As one of the latest batch of contestants to appear on Strictly Come Dancing, Layton Williams has already proven himself to be a talented dancer before even setting foot in the ballroom, but he says his past experiences couldn't be more different

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Annabel's late husband Mel Coleman was a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing

The EastEnders star is the son of the last Jade Goody and TV presenter Jeff Brazier

The married Waterloo Road actor revealed that he suffers from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after he was revealed in the Strictly 2023 lineup

Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy is taking part in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing but the journalist has a serious health condition that puts him at risk

While Nigel Harman, 50, is best known for playing "bad boy" Dennis Rickman in EastEnders and his other roles in Downton Abbey and Casualty - his wife Lucy Lieman is famous in her own right

Every year, not all of the Strictly Come Dancing professionals will receive a celebrity partner - and for the 2023 series, Neil Jones and Nadiya Bychkova are two of them.

Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Lauren Oakley will be in action as the new series live shows get going on Saturday

Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach was all smiles as she stepped into the ballroom, however she has had to endure plenty of heartache this year, from saying goodbye to Coronation Street to a painful split from her long-term boyfriend

Adam, who starred in BBC Waterloo Road and ITV Emmerdale, is partned with Luba for the 2023 series and Caroline spoke out on Instagram on Saturday.

The 78-year-old broadcaster is partnered with Kai Widdrington for series 21

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Helen spoke out on Instagram as Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 live shows get going on Saturday, September 23 when this year's couples will perform for the first time

Favourite Layton Williams will get his first chance to dance in front of the judges

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens this evening - but who are the favourites to win?

Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones joined the show in 2016 and has had her fair share of ups and downs, winning the trophy with Joe McFadden as well as the infamous kiss scandal