Strap yourselves down Strictly fans for you may go ape on learning that the nation’s favourite ballroom dance show is back baby yeah on BBC1 on Saturday, September 15 at 6:30pm!

And it’s been confirmed by Aunty Beeb that Strictly Come Dancing returns with a star studded line-up this year, which of course will see Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly putting the sparkle back into Saturday nights as the series kicks off with an exclusive red carpet premiere.

After facing the paparazzi, the line up of this year’s celebrities will head to the dance floor to learn which of the Strictly professional dancers will be partnering them, giving audiences the chance to see exactly what their first impressions are.

The celebrities will of course face new judge Darcey Bussell, as she brings a wealth of expertise to the judging panel, alongside Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Len Goodman.

So, mark it in your diary’ Strictly Come Dancing 2012 premiere, Saturday 15 September, 6.30-7.35pm!

Excited much? I think so…