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Ellie Harrison

Strictly Come Dancing 2019: What is the line-up, who is on the judging panel and latest news

Strictly Come Dancing is waltzing its way back onto our screens this autumn to take over BBC One on Saturday nights.

That means a whole new roster of celebrities will be taking to the dance floor to compete for a chance to lift the coveted glitterball trophy.

Here’s everything you need to know about when the 17th series will begin, which stars are on the line-up and who’s on the judging panel…

When will Strictly 2019 air?

Strictly Come Dancing is expected to return to BBC One in September and will air on Saturday nights.

Which celebrities are on the line-up?

From footballers to soap stars, check out the all celebrities announced so far in our gallery below.

Who are the judges? 

MotsiMabuse joins the line-up (BBC)

In July, it was announced that new judge Motsi Mabuse (and sister of pro dancer Oti) would replace ballerina Darcey Bussell, who stepped down from the judging panel after seven years.

Joining Mabuse will be returning judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli.

Who is hosting this series

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are back once again to host the show. The pair have been fronting the series together since 2014, when Winkleman stepped in to replace Sir Bruce Forsyth.

Who are the professional dancers?

 Anton du Beke (BBC/Guy Levy)

The professional dancers for 2019 were confirmed in June, with show favourites Kevin Clifton, Anton du Beke and AJ Pritchard all set to return.

Only one dancer, Pasha Kovalev, will not be returning after he announced in February that he was leaving the show. 

Chinese Latin dancer Nancy Xu will join the 2019 series as a new dancer.

Who won Strictly in 2018?

Documentary filmmaker Stacey Dooley won the show last year with pro partner Kevin Clifton, beating runners up Joe Sugg, Faye Tozer and Ashley Roberts in the grand final.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One in September 2019.

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