Strictly Come Dancing· Season 16 · Episode 1
The Launch Show
Dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly Come Dancing is waltzing back onto BBC One for its 16th series. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are rolling out the red carpet to welcome the star-studded celebrity class of 2018 as they begin their Strictly adventure in Strictly Come Dancing: The Launch.Tonight the 15 celebrity contestants will make their grand entrance into the famous Strictly ballroom and discover which professional dancer they will be paired with. Once the pairings have been announced the celebrities and professionals will take to the dancefloor for the very first time for a spectacular group performance.
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Guest stars
Anton Du Bekeas Anton Du Beke
Karen Haueras Karen Hauer
Aljaž Škorjanecas Aljaž Škorjanec
Katya Jonesas Katya Jones
Giovanni Perniceas Giovanni Pernice
Dianne Buswellas Dianne Buswell
Nadiya Bychkovaas Nadiya Bychkova
Pasha Kovalevas Pasha Kovalev
Gorka Márquezas Gorka Márquez
Janette Manraraas Janette Manrara
Kevin Cliftonas Kevin Clifton
Amy Dowdenas Amy Dowden
Oti Mabuseas Oti Mabuse
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