Strictly's Shirley Ballas has told RadioTimes.com why she can't wait to see the show's first same-sex couple take to the dance floor.

The Radio 1 DJ, 36, and the pro dancer, 30, made sure to put safety first as they both sported face masks on their way to the studio as part of the show's strict Covid-19 guidelines.

Nearly nine million viewers tuned in over the weekend.

Steph McGovern Strictly Come Dancing

Maybe next year, Steph!

The TV star said she has been asked before.

The TV star said she has been asked before.

Steph McGovern has revealed she turned down the opportunity to appear on Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern opened up about why she turned down Strictly Come Dancing this year, and that she's been asked to join the competition a few times before

English journalist and presenter Steph McGovern has claimed that she turned down the opportunity to appear on Strictly Come Dancing as she focused on her own show

RANVIR SINGH revealed the cruel comments made about her appearance before she made her debut appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.

Keeeeeep watching.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 38, lauded the stunner for 'putting a smile on his face every day', in a post that came amid cheating claims over the stunner

James and Ola Jordan have already placed their bets on Max George or HRVY winning the Glitterball trophy for this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing'

"These people all look like they were at the starting block, ready to move forward."

Kate Garraway told off by Ranvir Singh live on air for keeping Strictly Come Dancing secret from her

Plus, other observations from the Strictly Come Dancing launch show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing has notched up its highest ratings for three years – with a staggering nine million tuning in for Saturday’s launch show. The launch episode of Strictly Come Danci…