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07/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/05/2024 17:10
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 - Everything you need to know about the new series and 20th anniversary celebrations
Published: 6 July 2024
Strictly Come Dancing is returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in autumn 2024 with another spectacular series of glitz, glamour and unforgettable performances with the brand new series promising to be extra special as Strictly turns 20!
Made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, Strictly Come Dancing, which recently won in the Best Entertainment category at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards, will be presented by Tess Daly, who has presented during every series since the very first back in 2004, alongside the ever faithful Claudia Winkleman in the famous ballroom.
Here's everything we know about the series so far...
When is Strictly Come Dancing back on BBC One and BBC iPlayer?
Strictly Come Dancing will return in autumn 2024 with broadcast details to be confirmed in due course.
Who are the Strictly 2024 celebrity contestants?
The Strictly Come Dancing 2024 celebrity contestants will be revealed in due course.
Who are the Strictly 2024 professional dancers?
Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola will all take to the Strictly dancefloor, guaranteeing viewers an abundance of spectacular routines. They're ready to dazzle and delight with their extraordinary talent and choreography.
Meet the Strictly 2024 judges
The judges' desks will see the return of the awesome foursome - Queen of Latin Shirley Ballas, the magnificent Motsi Mabuse, the fantastically fab-u-lous Craig Revel-Horwood and the always effervescent Anton Du Beke.
There will also be so much more for viewers to look forward to, including the phenomenal musical backdrop provided by Dave Arch and his wonderful band and the amazing singers, unforgettable group routines, world class music acts performing in the Strictly Ballroom, theme weeks and of course the much anticipated trip to the North West of England as the show takes up residency for one week only in the iconic and much loved Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.
Strictly 20th Anniversary Special
Viewers are in for an extra special 20th birthday treat as an unmissable one-off programme will also be coming to BBC One and iPlayer that promises a journey through 20 years of unforgettable entertainment featuring iconic performances and plenty of heart-warming interviews with past celebrity stars, professional dancers, and judges too.
The programme, made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, will showcase why Strictly Come Dancing has captured the hearts of the nation for the past 20 years as one of the BBC's best known and well-loved programmes.