Strictly Come Dancing is about to waltz back onto our screens for another season. The iconic show will return in just over 24 hours time for the series 23 launch episode.
The professional dancers who will be taking part in the 2025 edition have been confirmed. It includes two new faces to get familiar with.
See when the first live show will take place - and why it isn’t this weekend. Plus learn about the major change to voting for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing begins.
Before the show begins the odds have been issued and Oddschecker has named an early favourite. Find out who it is!
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1. Dani Dyer - withdrawn
Among the pre-show favourites to win, Love Island winner Dani Dyer has had to withdraw from the show due to injury. | BBC Photo: BBC
2. Thomas Skinner - eliminated
One-time Apprentice candidate, Thomas Skinner was the first to be eliminated. He was sent home in week 2. | BBC Photo: BBC
3. Ross King - eliminated
GMB's Hollywood Correspondent has swapped the glitz of LA for Strictly. He was the second to be eliminated in series 23. | BBC Photo: BBC
4. Chris Robshaw - eliminated
Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw is part of the cast of Strictly 2025. He was the third star to be eliminated. Chris left in week four. | BBC Photo: BBC
5. Stefan Dennis - withdrawn
Paul Robinson from Neighbours was part of the cast for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. He had to leave due to injury before week five. | BBC Photo: BBC
6. Balvinder Sopal - 200/1
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal is heading to the ballroom for Strictly. She has been in the bottom-two twice in a row - she has very long odds to win. She is 200/1 to win via Oddschecker. | BBC Photo: BBC