With Strictly Come Dancing set to return to our screens in a matter of weeks, fans will be able to get their first look at this year’s jaw dropping professionals when The Launch trailer drops ahead of the new series.
The highly anticipated trailer will be aired on BBC One this Saturday night (2 September) and will see our favourite professional dancers perform a stunning routine which will open the launch show with a glitter filled bang later this month.
Filmed at the Tate Britain in central London, the stylish gallery serves as the perfect backdrop for all the dance and drama we could expect from the annual dancing extravaganza.
With several returning favourites confirmed to be taking part this year, the opening show line up will feature Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, and Vito Coppola!
Although fans will still have to wait a little longer to find out which celebrity has been paired with which pro - we’ve got a sneaky peek behind the scenes of the upcoming trailer to tide you over before the battle for the glitter ball trophy commences.
In one stunning snap released by the BBC, professional dancers Graziano Di Prima and Katya Jones could be seen striking a pose together while dressed in glamorous and glitzy gold outfits.
Graziano previously took home the coveted trophy after he won the 2021 Christmas Special with singer Anne-Marie.
Katya meanwhile, has also had a taste of victory back in 2017, when she famously beat some tough competition to win the 15th series of the show with Holby City actor Joe McFadden.
A second snap also gives fans a firsthand look at Nadiya Bychkova, who just like her fellow dancers was sporting a gold ensemble featuring a beautifully flowing gown.
This year will be her 6th attempt at securing the trophy, after having been eliminated twice in week 11 of the show previously.
In a final preview photo shared by the BBC ahead of the trailer’s launch, fans can also catch a glimpse of Vito Coppola & Jowita Przystal who will be sporting matching black outfits for the occasion.
Dressed in a black leather blazer, Vito could be seen staring intently into the distance, while last year’s winner Jowitza donned a stunning wet look bra, while a chiffon dress draped over half of her torso.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens on Saturday 23 September 2023
