Strictly Come Dancing

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Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.

Series 17

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Strictly Come Dancing: Series 17: Week 1

Week 1

BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing, Series 17, Week 1

After two weeks of rehearsals, the 15 couples perform live together for the first time.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the first live episode of the year. The 15 couples perform, hoping to impress judges Motsi Mabuse, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas.

Get ready to start dancing! Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the first live episode of this year’s spectacular series.

The celebrities have had two weeks to rehearse their first routine and tonight the 15 couples perform live. They are dancing to impress the viewers and our fabulous four judges, new judge Motsi Mabuse, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Shirley Ballas.

The judges score each couple but no-one leaves this week - instead their scores is carried over to next week when the viewers get the chance to vote for their favourite couple.

It is a show packed with entertainment and drama with plenty of first-night nerves - the quest for Glitterball glory has begun!

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