Strictly 2024 is just around the corner with the line-up fully announced and a start date rumoured.
The likes of Nick Knowles, Paul Merson and Sam Quek are among those taking part this year. Meanwhile, actor Shayne Ward, actress Sarah Hadland and Gladiator Montell Douglas were confirmed as contestants recently.
Strictly 2024 start date
But when does Strictly begin? According to reports, the launch show could begin on September 14 while the first live show begins on September 21.
Fans of Strictly are already able to apply for tickets, reports claim. It’s reported that they can buy tickets for show dates at Elstree Studios including September 21 and 28 and other dates in October, November and December.
ED! has contacted the BBC for comment.
With a rumoured start date, who’s taking part in the series?
Read the full line-up below…
Strictly 2024 contestants: Chris McCausland
After much speculation on who has signed up this year, This Morning hosts Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle revealed on August 5 that actor and comedian Chris would the first celeb hitting the dancefloor next month.
He joked that his reveal was the “worst kept secret in British TV”.
The 47-year-old is most known for his role as Rudi in the CBeebies show Me Too! and regularly tours the UK with his comedy career. He also currently hosts his own Saturday morning ITV chat show, The Chris McCausland Show.
Chris is blind due to a genetic disorder of the eyes called retinitis pigmentosa.
“If anybody out there is thinking – how the hell is he going to do that? – then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing. I don’t dance, I haven’t danced, I can’t dance, I can’t see the dancing I will have to do. What can possibly go wrong? Okay don’”
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