The ballroom is heating up as Strictly Come Dancing returns with its first live show of the 2024 season. Join hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as they present an evening filled with dazzling performances and impressive routines. This week, our 15 celebrity-professional couples will take to the dance floor for the very first time, presenting their opening acts of the competition.
While there will be no public vote this week, the judges—Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas—will be on hand to provide their expert critiques and score each performance. Their scores will be carried over to the following week, when viewers will have the power to vote for their favorite couples for the first time.
With no eliminations tonight, the celebrities can focus on impressing the judges and finding their footing on the dance floor. From elegant waltzes to sizzling salsas, each couple will bring their unique flair and personality to their routines.
Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Week 1 airs on Saturday, 21 September 2024, at 7:00 pm on BBC One.
