First three celebrity contestants confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2020

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine has finally revealed the date for the first live show in this year's series - and it's only a few weeks away! This year, the confirmed the 18th series will be a "slightly shorter" run than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic.The popular BBC ballroom show will film its launch episode on 12 October 2020, which is one month away from now.

full line-up for the upcoming season which sees sports and soaps stars take to the dancefloor.The line-up includes American football star Jason Bell, presenter Ranvir Singh, DJ Clara Amfo, actress Caroline Quentin, and Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Lang.Also participating are comedian Bill Bailey, presenter JJ Chalmers, singer Max George, actress Maisie Smith and boxer Nicola Adams.Rounding out the contestants is British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and CBBC presenter and singer HRVY.However, we can’t

Shirley Ballas, along with Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tolioni and Motsi Mabuse are all back to judge the footwork of 12 new celebrities.Last year, Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher won with professional partner Oti Mabuse.So who will be lifting the glitterball trophy this year?Professional dancers have already started rehearsals, with Strictly boss Kate Phillips revealing the professional dancers had already been isolating for weeks in preparation for Strictly's return.While there is no confirmed

Strictly Come Dancing 2019.Although there were initial concerns about the future of Strictly amid the pandemic, producers are gearing up for a return in October.This year the show is set to face some dramatic changes, including increased social distancing and the potential axing of live music guests.While bosses remain tight-lipped about what viewers can expect for the much-anticipated show, Strictly is sure to bring back some much-needed glitz and glamour after a highly unusual year.As

Strictly Come Dancing this year - so who have you got your money on?Caroline was one of the first celebrities to be announced in this year's line-up.She is an actress best known for playing Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly and Maddie Magellan in Jonathan Creek.The 60-year-old was previously married to comedian Paul Merton and tied the knot with her second husband Sam Farmer in 2006.Caroline: "I am thrilled and terrified in equal measure to be taking part."American footballer Jason is the only star

Strictly Come Dancing has announced HRVY as the 11th celebrity to join the 2020 line-up.Full name Harvey Leigh Cantwell, the popstar has more than 2.7 million YouTube subscribers. He was confirmed on KISS Breakfast with Jordan & Perri this morning (September 4)."Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience, and I'm so thankful to be taking part this year," he said.

Strictly Come Dancing 2019.Although there were initial concerns about the future of Strictly amid the pandemic, producers are gearing up for a return in October.This year the show is set to face some dramatic changes, including increased social distancing and the potential axing of live music guests.While bosses remain tight-lipped about what viewers can expect for the much-anticipated show, Strictly is sure to bring back some much-needed glitz and glamour after a highly unusual year.As

Bill Bailey is the seventh celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The comedian and actor will be joining TV presenter Clara Amfo, Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh, former Wanted singer Max George, Jonathan Creek actress Caroline Quentin and former NFL player Jason Bell when he 18th series of BBC dance show will return in the autumn.Meanwhile, Nicola Adams is set to become part of Strictly Come Dancing’s first ever same-sex pairing after the

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Strictly Come Dancing.The comedian, musician and actor will take to the dancefloor when the hit BBC ballroom contest returns this autumn for its 18th series.He joins Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh, Men Behaving Badly star Caroline Quentin, Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo, former professional American footballer Jason Bell, Max George of boy band The Wanted and boxer Nicola Adams, who will dance in the show’s first same sex pairing.Award-winning comedian, musician and actor, @BillBailey is the

already heard that actress Caroline Quentin, former American footballer Jason Bell and Singer Max George but now there’s three more been added to the lineup.Her #Strictly Life Begins here! Welcome actress Caroline Quentin, our first celebrity of 2020!

Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh has been confirmed as one of the celebrity contestants on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.The 43-year-old newsreader joins Men Behaving Badly star Caroline Quentin, Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo, former professional American footballer Jason Bell and Max George of boyband The Wanted, as the first stars officially confirmed to be taking to the dance floor for the 18th series of the BBC show this year.Singh said: “The initial feeling of being confirmed for

Clara Amfo is the fifth celebrity contestant confirmed for this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing. Speaking about signing up to the BBC dance show, the radio and TV presenter said: “As we know this year has been a real challenge and escapism through dancing is something I know we all enjoy, so to be taught by a pro and live a fantasy is something that I can’t wait to fully embrace, see you on the dance floor.”Clara joinsMax George, Jonathan Creek actress Caroline Quentin and former NFL

hereRanvir was born and raised in Preston. Following her time at the University of Central Lancashire, she spent 12 years at the BBC as a producer, reporter and presenter.

The first celebrity taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has officially been revealed.During an appearance on The One Show on Tuesday evening, Caroline Quentin was the first of three celebrities confirmed to be taking part in the forthcoming series. She said she was “a bit scared but quite excited”, admitting that she had struggled to keep the news secret “because I like to chat”.Right off the bat, Caroline admitted that as a child she had training in ballet in modern dance, but