Strictly Come Dancing season is almost upon us. This year's BBC One series is kicking off a little later than planned after the broadcaster adjusted its schedule to air special coverage of the Queen following her death on Thursday, September 8.
The show's original launch date fell within the period of official National Mourning. In line with government guidance, there was no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period, but it was suggested as a mark of respect at the discretion of individual organisations.
It means the Strictly Come Dancing launch show will now air on Friday, September 23, followed by the first live show on Saturday, September 24. This year will see Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas return to the panel, while Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will make a comeback to host.
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But what time does the launch show kick-off, how can you watch it and what time does the live series start? Here's everything you need to know including when the pairings will be confirmed.
When does Strictly Come Dancing 2022 start?
The Strictly 2022 launch show will start on Friday, September 23 at 7:00pm . It will air on BBC One until 8:50pm and is set to reveal this year's 15 celebrities paired up with their professionals.
John Legend will make an appearance while Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice will reprise their winning routine. After the pairings have been announced, the first live show will air the following night on Saturday, September 24, it will kick off at 6:45pm and run right through until 9:10pm.
Who is in the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up?
The Strictly Come Dancing line-up was confirmed earlier this year and includes soap stars Will Mellor and Kym Marsh, TV and radio presenter, Richie Anderson, Loose Women star Kaye Adams, comedians Jayde Adams and Ellie Taylor, five-time Paralympic champion, Ellie Simmonds, and broadcaster Tyler West.
Also taking part is singer Matt Goss, singer and actress Molly Rainford, who appeared on Britain's Got Talent when she was just 11, football legend Tony Adams, singer/songwriter Fleur East, presenter Hamza Yassin and actor James Bye. You can read more about the full Strictly 2022 line-up here
Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 professionals?
The professional dancers returning for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 are Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.
The professional dancers returning for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 are Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.
New additions have also been announced, they are Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Michelle Tsiakkas. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
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