Fair rating?Strictly Come Dancing· Season 23 · Episode 1
Launch Show
Join our fabulous presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse as they welcome 15 brand new celebrities to the Strictly ballroom.Who will the new celebrities be paired with? All will be revealed on the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2025!
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#16In Season 23of 24 rated episodes
#16All-timeof 24 rated episodes
−0.6vs season avgSeason 23 averages 7.6
2025First airedSeptember 20, 2025
Guest stars
Karen Haueras Karen Hauer
Aljaž Škorjanecas Aljaž Škorjanec
Katya Jonesas Katya Jones
Dianne Buswellas Dianne Buswell
Nadiya Bychkovaas Nadiya Bychkova
Gorka Márquezas Gorka Márquez
Amy Dowdenas Amy Dowden
Luba Mushtukas Luba Mushtuk
Johannes Radebeas Johannes Radebe
Neil Jonesas Neil Jones
Nancy Xuas Nancy Xu
Jowita Przystałas Jowita Przystał
Kai Widdringtonas Kai Widdrington
Nikita Kuzminas Nikita Kuzmin