Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – What’s Cooking in the Ballroom?
Strictly Come Dancing isn’t just a TV show—it’s a national obsession. Every autumn, celebs swap red carpets and studios for the Strictly dance floor, partnering up with professional dancers to master everything from the cha-cha to the Charleston. It’s glitz, drama, live music, outrageous outfits… and yes, a few “Craig Revel Horwood death stares” along the way. Whether you’re in it for the footwork, the fashion, or the fiery judge banter, Strictly’s got that perfect blend of Saturday night sparkle.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Lineup
If you’re a Strictly Come Dancing fan, you’ll know exactly what time of year it is — the glitter’s coming out, the sequins are being stitched, and the BBC is warming up the confetti cannons. Yep, the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 lineup is about to start rolling in, and the buzz is already unreal.
The 23rd season is hitting our screens next month, and, as always, the run-up is almost as much fun as the show itself. The speculation, the wild guesses, the “my mate’s cousin swears she saw so-and-so at Elstree Studios” chatter… it’s part of the ritual. And tonight’s the night the first celeb gets unveiled live on The One Show.
The official Strictly Instagram page even dropped a cheeky little teaser clip with the pros, just to get us twitching in anticipation. Classic Strictly — dangling the sparkle in front of us like a cat toy.
The official @bbcstrictly Instagram page has sparked excitement for the upcoming season, announcing that the #Strictly class of 2025 reveals will begin tomorrow. Fans are encouraged to tune in to BBC One and iPlayer from 7pm, where the highly anticipated lineup will be unveiled, marking the start of an unforgettable season.
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We already know a few things. Craig, Motsi, Anton, and Shirley are all back behind the desk, ready to dish out everything from 10 paddles to withering eyebrow raises. Claudia Winkleman will be bringing her signature fringe and one-liners, and Tess Daly will no doubt be in something elegant and pastel. And for the celebs — well, they’ll be paired with one of the 18 pros, which this year includes fresh faces like Alexis Warr alongside returning favourites.
There’s also a bittersweet change in the pro lineup — Gorka Márquez won’t be competing this season. He’s off to judge the Spanish version, Bailando con las Estrellas, but promises to pop back in for group numbers and the big finale. Fans have already said it won’t feel quite the same without him on the competition floor, but let’s be real — he’ll still be in the Strictly family, just not in the race for the Glitterball.
Now, the 2025 batch will be hoping to pull off their own journey from two left feet to ballroom brilliance.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Start Date
The BBC’s keeping it under wraps for now, but history’s a good teacher—expect a September 2025 start, possibly mid-month, kicking off with the pre-recorded launch show before the live competition begins the following weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Hosts & Judges
No curveballs here. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will keep the glitter cannon firing, while Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke return to the panel. That mix of Craig’s sass, Shirley’s detail obsession, Motsi’s warmth, and Anton’s insider wit is Strictly comfort food.
Pro Dancers:
New kids on the block:
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Alexis Warr – The first American woman to win So You Think You Can Dance. Expect fierce Latin routines and balletic precision.
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Julian Caillon – Ballroom/Latin specialist, fitness coach, and ex-Dancing With The Stars Australia pro. Basically, the guy knows how to whip a celebrity into shape.
Returning pros from 2024 are expected too—think fan faves like Dianne Buswell, Johannes Radebe, and Giovanni Pernice.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Celebrity Contestants (Confirmed & Rumored)
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Confirmed: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Nitro from Gladiators & GB sprinter). He’s got Olympic-level stamina and crowd charm—a dangerous combo in the competition.
On Instagram, the official @bbcstrictly page made an exciting announcement for the upcoming season, revealing Gladiator Nitro as the first celebrity participant. @aikines is set to make a grand return to the Ballroom in 2025, adding to the anticipation for the new season.
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In the Rumor Mill: Dani Dyer, Vicky Pattison, Angellica Bell, Delta Goodrem, Natalie Imbruglia, Ashley Cain, Stacey Solomon, Sir Mo Farah, Jon Richardson. Some are Strictly catnip (imagine Natalie’s ‘Torn’ foxtrot), others are wildcard chaos (Jon Richardson tangoing with a straight face?).
Where to Watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025?
BBC One & BBC iPlayer, live on Saturday nights with all the sequins your eyes can handle. Catch-ups and backstage gossip on It Takes Two during the week.
