Strictly Come Dancing's return date has been confirmed - and fans only have days to wait. The BBC One dance contest will return to screens next month for its 22nd series.

It is also a big year for the much-loved dance show as its also celebrating its 20th anniversary. The debut episode of Strictly, which wwas first broadcast on May 15 2004, and featured Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth as presenters.

and the late Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, and Bruno Tonioli making up the judging panel. Famous faces who starred in the programme's debut season two decades ago included David Dickinson, Lesley Garrett, Verona Joseph, Natasha Kaplinsky, Martin Offiah, Erin Boag, Christopher Parker, Claire Sweeney and Jason Wood. READ MORE: Ryan Thomas supported as he confirms heartbreaking loss four years after singer dad's death It has recently been confirmed that Tess will be back at the helm alongside co-host Claudia Winkleman with Craig back on the judging panel alongside Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

And Strictly fans will finally discover which of this year's celebrities will be partnered with which professional dancer when the launch show airs on Saturday, September 14.

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