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The first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 took place on Saturday evening, with plenty of famous faces taking to the dancefloor to show off their skills.

Strictly Come Dancing fan super sleuths believe they have already worked out who will be leaving this year's series of the show after just one first live show - and it's not who you might expect. As the 15 core contestants took to the dancefloor for their first dances, detective fans are convinced they've 'worked out' who will be voted off first.The show on Saturday got off to a flying start with incredible debut performances all around including Nigel Harman's powerful Paso Doble which rightfully topped the leaderboard. Proving how highly talented this year's group is, the leaderboard then proceeded to have four celebrities in joint second place with Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Amanda Abbington all scoring a high 29 points each.

Strictly Come Dancing kicked off on Saturday, 23rd September, with the first show of the 2023 series. Glitterballs and sparkles were aplenty as usual but a first-show injury was not as professional dancer, Nancy Xu, was spotted with smears down the side of her neck.The 31 year old dancer had fun, chatting and laughing with Tess Daly, but as she turned to the side, fans spotted what looked like blood down her jawline and onto her neck.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left divided by Tess Daly’s outfit as she returned to present the first live show of the series with Claudia Winkleman. In a change from the usual glamorous dresses, Tess wore a chick white shirt with black sparkly trousers.

Tennis champion Annabel Croft is gracing our screens as she takes part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing celebrities are in a WhatsApp chat together, revealed Zara McDermott's mum. Zara, who first found fame on Love Island, has put her dancing shoes on as she will be taking part in the 21st series of BBC competition.The 26-year-old, who is now a presenter and documentary maker, has been paired with Graziano Di Prima and will do the cha cha to Crush by Jennifer Paige on the first live show tonight (Saturday, September 23).

Zara McDermott has put the blame on her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Graziano Di Prima for her nasty injury ahead of the live shows.

Sam Thompson has said he is "so proud" of his girlfriend Zara McDermott following her Strictly Come Dancing debut on Saturday. The former Made in Chelsea star, 31, took to his Instagram Stories to share his excitement with fans as the launch show for the 2023 series aired, featuring ex-Love Islander Zara, 26, who will be competing for the Glitterball trophy. Sam, who has been dating Zara since May 2019, hosted a viewing party at his home and cheered his girlfriend on, as it was revealed that she's been partnered with Graziano Di Prima.

Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to the small screen this weekend and will feature a new wave of familiar faces learning to dance. The popular BBC One dance contest is back with its launch show on Saturday, September 16.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing is to return to our screens - and it is now in its 21st series. The show, which first started in 2004, has seen plenty of drama on and off the dancefloor as hundreds of celebrities have taken part in the popular BBC One show.

The 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner, with the new season scheduled to launch of BBC One on Saturday 16 September. A new set of celebrities are set to take to the iconic dance floor on the hit BBC One show, including Bobby Brazier, Les Dennis, Ellie Leach and Angela Scanlon. This year's pairings are yet to be revealed, with Strictly bosses being careful to keep them under wraps until the launch show.

The wait is almost over as Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens tonight.

Adam Thomas has candidly opened up about being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing stint. The ex-Emmerdale actor, 35, is set to take to the dance floor on this year's series of the BBC One show alongside the likes of Bobby Brazier, Angela Scanlon, Ellie Leach and Les Dennis. Dad-of-two Adam's hectic schedule with dance training and filming the new series of Waterloo Road has proven difficult to manage, along with his rheumatoid arthritis, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year.

Les Dennis is ready to hit the dancefloor and wow viewers in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The 70-year-old, known for leading hit quiz show Family Fortunes, is ready to don his dancing shoes... and some lycra. No Strictly Come Dancing show would be complete without a few sequins, fake tan and dazzling outfits, and that's something the comedian is ready to embrace - as long as it's 'dignified', of course.

The launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is just around the corner, with the new series set to begin on Saturday 16 September on BBC One. A new set of 15 celebrities are gearing up to take to the dance floor on the hit show, with the likes of EastEnders' Bobby Brazier, Les Dennis, Angela Scanlon and Adam Thomas among the famous faces taking part. With preparations for the new series already well underway, this year's Strictly stars have started to feel the pressure, with many taking to social media to say how tough the strict dance training regime has been.

Les Dennis has revealed his wife's sweet reaction when she discovered he would appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing kicks off in just a matter of days with its launch show this weekend. A star-studded list of 15 famous faces will be taking to the iconic BBC dancefloor in a bid to win the coveted Glitterball trophy.

Bobby Brazier has opened up about the advice given to him by one of his co-stars, James Bye, ahead of joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup. During a chat with MailOnline, Bobby explained that the Martin Fowler actor “keeps saying to eat” after he appeared as a contestant last year.

The world of entertainment has paid tribute to Mike Yarwood after the death of the comedian and impersonator famed for his impressions of a young King Charles.

Bobby Brazier says he will dedicate one of his Strictly Come Dancing performances to his late mother Jade Goody.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has gushed over her daughter Hollie as she begins high school. Posting a then-and-now picture onto Instagram on Thursday, the 52 year old lovingly wrote as the caption: "Wow.Those years just flew past. Year 7 already.

Amanda Abbington has told fans she's suffering from food poising just weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing launch in September.

It won't be long now until the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens as the BBC announce the launch date of the first episode.

The return date for Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, and fans have just weeks to wait.The show will return to BBC One on 23 September 2023, meaning viewers have just over five weeks to wait. This year's line-up is full of big names as the likes of former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, Ellie Leach, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, ex Love Islander Zara McDermott and Angela Rippon get ready to take to the dance floor.

Those who are missing their Strictly Come Dancing fix don't have to wait too long until the much anticipated series returns to screens. The hit BBC One dance contest is set to make a comeback for its 21st series with a star-studded line-up competing to lift the all important Glitterball trophy.

Amanda Holden has been left frustrated after uncovering a fake account using her name and photos on Instagram. The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 52, is the latest celebrity to be targeted by scammers, with the likes of Holly Willoughby also finding social media profiles using her identity over recent months. Amanda took to her Instagram Stories to vent her frustration over the situation, urging her followers to block the account and angrily questioning the motives behind the scam, which saw some of her fans asked for money.

Strictly Come Dancing is just weeks away from returning to screens, but it seems the competition is already hotting up between the professionals.The cast of celebrities has been confirmed, with stars such as Layton Williams, Annabel Croft and Nigel Harman being announced, but two stars in particular are said to have impressed so far. EastEnders sweetheart Bobby Brazier and Love Island's Zara McDermott are said to be causing quite the stir amongst the professional dancers.

Annabel Croft has said her late husband was a “huge fan” of Strictly Come Dancing but she will not be taking herself “too seriously” on the dancefloor this year.The former British number one tennis player and broadcaster is among the star-studded line-up of the new series of the BBC’s flagship show. Annabel, 57, was the youngest Briton to compete in the Wimbledon Championships for almost a century at the age of 15. She then became a junior champion at the tournament in 1984 at the age of 18.

Zara McDermott has shared her workouts ahead of joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing, which starts next month. Zara, who rose to fame as part of the fourth series of hit dating show Love Island in 2018, was announced as part of the lineup on August 8 alongside celebrities such as presenter Les Dennis and former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas.