Strictly Come Dancing Judge Shirley Ballas and presenter Tess Daly gave fans a glimpse behind the curtain of the ballroom as they posted snaps for their Instagram followers

The professional dancers were seen twirling and sashaying around the country, before being transported to the dancefloor.

STRICTLY COME DANCING judge Motsi Mabuse was close to rejecting the prestigious role on the BBC primetime show.

Skelton posted the photo on her Instagram story

'He seems like a charming gentleman'

Landmark 20th series

STRICTLY COME DANCING season is upon us and, in preparation for the television action, the stars of the show have started rehearsals in earnest.

STRICTLY COME DANCING hopeful Hamza Yassin has already issued an apology to his new partner after just one day of training.

The celebs are busy practicing their moves.

"It’s like I'm seeing it through the celebrities' eyes for the first time."

A number of this year's cast have been sharing pictures on social media from rehearsals

A number of this year's cast have been sharing pictures on social media from rehearsals

Kaye is currently on her second day of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals

The BBC has released a series of new photos depicting the professional dancers who will appear on "Strictly Come Dancing."

Arlene Phillips said her granddaughter was "like a little rag doll" as she was rushed to hospital

Emme Bow fell ill with a virus and is now back at home

Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts accrued the most 10s of any Strictly contestant when she appeared on the dancing show in 2018