AJ Odudu has revealed the long-awaited launch date for the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing, with the hit BBC show set to return to our screens on September 17 on BBC One

TV presenter AJ Odudu, who was a finalist in 2021, exclusively announced that the new series starts on September 17.

We can't wait!

The show will air on September 17 on BBC One.

Not long to wait now as full line up has also been confirmed

The new season of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu announced.

STRICTLY COME DANCING star Giovanni Pernice has been at the centre of speculation as there was "chat" of him being in a same-sex couple in the upcoming series.

You won't have to wait long for the latest season

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu announced.

Taking to social media, Helen teased fans with the news.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing introduced a same-sex dance pairing for the first time in 2021 with John Whaite and his pro partner Johannes Radebe finishing second on the show

STRICTLY COME DANCING star AJ Odudu has revealed the date this year's launch show will air on BBC One.

Reports claim that Giovanni is lined up to be part of the second all-male dance pairing in the show's history

He won the series last year

STRICTLY COME DANCING 2022 is just around the corner and fans are getting excited. The first contestants were announced last week and Express.co.uk will keep you updated on who will be joining the cast this year.

STRICTLY COME DANCING returns to screens next month and one former professional dancer has revealed which member of the Royal Family they would love to see join the line-up.

"Everything's A-OK."

Kaye Adams was announced as the fourth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022