FIRST LOOK Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show 2026

It's BACK! With three new hosts...

BBC One has released a first look at this year's Strictly Come Dancing launch show which airs this weekend to kick off series 24, and there's a brand new hosting trio in the ballroom, as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take the helm.

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The launch show opens in spectacular style, with an incredible performance from the entire Strictly cast, with a spectacular group number introducing the five new Pros who have joined Strictly this year.

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Plus reigning champion Karen Carney returns to dance her iconic football jive with Carlos Gu.

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As fifteen celebrities nervously wait to find out their professional partners, this year, there’s a twist! For the first time, each celebrity and Pro will discover the identity of their partner in front of the Strictly studio audience via three specially choreographed group dance routines.

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And Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke return to the judging panel to keep a watchful eye over proceedings before the competition officially kicks off.

Expect high energy, surprises, and a whole lot of dancing as this year’s celebs are tested like never before!

Strictly Come Dancing returns Saturday 19th September at 7.25pm on BBC One