Strictly Come Dancing will be kicking off today with its first live show of the 2022 series. After an exciting opening episode, Will Mellor and Hamza Yassinhave topped the leaderboard with 34 points. Will's achievement left partner Nancy Xu emotional.

The judge is usually known for his supportive critiques - but the usually sharp-tongued Craig Revel Horwood even stepped in to defend the Bros singer.

Arsenal legend Tony Adams has brought out an old trusty dance move on Strictly Come Dancing, as he recreated his infamous Granada training ground video in his routine

Tess Daly previously introduced Dave Arch, his orchestra and the singers by name, but she appeared to 'snub' them in the first Strictly live show

Sadly, Will lost his dad in Bill in April 2020, just two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left puzzled by a huge change to the way people vote as the 2022 series kicked off this evening with Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin topping the leaderboard

Strictly Come Dancing star Molly Rainford had the judges on their feet during Saturday's first live show

Viewers were left baffled and complained the Vegas singer was 'undermarked'

Strictly Come Dancing fans rushed to back Fleur East and criticise the judges' response to her performance on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing is officially back on our screens, ready to bring some glamour back to our Saturday nights. But, how much do the stars get paid to taking part?

Week one saw the celebrities take to the dancefloor for the very first time - but who topped the leaderboard and who could be facing the dance-off next week?

The actor, best known for his role in comedy Two Pints of Larger and a Packet of Crisps, took to the floor with his partner Nancy Xu for the first time and got the joint highest score of the opening show

Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones was left pleading with the judges after her first performance with Tony Adams

Strictly Come Dancing is back and glitzier than ever before, with 15 new celebrities ready to strut their stuff across the dancefloor for your entertainment.

It was the first live show of the series! As the judges got a chance to assess the 15 couples, who ended up dancing a jig of glee at the marks they’ll carry over to next week?

Penrith took centre stage on prime time TV as Strictly Come Dancing fans watched presenter Helen Skelton and her professional dance partner Gorka Marquez rehearse at Penrith Parish Centre.

The TV presenter performed the American Smooth for his first dance of the competition

Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor left the four judges lost for words over his jive with partner Nancy Xu, for which he was awarded an impressive 34 on his first week of the show, leaving Nancy tearful.