Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has been announced as the first celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

The new batch of famous faces, who will compete on the 21st series of the dancing competition this autumn, were announced on BBC’s The One Show.

WEATHERMAN Owain Wyn Evans is the latest star to sign up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC favourite, 39, will have to combine his dancing training with his new job hosting Radio…

The legendary newsreader used to host the show's predecessor Come Dancing

Some well-known faces, including Angela Rippon, will be after the glitterball when the hit show returns in the autumn

Amanda Abbington, Angela Rippon and Layton Williams will be joining other celebrities on the dancefloor this year

The hit BBC show is set to return next month

The 21st series of the hit BBC dancing show is expected to launch next month

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have officially announced the first three contestants taking part in this year's glittering competition.

It's Strictly season!

Layton Williams is a film and theatre actor

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 will bring some glitz and glamour to our weekends and now we have a complete line-up of celebrities.

The first three Strictly Come Dancing contestants for 2023 were announced on Friday's instalment of The One Show, and they included broadcasting legend, Angela Rippon.

Angela Rippon CBE is an award-winning journalist, TV presenter, newsreader, and author

Angela Rippon, Amanda Abbington and Layton Williams have been confirmed as the first two stars for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing has now confirmed some of the stars set to waltz along the dancefloor this year, with Alex Jones and Roman Kemp making the grand reveal on The One Show

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the first contestants for the 2023 series - and we’re so excited!

Let's staaaaaaart daaaaaaancing!