The BBC have confirmed what will replace the Strictly Come Dancing launch show on Saturday night, after the new series was postponed until after the Queen's funeral. And the show that will air in its intended time slot is in a clear nod to Her Majesty's memory.
After a lot of speculation from Strictly fans that the pre-recorded curtain raiser to this year might be shelved in the aftermath of the Queen's death, it was confirmed that the launch had been pushed back to Friday,. September 23, just 24 hours before the live shows start.
The Strictly launch was recorded on Wednesday, September 7, the day before the Queen's passing, with the identity of this year's couples being revealed. But now viewers finding out which celeb is with pro dancer will now go right to the wire, with the programme being pushed back.
