Strictly Come Dancing viewing figures have dropped slightly on last year's launch after some viewers complained this year's line-up had too much 'professional dance experience'

BBC EastEnders star made his Strictly Come Dancing debut on Saturday - impressing the judges and viewers alike - and has now moved to praise pro Dianne after coming second on the leaderboard.

EastEnders star and Katua are partnered with one another for the 2023 series of the hit BBC show, which aired on Saturday night for its first live edition of the year.

Thomas and his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk delivered a lively cha cha for their first Strictly performance.

The Strictly Come Dancing stars' performance came just hours after rumours started saying they we're 'at war'

Angela danced with Carlos Gu during the debut episode of BBC Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night, impressing viewers and the judges alike.

Viewers were concerned during Saturday night's live show when they spotted blood on Nancy Xu's neck

Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convince they've 'worked out' who will be the first couple to eliminated.

Don't panic, there's a good reason why.

Viewers expressed concern for the pro dancer during the live show

The first week of Strictly Come Dancing dazzled audiences once again, with broadcaster Angela Rippon stunning fans as the standout of the night.

Brazier made his Strictly Come Dancing debut with the pro on Saturday from 6.15pm, as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman presented the programme.

West End star Layton was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin for the 2023 series and the pair made their debut during the first live show on Saturday night.

Fifteen couples battled it out with their first individual dances for the 21st series.

The head judge spoke out after the comment from a BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewer during the first live show of the series on Saturday night.

She is third from bottom after being called 'wooden' by Craig Revel Horwood

Pair danced a tango to The Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ during week one of ‘Strictly’

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are convinced they know which couple will be axed first from the show after spotting a huge “clue” last night. BBC One viewers were blown away by the deb…