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Charlotte Tutton & Megan Nisbet

Strictly Come Dancing viewers 'already know' who will win after pairings' first dances

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 started on BBC One on Saturday.

This year's celebrities and the professionals taking part were paired together for the first time as judges, minus Bruno Tonioli, gave them tips and advice.

After some practice moves in their backstage videos, viewers then saw all the pairs take on a massive group number at the end of the show.

The panel did not judge the dance and encouraged the celebrities to give it their all ahead of the official competition starting.

It meant those watching at home were able make their own predictions as to who has a good chance of winning the show in 2020.

Many Strictly viewers shared their views on social media, and it's clear there are some front runners, with one in particular standing out.

Strictly viewers 'already know' who will win after pairings dance (BBC)

EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, who plays Tiffany Butcher on the BBC soap, is paired with Gorka Marquez, and many think she could go all the way.

According to The Mirror, one fan tweeted: "They've already won," as another said: "This year's winners."

A third added: "Calling it now Maisie Smith is going to win Strictly this year."

The Wanted singer Max George and his dance partner Dianne Buswell also caused a stir.

A viewer wrote: "I reckon Max will win this year."

And a second added: "I'm predicting Jason, Maisie, or Max will win #Strictly. I’m fully supporting Nicola and Jacqui right now though!"

Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez (BBC)

Nicola Adams, who is paired with Katya Jones, and actress Caroline Quentin, who is paired with Johannes Radebe are also firm favourites.

One viewer wrote: "Nicola Adams is my early favourite to win."

Another added: "I reckon Maisie will win it. Caroline looks like a dark horse."

Strictly Come Dancing pairings 2020

Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse

Caroline Quentin and Johannes Radebe

Clara Amfo and Aljaž Škorjanec

HRVY and Janette Manrara

Jacqui Smith and Anton Du Beke

Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer

Jason Bell and Luba Mushtuk

JJ Chalmers and Amy Dowden

Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez

Max George and Dianne Buswell

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones

Ranvir Singh and Giovanni Pernice

Strictly Come Dancing returns Saturday, October 25 at 7:25pm on BBC One.

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