Strictly Come Dancing fans have branded one decision 'criminal' as this year's pairings were unveiled. The launch show of the BBC One dance contest's 2024 series aired on Saturday night (September 14) marking the return of the hit show.
The programme saw this year's crop of celebrity contestants being partnered up with their professional dancers for the first time during the pre-recorded show ahead of their first live performances next Saturday (September 21).
Among them was JLS star JB Gill who discovered he'd be taking part in the hit dance series, which marks its 20th year on air this year, with Amy Dowden following her much-anticpated return to the ballroom after undergoing treatment for cancer during the 2023 series. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2024 confirmed pairings of celebrities and professional partners full list There was also a first for Michelle Tsiakkas as for the first time since joining Strictly in 2022, she was given a celebrity dance partner in the shape of EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick And fan-favourite Neil Jones has also landed himself a partner this year for the first time since the 2021 series.
He's been paired with 80s music legend Toyah Willcox who said of being matched with Neil: "I met Neil and I was in heaven. All of you are beautiful boys but not as beautiful as Neil!" Sadly, however, some dancers have missed out on having dance partners this year and they are: Lauren Oakley, Kai Widdrington and Carlos Gu.
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