We know who’s taking part and now we know when we can expect to see Strictly Come Dancing come waltzing back onto our screens.

The first episode of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing premieres on Friday 18th September, 8.30pm – 10pm. Camilla Dallerup recently chose the first eight celebrities who would perform in week one. They are:

Lynda Bellingham
Martina Hingis
Jade Johnson
Ali Bastian

Rav Wilding
Joe Calzaghe
Ricky Groves
Chris Hollins

The non-competing celebs will dance a MAMBO choreographed by legend Shelley Ballas.

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