Strictly Come Dancing 2021 launch show was watched by seven million viewers on Saturday evening compared to the nine million fans who tuned at the same time last year

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ANTON DU BEKE has opened up about his new judging role on Strictly Come Dancing, revealing what he finds most difficult about the job.

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Strictly Come Dancing has finally announced Johannes Radebe as John Whaite’s partner in the forthcoming season.

McFly's lead singer, Tom Fletcher, was confirmed as dancing with Welsh professional dancer Amy Dowden, telling viewers: "Please don't compare me to Harry Judd, you will be massively disappointed."

The pro dancer had his say online after being taunted on Instagram.

Those watching the show on Saturday night, which was the launch episode, saw EastEnders star Nina partnered up with Neil Jones

Those watching the show on Saturday night, which was the launch episode, saw EastEnders star Nina partnered up with Neil Jones

This year's new crop of celebrity hopefuls have been paired up with their professional partners for Strictly - but two are missing

Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens for its 2021 run on Saturday evening - drawing in 7 million viewers and peaking at 7.3 million.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 viewers were delighted to see Rose Ayling-Ellis make history as the first deaf contestant on the BBC One show

'They haven’t got time for a lot of s***ging, I hope.'

Former EastEnders actress Nina Wadia has been paired with professional dancer Neil Jones but faces a potentially difficult first dance

EMMA THOMPSON has joked that she gave her husband Greg Wise condoms for his Strictly Come Dancing stint as she addressed the show's so-called curse this week.

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are changing colour and shops are stocking party costumes for Halloween.

Kai Widdrington, from the Irish version of Dancing With The Stars, is another one of the four new professionals

The BBC star went to hospital with a head injury yesterday