Published: 2 December 2023
Get set to shimmy on your sofa as Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in autumn 2023, marking the 21st series of the nation’s favourite dancing show.
Made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, the multi award-winning series promises to entertain the nation once again, with presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman back in the ballroom to oversee proceedings each weekend as a host of brand new celebrity contestants take to the floor in a bid to lift the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
But who's doing Strictly 2023? It's time to meet the official Strictly Come Dancing celebrity line-up...
- Read more: Strictly Come Dancing 2023 celebrities talk "oiling the hips", past contestants' top tips and going for glitterball glory
- Read more: Strictly 2023 - Everything you need to know about series 21
Amanda Abbington
I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things! Plus, I get to learn to dance which I am incredibly excited about. I’m really looking forward to the training too, I’m quite competitive as my family and friends will tell you. I can’t wait to start!
Amanda is an award-winning stage and screen actor
- Find out more about Amanda Abbington
- Read Amanda's full Strictly interview and see her transformation
Angela Rippon CBE
Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m really looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentinian Tango!!
Angela is an award-winning journalist, TV presenter, newsreader, and author
- Find out more about Angela Rippon CBE here
- Read Angela's full Strictly interviw and see her transformation
Layton Williams
Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It's time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins... ALL the sequins!
Layton is a film and theatre actor
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘you only live once!’ and I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.
Krishnan is a journalist and broadcaster
- Find out more about Krishnan Guru-Murthy here
- Read Krishnan's Strictly interview and see his transformation
Eddie Kadi
WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team.
Eddie is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and radio presenter
Angela Scanlon
I’m terrified, I’m excited and I have so many questions. Will they make me tan? How itchy are sequins?! Do they do flesh coloured sports bras? Well - there’s only one way to find out, right!? Now I’m panicking a bit... but also secretly thrilled about the prospect of all that glitter. Let’s go!
Angela is a TV presenter
Zara McDermott
I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.
Zara is a broadcaster and content creator
Adam Thomas
I've been such a big fan of the show for years, I can't believe I'm actually doing it! I can't dance to save my life but I'm buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor... I can't wait!
Adam is an actor and TV presenter
Nikita Kanda
This is a dream come true. I’m still pinching myself. I don’t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!
Nikita is a radio host and TV presenter.
Ellie Leach
It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!
Ellie is an actor
Jody Cundy CBE
Excited to be welcomed into the Strictly family and throw myself head first into the world of ballroom dancing. So far away from what I’m used to, but I’m looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I’m always last onto the dance floor.
Jody is a World and Paralympic Champion.
Bobby Brazier
I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I'm looking forward to performing in-front of everyone, it's going to be so much fun!
Bobby is a model and actor
Nigel Harman
I'm amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it's my turn... gulp!
Nigel is a TV, film, and theatre actor and director.
Annabel Croft
I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.
Annabel is a former British Number One tennis player.
Les Dennis
I’m thrilled to be doing this iconic wonderful show as I approach my 70th birthday! In my career I’ve always gone for challenges outside my comfort zone and this is the ultimate one! Can’t wait.
Les is a TV personality, actor and entertainer.
Strictly Come Dancing, produced by BBC Studios, returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for series 21 from Saturday 16 September 2023.Strictly It Takes Two returns to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Monday 25 September from6.30pm.