What time is Strictly Come Dancing on tonight, who's taking part and latest odds with early favourite

Tess Daly is known for taking stock of her health and fitness, and a recent swimsuit photo proves she's in better shape than ever. She took to Instagram with the snap as she shot for beachwear brand Naia Beach, and fans and fellow stars were blown away by how good she looked.

The whole country is well and truly hooked on Strictly Come Dancing and television presenter Vernon Kay is no different.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2021 is back, and the celebrities, their professional partners and even the judges are wowing us with their out-of-this-world outfits. From sequins to feathers, we're spoilt for choice, but the show's two hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have been bringing it every week so far when it comes to their fashion decisions.The gorgeous pair looks absolutely stunning as always, and we can't seem to keep our eyes off them.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left disappointed after Saturday night's live show skipped a dance from the professional dancers in the opening. While the show launched straight into an epic first performance from the pros in its first instalment, which saw the group using umbrellas and the editing team playing with the colour effects, this week was empty.

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Tess Daly was clearly feeling emotional as she reminisced about her first pregnancy on Friday. Taking to Instagram, the Strictly Come Dancing host shared a sweet throwback snap of herself with husband Vernon Kay just weeks before they welcomed their first child Phoebe.MORE: Tess Daly looks sensational in 'extra' Strictly-inspired dress on date with Vernon KayThe snap sees Tess smiling whilst wrapping her arms around her husband.

Strictly Come Dancing's first ever all-male same sex couple John Whaite and Johannes Radebe sent the professional dancers, show audience and judges into a massive round of applause after their hugely successful first dance during Saturday night's show. While the entire studio were overwhelmed by the power and technique delivered in the performance, head judge Shirley Ballas also labelled it a "testimony to the same sex couple".

Tess Daly looked stunning in a striking red ensemble as she opened the show for the first dances of Strictly Come Dancing 2021. The 52 year old presenter, who has hosted Strictly's main show together with Claudia Winkleman since 2014, wowed with a gorgeous red ensemble for the first dances on Saturday 25 September.Tess shared a glimpse of her look to her 770,000 Instagram followers and revealed how she was channelling the emoji of the woman in a red dress.

Maura Higgins has shared a heartfelt message of support for her boyfriend Giovanni Pernice ahead of tonight’s first dance on Strictly Come Dancing, which sees the Sicilian professional dancer paired up with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis this year.The 30 year old former Love Island star met and started seeing Giovanni, 31, this year, and the pair have been posting loved-up pictures and images together on their social media since they went official in the summer.

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly sure knows a thing or two about fashion - and her latest number is certainly a sight for sore eyes!Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, the TV star - who is married to Vernon Kay - shared a gorgeous snap of herself looking absolutely sensational in a black one-shoulder number for date night.Exclusive: Tess Daly details secret wedding vow renewal story for the first timeWATCH: Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman's five style lessonsThe striking Taller Marmo

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman admitted that she almost quit the show over the potential start date of this years series. The mother-of-three hosts the popular BBC show with Tess Daly, but she almost decided not to return since her eldest son was heading off to university.

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.

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