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We're now up and running with this year's Strictly Come Dancing. | CREDIT LINE:BBC/Ray Burmiston/BBC Creative

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Latest Odds: Here's who all 15 celebs will be dancing with and how the bookies rate their chances - Dani and Nikita lead the way

We now know which professional dancers the celebrities will be dancing with as the first of the live shows draws near.

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing is now officially underway - with the nervous celebrities paired with their professional dancers on Saturday (September 19).

Strictly first aired back in 2004 and has become the world’s most successful reality television franchaise - there are version in over 60 different countries around the world.

Previously presented by Bruce ForsythTess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, there have been 23 series of the dancing competition, with former winners including the likes of Caroline Flack, Bill Bailey, Joe McFadden and Alesha Dixon.

And this year sees a big change, with a brand new presenting team in place consisting of Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe, and pro-dancer Johannes Radebe.

This weekend will see the first of the live shows, with 15 famous faces battling on the dancefloor for the Glitterball Trophy.

Here’s who all 15 have been paired up with, and how the bookies fancy their chances, from hot favourites to huge long-shots.

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