The EastEnders actor is one of the celebrities taking part in season 21 of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing this year - but admits he has done 'absolutely nothing' to prepare to be on it

With mere hours until Strictly's pairings show airs on TV, there is a feeling of chaotic energy from bosses, celebs and pros alike as they push for the BBC's biggest show to get ready on time

The TV personality found fame after featuring on the ITV2 dating show in 2018, during which her romance with villa lothario Adam Collard became one of its more dominant narrative lines.

Meet Strictly's Class of 2023 and find out how they're feeling about strutting their stuff in the ballroom

The former Coronation Street actor has named who she thinks her biggest rival will be and says they are 'so good'

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jody Cundy has revealed that he can already identify who is stiff competition after witnessing their skill on the dancefloor in group training

A familiar face to the Waterloo Road actor is in the roll-call of celebrities heading into the ballroom for the 2023 contest

Angela Rippon has revealed her concerns that her asthma will affect her performance on Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the show launch this coming Saturday.

The former Coronation Street star said Kym, who also had a part in the ITV soap and previously competed in Strictly, shared insights

The BBC One soap actor among the 15 celebrities who have signed up to the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest

Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Annabel Croft is looking forward to competing this year despite the tragic death of late husband Mel Coleman back in May - but the tennis ace has admitted she has one key regret ahead of her debut.

The Devon-born broadcaster will turn 79 in October when the programme is filmed, making her the show's oldest contestant

The former soap star also shared her previous dance experiences ahead of her debut in the BBC One dance contest

The Bury-born actor says he is looking for inspiration for his upcoming dances and has addressed his chances of winning the glitterball

Are you ready for Strictly 2023?

Strictly Come Dancing will return to screens on Saturday, September 16, bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation.

The pairings have reportedly caused upset this year among the cast

Nigel Harman, Angela Scanlon and more are joining the lineup this year