Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing· Season 18 · Episode 1

Launch Show

S18E01·October 17, 2020·1h 25m·BBC One

This year's contestants make their grand entrance into the famous Strictly ballroom for the very first time, and we find out which professionals they will be paired with.

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Guest stars

Anton Du BekeAnton Du Bekeas Anton Du Beke
Karen HauerKaren Haueras Karen Hauer
Aljaž ŠkorjanecAljaž Škorjanecas Aljaž Škorjanec
Katya JonesKatya Jonesas Katya Jones
Giovanni PerniceGiovanni Perniceas Giovanni Pernice
Dianne BuswellDianne Buswellas Dianne Buswell
Nadiya BychkovaNadiya Bychkovaas Nadiya Bychkova
Gorka MárquezGorka Márquezas Gorka Márquez
Janette ManraraJanette Manraraas Janette Manrara
Amy DowdenAmy Dowdenas Amy Dowden
Oti MabuseOti Mabuseas Oti Mabuse
Luba MushtukLuba Mushtukas Luba Mushtuk
Johannes RadebeJohannes Radebeas Johannes Radebe
Neil JonesNeil Jonesas Neil Jones

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