THEY’RE the sparkling new stars of Strictly Come Dancing lining up to bid for the Glitterball Trophy as the show kicks off this weekend. But which of the wannabe dancers is already a winner in the …

Watching their every move and making notes on their performance will be Strictly judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One this evening with a much-anticipated launch show, where viewers will finally discover which professionals this year's celeb contestants have been partnered with...

The BBC show will return for its 20th series this weekend

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Meet this year's reality dance show contestants

Contestants for 2022 include Ellie Taylor, Matt Goss, Will Mellor and Ellie Simmonds

The Loose Women star revealed all ahead of Strictly's launch show tonight

The Countryfile presenter split from her husband of eight years, Richie Myler, earlier this year.

While the actress keeps much of her life low-profile, she has helped raise awareness about the rare pregnancy illness she suffered and the anxiety it induced

Could Glasgow TV presenter Kaye Adams bring home the Glitterball trophy?

Singer Fleur is no longer the favourite to win the 2022 series

Queen’s death was another challenge to resolve for show whose magic relies on a seamless mix of live and pre-recorded TV

The wait is finally over for Strictly fans as the hit BBC series launches this evening (September 23)

The wait is finally over for Strictly fans as the hit BBC series launches this evening (September 23)

The celebrity dancers will be given scores every week by four judges - but just who are they?

Ellie Simmonds: Who is the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestant

Kym Marsh: Who is the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestant

The show was due to return on September 17, but was postponed following the death of the Queen