The complete line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing series has been revealed ahead of the BBC One talent show's launch night on 6 September.

Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace, Bargain Hunt's Tim Wonnacott and Mrs Brown's Boys actress Jennifer Gibney join 12 other celebrities previously announced.

They include pop stars Pixie Lott and Frankie Bridge, DJ Scott Mills and Judy Murray, mother of tennis player Andy.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will co-host the ballroom competition.

The pair were confirmed as the show's new full-time hosts following Sir Bruce Forsyth's decision to step down as presenter.

Naturalist Steve Backshall, EastEnders actor Jake Wood, reality TV star Mark Wright, ex-rugby player Thom Evans and Blue's Simon Webbe round out this year's male contingent.

They will be joined in the green room by Casualty actress Sunetra Sarker, Big Brother contestant turned broadcaster Alison Hammond and TV presenter Caroline Flack.

Gibney, who plays Mrs Brown's daughter in the popular sitcom and is the wife of Mrs Brown herself - comedian Brendan O'Carroll - said "excited" was an inadequate word to describe how she felt to be taking part in the show.

Former greengrocer Wallace said he could not wait to "live in a Strictly bubble", while former auctioneer Wonnacott said he had signed on so he could take his wife dancing on their 30th wedding anniversary.

Bookmaker William Hill has made Pixie Lott 5-1 favourite to win, closely followed by Bridge and Webbe, who are both 6-1. Wonnacott is the 33-1 outsider.

BBC Radio 2 presenter and journalist Jeremy Vine is the first celebrity to be announced for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing 2015.

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Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and EastEnders actress Kellie Bright have joined the line-up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote is the latest celebrity to join this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up.

Foote started her career in Grange Hill before going on to play Katy Armstrong in the ITV soap.

She left the show earlier this year, when she was reported to be going to "pursue work in the US".

BBC Breakfast's weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has just been unveiled as the next contestant to be on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Singer Peter Andre has just been announced as the latest star to sign up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing

Professional boxer Anthony Ogogo has been announced as the next celebrity take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

...news that The Wanted's Jay McGuiness has joined the Strictly Come Dancing contestant line-up.

Television and radio presenter Anita Rani has become the next contestant to join Strictly Come Dancing.

Add to that motley crew, Daniel O'Donnell - a man who could make Pat Boone look like a hell-raiser...:P

I don't think I'll be wasting my time with this somehow...

Add to that motley crew, Daniel O'Donnell - a man who could make Pat Boone look like a hell-raiser...:P

I don't think I'll be wasting my time with this somehow...
...you can always leave the country to avoid it?

Next up! The Midwife star Helen George. The actress - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the BBC One drama - is "really excited" to be featuring in the show, which returns next month.

The opening episode of Strictly Come Dancing was watched by 8.7 million people on Saturday night, up from 8.4 million last year.

The final for the 2015 series will be boardcast tomorrow.

The Great British Bake-Off judge Mary Berry has turned down the chance to don glitzy ballroom dresses on Strictly Come Dancing.

Explaining to the Radio Times why she said no to the BBC One show, she said: "My husband and children would kill me.

"I have two left feet and would make a terrible fool of myself."

We're sure that wouldn't have been the case Mary.

You'd have whipped the ballroom into a frenzy, beaten off the competition and seen a steady rise in your dancing abilities - no wooden spoon for you.

Criminal barrister Robert Rinder, star of reality court show Judge Rinder, has joined Strictly Come Dancing.

Rinder is the 12th contestant to be announced for this year's series, which begins on 3 September.

Singer Anastacia, BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty, former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, model Daisy Lowe, former Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac, Kiss FM DJ Melvin Odoom, singers Louise Redknapp and Will Young; and presenters Ore Oduba and Laura Whitmore are the other confirmed celebrity contestants on the show.

Gymnast Claudia Fragapane, who has just competed for Team GB at the Rio Olympics, was also added to the line-up over the weekend.

The remaining three celebrity contestants to be taking part in this year's competition will be revealed on The One Show on Monday evening.

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Aston Merrygold joins line-up

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Aston Merrygold is the latest contestant announced for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The former JLS singer said: "I'm so happy to be joining Strictly 2017, it is such a brilliant show and I've followed it for years." So far, one celebrity has been revealed per day for the new series of Strictly, which begins on BBC One in September. Tess and Claudia will return to host, but it will be the first series without Len Goodman on the judging panel.

Susan Calman is the latest contestant announced for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The Scottish comic told the Jeremy Vine show: "I am the last person on the dancefloor!" "I haven't worn heels or a dress since the 1970s... my mother will die happy to see me in a dress and glitter."

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Full line-up confirmed

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Two pop stars, two comedians, a vicar and a Paralympian athlete help to make up the star-studded line-up for the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing. They will be joined by broadcasters, actors and a magician's widow when the show launches on BBC One next month. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return to host the first series not to have Len Goodman as a judge. Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood will instead be joined by ballroom champion Shirley Ballas. The new series will begin with a launch show on BBC One on 9 September. Here is a complete rundown of the 15 contestants who will strut their stuff on the show's 15th series.

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New Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has said she will be "fun, firm, feisty and fair" when she takes over from Len Goodman. Ballas, 56, said she fell to her knees when she was told she was the new judge - because she "couldn't believe it". The 'Queen of Latin' said that while she "may look and come across as quite strict", she wants to give the celebrities "comments to inspire them". But she promised she would be "honest and as forthright" on the BBC One show.

