Strictly's Anton du Beke gives verdict on contestants and launch show

The launch show on Friday will see the celebrities paired with their partners - and take to the floor in their first group dance
The launch show on Friday will see the celebrities paired with their partners - and take to the floor in their first group dance
The TV star took to Instagram to share a string of fancy promo shots of himself
The Strictly star waited in line for 12 hours alongside a mother who was pushing her son in a wheelchair
The DJ has said that he will be ignoring all racist messages and believes his appearance on the show improve representation
Matt rose to fame in the late 80s as the lead vocalist of boy band Bros, which also featured his brother Luke and their friend Craig Logan
Helen was the final star confirmed for this year's line-up.
"With 19 years of Glitterball winners to analyse, the key characteristics of a successful contestant clearly holds a bearing on who lifts the trophy at the end of the 12 weeks"
The comedian's older sister Jenna passed away when she was just 28 years old
The footballing legend battled alcoholism for years and also suffered a mental breakdown when he was 49
'Loose Women' anchor Kaye Adams says her family are not allowed to come to the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ studio while she's a contestant, because she wants a "clear separation" between her public and private persona.
Kaye, 59, has been documenting her Strictly journey for fans on social media and recently shared a snap after a 'hard day's' training in the studio.
The former X Factor star and presenter signed up to the show as a tribute to her beloved late dad, who was a massive fan of the huge BBC dance show
Strictly Come Dancing has unveiled the first look at judges and cast ahead of Friday's launch show.
Not everybody is as eager for the Glitterball trophy
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 will kick off this weekend
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The deaf BBC EastEnders actress is banishing the heartbreak of her recent split as she enjoys a bike ride in the Maldives.
The deaf BBC EastEnders actress is banishing the heartbreak of her recent split as she enjoys a bike ride in the Maldives.