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Kyle O'Sullivan

Strictly pairings leaked online just days before launch and fans are going wild

The Strictly Come Dancing 2019 pairings have been leaked online just days before the big launch.

The celebrities and professional dancers all discovered who they would be dancing with in the pre-recorded show on Friday night.

The series does not kick off until next Saturday but a spoiler site has already confirmed the celebrity pairings, which Mirror Online has chosen not to reveal.

This sent Twitter into meltdown as excited Strictly fanatics have gone wild for some of the pairings.

One person tweeted: "Won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen them yet or who are waiting until next Saturday's launch show. I've seen the #Strictly pairings for this series, they look really good."

The Strictly Come Dancing celebrities have found out who they will be dancing with (Getty Images)
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly revealed the pairings to the stars on Friday night (PA)

Another added: "Already know the pairings for #strictly not gonna spoil it but excited for my fave pro and hopeful that my two least faves are out quick with their partners!!!"

A third agreed: "Forever weak and read the spoilers from last night’s filming but there are some absolutely w i l d pairings on #STRICTLY this year. GIMME."

While a fourth said: "I’m screaming at the #Strictly pairings being leaked but absolutely BUZZING that @LubaMushtuk has a celeb partner this year sort of predicted a few but some I’m surprised at!"

The One Show viewers were convinced Aj 'let slip' his partner (BBC)
AJ spoke about his dream partner (BBC)

Some Strictly fans were convinced that AJ Pritchard had 'let slip' who he will be dancing with on The One Show this week.

The professional dancer was speaking about the launch of the new series when he dropped a massive hint about the identity of his celeb partner.

Speaking about his record, AJ said: "I’ve been in semi final three years in a row. As they say fourth year's a charm. Straight to the final. I’ve got so many show ideas but its never happened for me just yet.

"I think Saffron...we can make it to the final. There it is. I’ve thrown it out there."

Curtis had some kind words for his brother (BBC)
Curtis wants AJ to partner up with Saffron (BBC)

This came after Love Island's Curtis Pritchard claimed YouTube vlogger Saffron Barker would make the perfect partner for his big brother.

On who AJ would be best suited too, Curtis said: "Saffron. I think he’d be fantastically suited. Height is an important thing. Obviously if you’re doing ballroom you don’t want a woman who is a lot taller than you."

Strictly Come Dancing fans took to Twitter to question what it all meant.

AJ is hoping to reach the final (BBC)

One confused viewer said: "Why is AJ talking like he’s got Saffron and they’re gonna win?? Have I missed something?"

"Saffron and aj are DEFINITELY gonna be partnered up together," added another.

A third asked: "Do people actually think saffron will be paired with anyone other than aj?"

Get Ready, Strictly’s Back! Glitzy first look at the all new Strictly series

In a big change this year, Neil Jones will be getting a celebrity partner for the first time.

But this means that fan favourite Gorka Marquez and Graziano di Prima have been relegated and will only take part in group dances.

*Strictly Come Dancing launches on Saturday 7 September on BBC One at 7.10pm

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