about Craig's incredible wealth here...WATCH: Craig Revel

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.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has revealed he signed up to Strictly Come Dancing after his kids sat him down and told him he had to take part if he ever had the chance.The dad-of-three said he felt he had no choice when his children, daughters Susanna and Jessica and son Chuck, said they’d love to see him take to the famous dance floor.The 44-year-old presenter explained: “I’ve got three kids who are 14, 12 and 10 and they sat me down at Christmas and said, ‘Dad, if you ever get asked again,

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has set a wedding date with partner Jonathan Myring. Looking uncharacteristically bright and beaming on Lorraine on Wednesday morning, he revealed the news as he was promoting the upcoming series of Strictly, due to begin later this month.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has tested positive for Covid-19. The news comes just days ahead of the Saturday premiere of the new 2021 series.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has announced that he has split from his wife Lucy just days before the start of the BBC1 show.The former England rugby player, 38, who shares daughters Phoenix, four, and Ruby, one, with Lucy, 32, has been married for five years but moved out of their west London home a few weeks ago.

EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis has opened up on how she's preparing for Strictly Come Dancing ahead of her debut.The 30 year old actress is set to make Strictly history as the first deaf contestant to compete on the series. Rose, who plays Frankie Lewis on EastEnders, will compete alongside Judi Love, Tom Fletcher, Katie McGlynn and many more for the Glitterball trophy.

The Strictly Come Dancing fever is building as fans eagerly await the season start on Saturday 18 September. In the run-up to release, Strictly have released their first cast photo as the class of 2021 come together for a group snap ahead of the show’s start.

Strictly Come Dancing contestants have reportedly been told to “avoid partying” while filming the series this year to try and avoid catching Covid-19. Last year, longtime professional dancer Katya Jones and her celebrity partner Nicola Adams were devastated when they had to withdraw from the competition after just a few dances.

Strictly Come Dancing Judge Motsi Mabuse is set to take on her third year on the panel and sat down with OK! VIP’s to share her excitement about the hit dancing show.

The start date for Strictly Come Dancing has been announced online, days after contestant Dan Walker appeared to accidentally let a date slip. During Wednesday's episode of BBC Breakfast, Dan, 44, appeared to let slip that the start date will in fact be 18 September, which is just over two weeks away.The presenter was talking to co-host Louise Minchin as she revealed that her last day on the BBC Breakfast sofa will be September 15.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan Walker appeared to accidentally let slip the start date of the upcoming series on Wednesday's episode of BBC Breakfast.The hit BBC One dance show typically kicks off in September, however, confirmation of when the new series was due to start had yet to be revealed.

The celebrities have been revealed, the Glitterball has been given a thorough polish and the countdown to the start of the 2021 season of Strictly Come Dancing has officially begun.

Michael Gove's dancing in a Scottish nightclub lacked "real urgency or inner rhythm", according to a judge on Strictly Come Dancing.Craig Revel Horwood rated the politician's moves to be a three out of 10, but gave Mr Gove the maximum score possible for "enjoying himself".The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 54, was spotted dancing in a dark suit with no tie at the Pipe club night in Aberdeen, with the venue posting a video on Facebook showing him throwing shapes on the dancefloor.On