STRICTLY COME DANCING 2021 is set to hit the screens next weekend but fans have recently been shocked to learn almost two-thirds of the contestants have allegedly had dance experience.

Speaking to MailOnline ahead of the new series, producer Sarah James revealed that many of the changes introduced last series will continue this year, including couples forming bubbles.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Tilly Ramsay faces the unenviable prospect of being critiqued by five TV judges this series – one of whom is her dad. Ballroom experts Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood…

Tilly Ramsay, 19, who will be shown meeting her partner for the first time in Saturday’s launch show, says chef dad Gordon is thrilled she is taking part but admits she has two left feet, just like him

STRICTLY COME DANCING is just around the corner and fans are thrilled the uplifting competition is returning. One of the show's bosses has shared an exciting update regarding the regulations this year.

JUDI LOVE has warned that she'll "bite back" if the Strictly Come Dancing judges get too "personal" with their comments about her dancing on the BBC show.

Former Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite, 32, has wowed his fans with his buffed up appearance ahead of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2021: The celebrities turned up the glamour for their professional photos ahead of the brand new series.

The TV baker will be part of the first all-male pair on the show.

The champion will swap the pool for the dancefloor.

John Whaite has joked he was “wearing glitter in the womb” and is shaving his chest “more than I ever did” ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing debut.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021's Tom Fletcher will miss the launch show playing out on screens later this month, due to his McFly tour commitments

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 kicks off next weekend, but for almost two thirds of the stars taking part it won't be their first spin on the dancefloor

With the new series of Strictly Come Dancing about to start, we take a look back at all 18 previous winners of the famous Glitter Ball trophy

McFly star Tom Fletcher shared a snap of a painful looking foot as he prepares for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC One show kicks off its live shows on Saturday night

They had a son in September 2020

'I’d avoid that like the plague,' the Hollyoaks star said.

The former 'Corrie' star says she won't be at the centre of any 'Strictly curse' rumours this year.