WHEN Rob Rinder signed up for Strictly Come Dancing, it was something of a career gamble. Few would have bet on a learned criminal barrister turned TV judge making much of an impact against the show's usual cast list of actors, singers and sporting legends.

From floating Foxtrots to tense tangos, here are the songs and dances our new Strictly couples will be performing to kick off the series.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won Strictly Come Dancing in 2021

Friday's launch show saw this year's famous faces paired up with their professional partners ahead of their first dance routines.

The star is happily married to his wife Victoria

The live shows are about to begin!

Strictly Come Dancing legend James Jordan was left fuming over Neil Jones missing out on being partnered with a celebrity in new series for the fourth time in six years.

The London-born pop idol, who is known for being the lead singer of boy band Bros, is set to join an illustrious cast of exciting celebrities.

STRICTLY Come Dancing returned to our screens last night as the shows 20th series began.

The former Coronation Street star will join an illustrious cast of celebrities and world class dancers on the BBC One show.

Former Strictly star James Jordan vented his annoyance after it was revealed that current Strictly professional Neil Jones hasn't been given a partner in the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing

A whole new line up of celebrity contestants will don their dancing shoes this weekend

The Countryfile presenter, 39, and Dianne Buswell appeared in great spirits on Saturday as they left their hotel in London ahead of the first Strictly Come Dancing live show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing legend James Jordan has slammed show bosses for snubbing British pro Neil Jones in favour of foreign dancers. The 40-year-old ballroom dancer missed out on being partnered wit…

Strictly Come Dancing contestant and comedian Jayde Adams has explained her decision to pair with another woman on the show.

The stars of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 have been training hard ahead of the first live show and some have even shared a sneak peek of what goes on behind the scenes...

Two stars are currently joint for last place

Strictly Come Dancing viewers think they know who will be booted off the new series first after speculation mounts following the explosive return of The hit BBC One show