Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 14 September 2024, marking the show's 20th anniversary. The series, produced by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, recently won the Best Entertainment category at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return as presenters.
The celebrity contestants for the 2024 series have been confirmed. Comedian Chris McCausland described the show as 'so far out of my comfort zone it may as well be on the moon', but added it 'could be the best thing I've ever done'. Singer and TV presenter JB Gill, who took part in the Christmas Special 12 years ago, said he 'absolutely loved it' and is looking forward to learning ballroom and Latin.
Opera singer Wynne Evans is hoping to incorporate Welsh music into his routines, while singer Toyah Willcox is ready to channel her 'inner Ann Widdecombe'. GP and broadcaster Punam Krishan, who will continue her medical work during training, said she is looking forward to 'immersing myself in all of it'. Model Tasha Ghouri is doing the show 'for myself and the deaf community'.
TV personality Pete Wicks has told the costume team they 'can be as wild as they possibly want'. Actor and singer Shayne Ward, who previously won The X Factor, called it an 'honour' to take part in the 20th anniversary year. Actress Sarah Hadland, best known for her role in Miranda, said she cried when she first put on her Strictly dress, which 'has apparently never happened in 20 years'.
