When does Strictly Come Dancing 2022 start?
STRICTLY Come Dancing is become a staple of Saturday night TV, since it kicked off in 2004.
The hit BBC show is back for a new series, and fans are eager to know when it will start.
When does Strictly Come Dancing 2022 start?
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off with its launch show on September 17, 2022 at 6.10pm.
This is where it will be revealed which celebrities have been paired with which pro dancers.
The live shows will then begin a week later on September 24, 2022, with a time still to be announced.
Fans can also catch up with episodes on the BBC iPlayer.
Who is taking part in Strictly 2022?
The 20th series of Strictly brings a mixture of sports stars, actors and TV personalities.
There are 15 celebrities taking part, and they are:
- Helen Skelton
- Hamza Yassin
- James Bye
- Fleur East
- Tony Adams
- Molly Rainford
- Ellie Taylor
- Matt Goss
- Tyler West
- Ellie Simmonds
- Jayde Adams
- Kaye Adams
- Richie Anderson
- Kym Marsh
- Will Mellor
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Who are the Strictly Come Dancing judges?
Shirley Ballas returns as head judge for the 2022 series.
Craig Revel Horwood has also taken up his role as judge once more – which he has been doing since the show’s inception in 2004.
Motsi Mabuse also returns for a fourth series after impressing viewers.
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They are all joined by Anton Du Beke who has now officially replaced long running judge Bruno Tonioli.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will also return to their duties as co-hosts.