Strictly Come Dancing· Season 17 · Episode 1
The Launch
Opening the 17th series with a bang, Queen of Pop Kylie Minogue will perform a show-stopping medley of some of her biggest hits, alongside a dazzling routine from Strictly's professional dancers.Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will roll out the red carpet for the class of 2019, as the Bafta Award-winning show returns to BBC One. The star-studded line up will then head to the Strictly ballroom for the very first time, ready to find out which professional dancer they'll be paired with on their journey towards the famous Glitter Ball trophy.New judge Motsi Mabuse will join Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas, as they get their first peek at 2019's star-studded line up plus all four judges are set to perform with the professional dancers in an unmissable group number.The launch show will also see the celebrities take to the floor for the very first time in a spectacular group dance, as well as a musical performance from Academy Award-winner Mark Ronson and Grammy Award-winning YEBBA.
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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
Janette Manraraas Janette Manrara
Kevin Cliftonas Kevin Clifton
Amy Dowdenas Amy Dowden
Oti Mabuseas Oti Mabuse
Luba Mushtukas Luba Mushtuk
Johannes Radebeas Johannes Radebe
Neil Jonesas Neil JonesShows like Strictly Come Dancing
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