{"id":67748,"date":"2023-09-09T20:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T20:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/likecelebwn.com\/?p=67748"},"modified":"2023-09-09T20:54:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T20:54:00","slug":"strictly-first-look-the-celebrities-pose-together-ahead-of-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/likecelebwn.com\/celebrities\/strictly-first-look-the-celebrities-pose-together-ahead-of-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly FIRST LOOK:\u00a0The celebrities pose together ahead of launch"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Strictly Come Dancing celebrities donned their finest ensembles as they posed together for the first time ahead of making their show debut.<\/p>\n
With the launch show just a week away, the 15 contestants slipped into sparkly gold and black outfits and posed up a storm, much to the delight of fans.<\/p>\n
In the official photo of the 2023 line-up, all the ladies put on a leggy display as they rocked glamorous gold dresses for the group photo.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the gentlemen looked dapper in a variety of looks in black, gold and neutral hues.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 21st series of the BBC show will kick off on Saturday 16 September, with viewers finally seeing which pro partners the celebrities\u00a0will be paired with.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Fab-u-lous!\u00a0The Strictly Come Dancing celebrities donned their finest ensembles as they posed together for the first time ahead of making their show debut<\/p>\n
This year’s Strictly will see Amanda Abbington, Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Eddie Kadi, Angela Scanlon, Zara McDermott, Adam Thomas and Nikita Kanda take to the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This year’s Strictly will see Amanda, Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Eddie Kadi, Angela Scanlon, Zara McDermott, Adam Thomas and Nikita Kanda take to the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The series, hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman , will run for 13 weeks and is set to conclude with the live final on December 16.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the full line-up was revealed as the professional dancers took centre stage in the show’s dazzling first trailer.<\/p>\n
In the new clip filmed at Tate Britain in London, Jowita Przystal\u00a0is seen taking in the sights with Vito Coppola, while\u00a0Graziano Di Prima and Katya Jones dance.<\/p>\n
Lining the steps of the iconic building, they were joined by\u00a0Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer,\u00a0Neil Jones and Nikita Kuzmin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Giovanni Pernice, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington\u00a0and Nancy Xu were also pictured.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Amy Dowden currently can’t compete in the group numbers as she undergoes chemotherapy\u00a0for breast cancer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stunners:\u00a0 L-R Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Nigel Harman, Ellie Leach, Amanda Abbington, Les Dennis, Adam Thomas, Eddie Kadi, Angela Scanlon<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Keep dancing! L- R Nikita Kanda, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Annabel Croft,\u00a0Jody Cundy, Zara McDermott and Bobby Brazier\u00a0<\/p>\n Training for the series is already in full swing, but\u00a0this year’s line up are already suffering from a string of injuries as they prepare for the live shows.<\/p>\n Four of the celebrities have already experienced a gruesome injury or painful strain, starting with actress Amanda Abbington who uploaded a gruesome snap of her injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n The\u00a0Mr Selfridge star shared a picture of her foot to Instagram as she displayed her huge purple blood blister which spread across the ball of her foot.\u00a0<\/p>\n The star captioned the post:\u00a0‘Blood blister\u2026 So\u2026 dancing in heels, when you absolutely aren’t a dancer, is clearly a blister minefield but, moreover, very much a young man’s game\u2026 however, onwards.’<\/p>\n However Amanda wasn’t deterred from the rehearsal room as she continued: ‘Back tomorrow for more shenanigans!’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Glitzy: The Strictly Come Dancing full line-up was revealed as the professional dancers took centre stage in the show’s dazzling first trailer<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Incredible: In the new clip filmed at Tate Britain in London, Jowita Przystal is seen taking in the sights with Vito Coppola, while Graziano Di Prima and Katya Jones dance<\/p>\n Empathising with her fellow contestant, Love Island star\u00a0Zara McDermott commented: ‘Same here \u2026 I’ll rub your feet you rub mine?’<\/p>\n Zara’s feet are also apparently not looking their best after she suffered a bloody toe during a training session.<\/p>\n Elsewhere EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has been working intensely with a physio as he stretched out in preparation for the demanding routines.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fellow soap star Adam Thomas also hasn’t found training easy after he revealed he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis just days after being announced as a dancer on the show.<\/p>\n The Waterloo Road actor opened up on Instagram last month as he celebrated his 35th birthday.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 78\u00a0<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span> Journalist\u00a0<\/p>\n Angela says:<\/span>\u00a0‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: <\/span>49<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Actress<\/p>\n Amanda says: <\/span>‘I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: <\/span>28<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Actor<\/p>\n Layton says:\u00a0<\/span>‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins\u2026 ALL the sequins!’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 53<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span> Journalist<\/p>\n Krishnan says:<\/span>\u00a0‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: <\/span>40<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Comedian and radio presenter<\/p>\n Eddie says: <\/span>‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am.\u00a0I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 39<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>TV presenter<\/p>\n Angela says: ‘<\/span>I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: <\/span>26<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Documentary maker and former Love Island star<\/p>\n Zara says:<\/span>\u00a0‘I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.’<\/p>\n Adam Thomas\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: 34<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Actor and presenter<\/p>\n Adam says:<\/span>\u00a0‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: 27<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Profession: <\/span>Radio and TV\u00a0presenter<\/p>\n Nikita says:<\/span>\u00a0‘I can’t believe I’m going to be on Strictly. This is a dream come true. I’m still pinching myself. I don’t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: <\/span>22<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>\u00a0Coronation Street star<\/p>\n Ellie says:<\/span>\u00a0‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: <\/span>44<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>\u00a0Paralympic champion\u00a0<\/p>\n Jody says:<\/span>\u00a0‘I’m looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I’m always last onto the dance floor. Can’t wait to get stuck in, bring on the glitter and sequins.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: <\/span>20<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>\u00a0EastEnders star and model\u00a0<\/p>\n Bobby says:<\/span>\u00a0‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: 49<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>\u00a0Actor<\/p>\n Nigel says:<\/span>\u00a0‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age: <\/span>57<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>\u00a0Broadcaster and ex tennis player<\/p>\n Annabel says:<\/span>\u00a0‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show \u2013 swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’<\/p>\n Les Dennis<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 69<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Actor and game show host<\/p>\n Les says:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0‘I’m thrilled to be doing this iconic wonderful show as I approach my 70th birthday! In my career I’ve always gone for challenges outside my comfort zone and this is the ultimate one! Can’t wait.’<\/p>\nSTRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?<\/h3>\n
Angela Rippon<\/span><\/h2>\n
Amanda Abbington<\/span><\/h2>\n
Layton Williams<\/span><\/h2>\n
\u00a0Krishnan Guru-Murthy<\/h2>\n
Eddie Kadi<\/h2>\n
Angela Scanlon<\/span><\/h2>\n
Zara McDermott\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Nikita Kanda\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Ellie Leach\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Jody Cundy\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Bobby Brazier\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Nigel Harman\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Annabel Croft\u00a0<\/h2>\n