There will also be a tribute for the late Bruce Forsyth on Strictly Come Dancing when it returns to BBC One on Saturday.

The launch episode of Strictly Come Dancing was the ratings victor on Saturday, with an average of 8.8 million people tuning in to watch. Over on ITV, 5.5 million saw The X Factor as it reached its second week. Strictly's ratings were down on last year's launch show, which drew a record audience of 9.3 million. The opening show, which had a tribute to former host Sir Bruce Forsyth, had a 44.7% share of the audience, while The X Factor had 27.3%.
The two shows clashed at 20:00 BST, when The X Factor ran against Strictly's last 40 minutes.

Strictly Come Dancing continues to outpace ITV rival The X Factor in the competition for Saturday night views. An average of 9.3 million people saw Saturday's episode, making it the day's most watched show with a 45% viewing share. The X Factor attracted 4.9 million viewers, slightly up on last week but its peak fell from 6m to 5.8m. The BBC and ITV shows, which overlap for 50 minutes, have long competed for viewers during one of TV's prime slots. Strictly's episode did better than its 2016 equivalent, which had an average of 8.6m views. It had a peak viewing of 10.2m, compared to 9.5m in 2016. This was despite some concern that the celebrity contestants in the dancing competition are less popular than in previous years.

The first contestant to be announced for this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing is Katie Piper. The television presenter appeared on BBC Breakfast, where it was confirmed she would be taking part in the show. The 34-year old former model claimed she lacked "natural rhythm" and said it was "a bit daunting" to be taking part in the programme. She also admitted that when she told her husband about it, "he just thought I was joking".

Documentary maker Stacey Dooley and dance partner Kevin Clifton

...have been crowned the winners of the 16th series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.

Radio host Chris Evans has revealed he has agreed to take part in next year's Strictly Come Dancing - nine months before the series starts.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Who is in the 2019 line-up?

Radio host Chris Evans has revealed he has agreed to take part in next year's Strictly Come Dancing - nine months before the series starts.

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No news as yet?

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly considering filming their 2020 series behind closed doors as the TV industry continues to be thrown into chaos by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One this autumn, but the 2020 series will be "slightly" shorter than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic. The BBC said adjustments would be made "to ensure we deliver the high standards audiences know and love". "The safety of our cast and crew is of the utmost importance to us," it said, promising updates "in due course".

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Actress Caroline Quentin, The Wanted singer Max George and former NFL player Jason Bell are the first contestants to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing. The 18th series will begin in October but will be shorter than usual, and judge Bruno Tonioli will have a reduced role amid coronavirus restrictions. The first three contestants were unveiled on The One Show. Blue Murder star Quentin said she was "thrilled and terrified in equal measure" to be taking part.

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Olympic boxer Nicola Adams will make Strictly Come Dancing history by becoming the first contestant to be part of a same-sex pairing.

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Former home secretary Jacqui Smith has been confirmed as the 12th and final celebrity contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Smith will join with stars including Bill Bailey, Clara Amfo, and HRVY. The 2020 series will begin in October but will be shorter than usual, and judge Bruno Tonioli will have a reduced role amid coronavirus restrictions. The contestants will be staying in a hotel for two weeks ahead of pre-recording all the the group dances. The BBC also confirmed they will be able to rehearse, perform and go home to their family each night - following government guidelines.

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has said it will be "quite difficult" to film the show without a live studio audience.

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Nicola Adams and Katya Jones have been forced to exit Strictly Come Dancing after the professional dancer - Katya - tested positive for coronavirus.

Anton Du Beke is to replace Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing, the show's producers have announced.

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Anton Du Beke is to replace Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing, the show's producers have announced.

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Why did they kick Bruno to the curb? ???

Why did they kick Bruno to the curb? ???


The current quarantine restrictions means Bruno can’t travel between the U.K. and the US like he has done previously. Not sure if he normally lives in the US, but that is what he will be doing this year, so he can be on Dancing with the Stars (I think that’s what the US version is called)

Comedian Robert Webb and his dance partner Dianne Buswell are withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing. Peep Show star Webb, who had open heart surgery two years ago, made the decision due to ill health. He said he had an urgent consultation with his heart specialist after experiencing symptoms and she recommended he pull out of the series. A Strictly spokeswoman said the show would continue as normal this weekend, despite Webb's departure. Webb said he was "extremely sorry" to have to leave the competition.

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BBC radio and TV presenter Richie Anderson has been announced as the third contestant to be taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

He joins TV actors Kym Marsh and Will Mellor, who were announced as contestants on Thursday.

The presenter said it was a "dream come true", adding that he "cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins".

The dancing competition is set to return to BBC One in September.

Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ellie Simmonds has been announced as the sixth contestant to be taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

The 27-year-old joins actors Kym Marsh and Will Mellor, comedian Jayde Adams, Loose Women's Kaye Adams and Radio 2's Richie Anderson.

Simmonds said she was "bursting with excitement" about joining the show but also admitted she was "petrified".

The dancing competition is set to return to BBC One in September.

Presenter Tyler West has been announced as the seventh contestant to be taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

He joins Kym Marsh, Will Mellor, Ellie Simmonds, Jayde Adams, Kaye Adams and Richie Anderson on the line-up.

West, who hosts afternoon shows on radio station Kiss, said he was "so gassed to be joining the Strictly family".

The dancing competition is set to return to BBC One in September.

TV and radio presenter Helen Skelton has been announced as the 15th and final contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

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