Strictly Come Dancing 2019 has officially kicked off.
The stars of this year's series walked the red carpet tonight at an exciting launch event at the Television Centre, in London.
Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly were there to oversee proceedings as another series got underway.
Claudia looked gorgeous in a glittery red trouser suit, while Tess looked glam in a figure hugging green velvet dress with a dramatic slit that revealed her legs.
The ladies walked across the stage holding hands as they celebrated the beginning of the series.
EastEnders star Emma Barton posed up for photographers in a gorgeous red dress with bejewelled flower detailing and a plunging sheer effect.
YouTuber Saffron Barker danced her way onto the red carpet in an electric blue mini dress with feathers around the skirt.
The blonde beauty beamed a huge smile and looked to be having the time of her life.
Footballer David James and Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing look to have already formed a strong bromance.
They walked out on stage holding hands and wearing two of the snazziest suits the showbiz world has ever seen.
Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley looked pretty as a princess as she walked out in a flowing baby blue floral gown.
TV presenter Anneka Rice looked excited as she hit the stage in a blue mini dress with plenty of fringing.
She was greeted by CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual, who got down on his knees to introduce her.
Viscountess Emma Weymouth strutted out onto the stage in a pretty pink dress with a floral design while sports presenter Mike Bushell looked smart as a dart in a blue crushed velvet jacket and jazzy shirt.
Paralympic gold medallist Will Bayley dressed in a snazzy purple suit, while professional footballer Alex Scott looked stunning in a yellow mini dress with a daring plunging neckline.
Rowing champ James Cracknell posed for snappers in black trousers and a slightly see-through shirt, standing confidently with his hands on his hips.
Professionals Neil and Katya Jones took to the stage to dance together.
The exes, who announced they're divorcing earlier this month, put their personal issues aside to wow the audience with a dazzling routine.
Anton Du Beke and Dianne Buswell, who is in a relationship with her celeb partner from last year, Joe Sugg, partnered up to put on a show for the audience.
Wearing matching white outfits, they put on a hair-raising performance that saw Dianne's signature red locks sent twirling.
Pro AJ Pritchard danced out onto the stage with fellow performer Nancy Xu.
Speaking on the red carpet, AJ said he was happy for the new-found success of his brother Curtis, who appeared on this year's Love Island.
He told PA: "I'm honestly over the moon. Obviously Love Island has just happened. I can't wait for everyone to see him on The Greatest Dancer next year.
"He's done so well and, honestly, as a family business, we have got so much coming out next year. It's very exciting times."
Karen Clifton and Gorka Marquez teamed up for their performance.
Gorka recently revealed he'd been dropped from the main line-up.
While he'll still appear on this year's Strictly in the professional group numbers, he won't be paired with a celeb and will have no chance of winning the Glitterball trophy.
Judges Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli posed for a picture together on the red carpet.
Shirley, debuting her new shorter hair style, looked as glamorous as ever in a purple and white floor-length gown.
Bruno looked dapper in a dark suit and white shirt.
Fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood teamed up with newbie Motsi Mabuse.
Craig looked handsome in a sharp suit, while Motsi was stunning in a stylish dress with a dramatic red tutu skirt.
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