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BBC Strictly Come Dancing exciting first-look at launch show in show-stopping photos - Liverpool Echo
The 23rd series features 21 celebrity contestants and 7 new professional dancers, with Jessie J performing despite her ongoing breast cancer treatment, highlighting resilience and diversity.
- The 23rd season of Strictly Come Dancing will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 6:40pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
- The show's return follows intensive rehearsals as 15 celebrity contestants, including Thomas Skinner, Dani Dyer-Bowen, and Ellie Goldstein, prepare with professional dancers.
- The launch show opened with a live performance by Jessie J, who has been publicly sharing her journey through an early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, coinciding with the introduction of new professionals Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon.
- Champion Dianne Buswell revealed her pregnancy this week and affirmed on a podcast she will continue performing lifts with some caution, responding to fan concerns about her abilities.
- This series marks notable excitement highlighted by head judge Shirley Ballas teasing 'exciting changes,' while celebrities express enthusiasm despite physical challenges and busy preparations ahead of the live shows.
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