Strictly Come Dancing is about to waltz back onto our screens for another season. The iconic show will return in just over 24 hours time for the series 23 launch episode.
The professional dancers who will be taking part in the 2025 edition have been confirmed. It includes two new faces to get familiar with.
See when the first live show will take place - and why it isn’t this weekend. Plus learn about the major change to voting for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing begins.
Before the show begins the odds have been issued and Oddschecker has named an early favourite. Find out who it is!
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9. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - 50/1
Former Premier League footballer Jimmy is part of the cast for Strictly this year. He also has long odds to win the show in 2025. He is 50/1 to win via Oddschecker. | BBC Photo: BBC

10. Karen Carney - 22/1
Former women's footballer and pundit, Karen Carney is in the Striclty cast. She has seen her odds slip a bit and is now 22/1 to win in 2025. | BBC Photo: BBC

11. Amber Davies - 22/1
Amber Davies replaced Dani Dyer in the competition. She is another who's odds have drifted a bit. From being the favourite at one point she is now 22/1 to win via Oddschecker. | BBC Photo: BBC

12. Alex Kingston - 12/1
Doctor Who favourite Alex Kingston has swapped the Tardis for the Strictly ballroom. Her odds have improved throughout the competition and she is now 12/1 to win via Oddschecker. | BBC Photo: BBC

