The time has come – Strictly Come Dancing 2024 is around the corner, and we’re ready to find out which celebrity contestants are taking part.
There’s been plenty of speculation in the lead-up to the return of the BBC series, following controversies surrounding the TV show as it enters its 20th year.
Dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima are no longer in the professional line-up following allegations made against them by former partners.
Giovanni has denied the claims by Amanda Abbington, while Graziano said that he ‘regretted’ the actions that led to his departure after he was partnered with Zara McDermott.
Meanwhile, the other pros have been hard at work in rehearsals in preparation for the new season.
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Several big names have been rumoured for the cast, including Hannah Waddingham and Nick Knowles.
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Let’s find out which stars are going to be in with a chance of winning the Glitterball Trophy!
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First Strictly announcement incoming…
The first celebrity taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will be announced on This Morning on ITV, which begins at 10am.
That means there isn’t long to go at all! Keep your eyes peeled…
Will this X Factor winner join the line-up?
Another star who could be in with a chance of winning the Glitterball Trophy is X Factor winner Shayne Ward, who won the ITV series almost 20 years ago.
It’s been claimed that the Coronation Street actor is preparing to join Strictly – and if so, we can’t wait to see his moves.
‘Shayne is a previous winner of an audience-voted talent show so will have high hopes of doing it again. He is excited to begin training,’ a source said.
Who’s been rumoured for the cast so far?
Several big names have been tipped for Strictly 2024… and we can’t wait to find out which of the rumours turn out to be true.
One of the biggest names to be mentioned is none other than TV and theatre legend Hannah Waddingham, who is best-known among many people for her role as Rebecca in Ted Lasso.
She went on to co-host the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool last year, and has also appeared in Game of Thrones and a number of West End shows.
Strictly line-up set to be announced from today
Good morning everyone! Today the first of the Strictly 2024 contestants is set to be revealed, and we’re going to be keeping you updated every step of the way.
Stay tuned for all of the latest announcements!