Strictly Come Dancing is about to hit the ballroom floor for another season. The launch show is set to take place in a matter of hours.
The BBC has revealed all 15 of the celebs who will take part in the series this year. It comes after one of the stars was forced to pull out shortly after being announced.
Strictly’s start time for this evening has been confirmed. Remind yourself of when it will begin.
The professional dancers who will compete in series 23 have also been announced. It includes two new faces for 2025.
But who are the celebs set to compete for the Glitterball Trophy? Meet the full cast below.
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9. Vicky Pattison - eliminated week 8
Vicky Pattison is a TV presenter, author, podcast and radio host. She said: "I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!" She was partnered with Kai Widdrington and went home in week 8. | BBC Photo: BBC
10. La Voix - withdrawn
La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who competed in the 2024 series of the BBC hit RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. La Voix said: "I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV." She was partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec but had tp withdraw due to injury in week 9. | BBC Photo: BBC
11. Alex Kingston - eliminated week 10
Alex Kingston is an award-winning actor and star of stage and screen best known as Dr. River Song in Doctor Who. She said: "Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!" She was partnered with Johannes Radebe and was eliminated in week 10. | BBC Photo: BBC
12. Lewis Cope - eliminated week 11
Lewis Cope is an actor and Emmerdale star. He said: "I'm so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year's Strictly Come Dancing. I've always been a fan of the show and cannot wait to get started!" He was partnered with Katya Jones and was eliminated in the quarter-final (week 11). | BBC Photo: BBC