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.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Series 18: Launch Show

Launch Show

BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing, Series 18, Launch Show

This year's contestants make their grand entrance into the Strictly ballroom.

This year's contestants make their grand entrance into the famous Strictly ballroom for the very first time, and we find out which professionals they will be paired with.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2020. They will be joined in the ballroom by judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas and 12 brand new celebrities for what promises to be an unforgettable night of dance. 

As well as revealing this year’s pairings,  there will be two spectacular group routines from the Strictly professionals, a very special music performance from Joel Corry and MNEK, and the return of reigning champion Kelvin Fletcher.

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