Strictly Come Dancing is set to have two same-sex couples this year, as the full line up and parings have been confirmed.
Pairings between celebs and their professional dance partners were confirmed on the launch show on Friday. The pairings have already left fans speculating who is most likely to win the 2022 show, but among the expected excitement comes a series' first for Strictly.
For the first time ever - since the show began in 2004 - there will be both an all-male couple and an all-female couple competing, reports the Mirror. those couples are Jayde Adams who was paired with professional dancer Karen Hauer and Richie Anderson who was paired with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice
Comedian Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer said that they were thrilled when it was confirmed that they would be performing together.
Jayde said: "Karen IS Strictly”, as Karen replied: "I’m absolutely excited, I have so many ideas, too many ideas, this is going to be a golden moment for me.”
Radio 2 host Richie Anderson was paired up with male professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, and it's safe to say the news went down well.
He said: "Could you get anyone better than Mr Giovanni? I feel like I’m the envy of the British public right now!"
Giovanni was also pleased saying, “He’s got A LOT of energy, I’m very very happy!”
It comes amid fans believing they already know who will win the show.
According to bookmakers, Countryfile and former Blue Peter host Helen Skelton is the favourite to take home the Glitterball trophy this year.
But fans don't think this will be the case, and instead believed a singer and former I'm A Celebrity star was instead set to be crowned the winner in December.
Taking to Twitter, fans suggested Fleur East was set for victory with her dance partner Vito Coppola.
One viewer tweeted: "Fleur is going to win," as another said: "I think Fleur will win."
A third tweeted: "Well based off that group dance. Fleur East wins #Strictly 2022. Kym Marsh in the semi-finals at least."
Another agreed: "Fleur East is going to win this DID YOU SEE THAT?"
A fifth fan commented: "I’m going to call it super early this year… Fleur and Vito for the win."
Speaking during the show, Fleur performed a rap for her pro dance partner and shared her excitement to be doing the show.
Meanwhile, Vito said: "Behind this smile I’m very tough but I’m sure that she’s going to be alright because she’s a hard worker too!"
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