Strictly Come Dancing is about to waltz back onto our screens for another season. The iconic show will return in just over 24 hours time for the series 23 launch episode.
The professional dancers who will be taking part in the 2025 edition have been confirmed. It includes two new faces to get familiar with.
See when the first live show will take place - and why it isn’t this weekend. Plus learn about the major change to voting for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing begins.
Before the show begins the odds have been issued and Oddschecker has named an early favourite. Find out who it is!
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5. Stefan Dennis - withdrawn
Paul Robinson from Neighbours was part of the cast for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. He had to leave due to injury before week five. | BBC Photo: BBC
6. Balvinder Sopal - 200/1
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal is heading to the ballroom for Strictly. She has been in the bottom-two twice in a row - she has very long odds to win. She is 200/1 to win via Oddschecker. | BBC Photo: BBC
7. La Voix - 66/1
Drag star and RuPaul runner-up La Voix is part of the cast for Strictly 2025. La Voix had a torrid time in week four, scoring a record low for that week in the competition from the judges. La Voix is 66/1 to win via Oddschecker | BBC Photo: BBC
8. Harry Aikines-Aryeetey - 50/1
Gladiators favourite Nitro has gone back to the Strictly ballroom floor after being in the 2024 Christmas special. He has slipped down the pack a bit and now has long odds to win. He is 50/1 to lift the Glitterball Trophy via Oddschecker. | BBC Photo: BBC