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

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Strictly Come Dancing: Series 19: Launch Show

Series 19

BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing, Series 19, Launch Show

Tess and Claudia return with Shirley, Craig, Motsi and new judge Anton Du Beke.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series. Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse return alongside new judge Anton Du Beke.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return to the ballroom for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2021. Dusting off their paddles are returning judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse, alongside the newest addition to the panel, Strictly's longest-serving professional dancer Anton Du Beke.

Fifteen new celebrities are paired with professional partners before taking to the floor for the first time in a huge group number. There are two routines from the Strictly professionals, one of which introduces our four brand new dancers. Not to be missed are the return of reigning champion Bill Bailey and a spectacular music performance from Anne Marie. It’s time to start dancing!

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