Dust off those mirrorballs, dig out the sequins and shine those dancing shoes: Strictly Come Dancing is back.
The 20th series of the dance competition will, as ever, see another assortment contestants take to the floor as they waltz, quickstep, jive and tango their way towards that sought-after Glitterball Trophy. Taking to the dancefloor this series are Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams, Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds, Tyler West, Matt Goss, Ellie Taylor, Molly Rainford, Tony Adams MBE, Fleur East, Hamza Yassin, James Bye and Helen Skelton – and they’re all raring to go, if slightly daunted by the whole ordeal.
Competing on Strictly is no small task, whether the celebs are starting off with twinkle toes or two left feet – so why did this year’s dancers want to get involved? Loose Women’s Kaye Adams, 59, said: “I had two lightbulb moments.