Strictly Come Dancing first look as Tasha Ghouri and Pete Wicks lead stars in sequins - after show is hit by scandal
ok.co.ukThe full celebrity line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing has been unveiled just days before the show's launch, marking the 20th anniversary of the BBC dance competition.The show, which recently faced controversy over alleged abusive treatment of stars by professional dancers, will see 15 celebs battling it out for the coveted glitterball trophy.
In first look pictures, ladies are all glammed up in sequinned dresses, while the gents are looking dapper in suits of white, blue and yellow.The first episode airs on September 14, when we'll finally discover who's paired with whom.
Among the stars set to light up the dance floor this year are Love Island's Tasha Ghouri, TOWIE's Pete Wicks, Olympian Sam Quek MBE, actors Shayne Ward and Jamie Borthwick, presenter Nick Knowles, and JLS star JB Gill.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will be back as hosts for the 14-week run, culminating in a live final on December 14. Also joining the line-up are eighties icon Toyah Wilcox, Wynne Evans, Paul Merson, Sarah Hadland, Tom Dean MBE and Montell Douglas.The BBC has already released the first trailer for the upcoming series, featuring the pro dancers and celebs showing off their moves to the Vengaboys' We Like to Party.
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