Strictly Come Dancing 2023 isn’t too far away now and the first batch of celebrity contestants has just been confirmed.
Actress Amanda Abbington, national treasure Angela Rippon, West End star Layton Williams and news broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy have so far been announced.
But who else is tipped to be taking part? And when is it back? Read on…
The BBC ballroom competition is set to return to our TV screens this autumn with many more celebrities being tipped as contestants.
Last year, wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin and his dance partner Jowita Przysta? won the glitterball trophy, and it looks like many TV stars have a chance to follow in their lead.
When is Strictly returning?
The BBC hasn’t yet confirmed an exact date for the show’s return. However, looking at previous years, it usually begins later in September. We can expect the programme to be on our screens by mid to late September 2023.
Which hosts, judges and pro dancers are back?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back to host the BBC programme again this year. They’ve hosted together since 2014.
Meanwhile, judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke will be back in their judging seats in 2023.
Many of the beloved pro dancers will be returning too. These include Gorka Marquez, Jowita, Johannes Radebe, Katya Jones, Vito Coppola, Nancy Xu, Kai Widdrington, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice and Michelle Tsiakkas.
Joining them are Neil Jones, Dianne Buswell, Nikita Kuzmin, Lauren Oakley, Graziano Di Prima, Nadiya Bychkova, Carlos Gu and Karen Hauer.
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Rumoured Strictly Come Dancing 2023 stars
Ellie Leach
Actress Ellie Leach, who played the role of Faye Windass in Coronation Street for 12 years, might be putting on her dancing shoes.
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