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Strictly Come Dancing 2023 pairings confirmed in sizzling launch show

Finally, partners for 21st series of BBC One dance show are revealed

Strictly Come Dancing celebrity and pro pairings for the 2023 series can finally be revealed following confirmation from the BBC.

Fans welcomed the BBC One dance contest back to screens for a 21st series this evening (Saturday September 16) for the traditional annual launch show.

Not only was a welcome portion of glitter, glamour and glorious dancing unveiled to homes across the UK, but this series’ stars were too.

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And as well as taking part in a huge group number on the dance floor for the first time, the 15 celebs putting their best dancing feet forward have also been matched up with their pros for the series.

So who’s dancing with who?

Strictly 2023 cast
Strictly 2023 contestants and pro pairings have been unveiled on the launch show (Credit: BBC)

Strictly 2023 celeb and pro pairings confirmed

Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk
Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice
Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu
Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington
Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe
Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell
Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola
Jody Cundy and Jowita Przysta?
Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Lauren Oakley
Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin
Les Dennis and Nancy Xu
Nigel Harman and Katya Jones
Nikita Kanda and

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer