Nigel Lythgoe is returning to British shores this January to find the nation’s hottest dancing talent on BBC One with the award-winning So You Think You Can Dance.

Fresh from six seasons of the hit show in the US, Lythgoe will take up his position as head judge along with renowned choreographer Arlene Phillips and a third judge to be announced, to critique finalists competing for the title of Britain’s Favourite Dancer.

The culmination of a national audition tour which dancers from all disciplines attended, the top 14 have been selected for the live Saturday night studio shows.

The series winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hollywood where they will get to perform live on the US version of the show, plus £100,000. But, in order to get there, the top 14 will be pushed right out of their comfort zones.

The contestants are revealed below. Click on their names for more details of their specialisms and training.

Alastair Postlethwaite
Anabel Kutay
Chris Piper
Charlie Bruce
Drew McOnie
Chloe Campbell
Gavin Tsang
Hayley Newton
Mark Calape
Lizzie Gough
Robbie White
Mandy Montanez
Tommy Franzen
Yanet Fuentes