The return of Strictly Come Dancing is fast approaching and this year's celebrities, judges and professional dancers have all been confirmed. With a date in the calendar for the recording of this year's launch show, attentions have now turned to how you can be in the audience for the live Saturday night shows.
Strictly, which is back for it's 20th series, will welcome back its live studio audience for its 2022 run. Hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the series recently unveiled the 15 celebrities who will be taking to the floor. You can read more about who they are here.
A date has been locked in for Wednesday, September 7 for the recording of the Launch Show. The first live show will then take place two weeks after on Saturday, September 24. But how can you get tickets for the live show? Here's everything you need to know.
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How can I apply to be in Strictly Come Dancing's live audience?
Applications are now open to be part of Strictly 2022's live studio audience. People will once again get the chance to watch the action as it unfolds. You can apply for tickets here.
A statement on the BBC Shows and Tours website reads: "The stunning 20th series returns, bringing glamour and show stopping dancing back to Saturday nights on BBC One - and we're extremely excited to be able to welcome an audience back to the studio for this year's shows."
It continues: "Hosted by the very talented and glamorous Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show will once again come live from Elstree Film and Television Studios with a one off special live from the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool."
According to the site, tickets will be allocated by random draw. Registration is now open for this year's live shows. You can apply for tickets at any time until 10pm on Sunday, August 28.
The website warns that World Cup football matches are set to impact the scheduling of some of this year's December recordings. It is also noted that:
- Rather than its regular Saturday slot, the semi-final is recording on Sunday, December 11.
- Details of the first December show are still to be confirmed and tickets will be advertised in a separate random draw nearer the time once a scheduling decision has been made.
If successful, tickets are non-transferable and cannot be transferred to another date or a person who is not named on the ticket. Only apply if you are intending to be the named ticket holder. Once tickets are dispatched the name on the ticket cannot be changed and must match the approved ID on the day.
All attendees must be over the age of 14 (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times). For more showbiz and television stories, get our newsletter here.
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