It's time to get your glitter and dancing shoes ready as Strictly is officially back for the 20th anniversary series. After a year plagued by scandal amid the BBC's misconduct investigation, the show returned with all the bells and whistles on Saturday night as loyal viewers tuned in. With 15 new celebrity couples set to take to the dancefloor, the pairings were revealed during the launch show as the series officially kicked off.
Viewers were heartbroken by the tribute, admitting they had 'burst into tears' as pictures of the two men came on the screen.
The 53-year-old Batman actor leaned in closely to speak to the Maid in Manhattan star, 55, while gesturing with his arms..
The radio presenter set pulses racing striking a series of sexy poses on Saturday, showing off her jaw-dropping physique in the revealing two-piece.
He's known as the charming French maître d'hôtel who welcomes hopeful singletons on Channel 4's First Dates.
The former Little Mix singer, 32, served up a trio of quirky looks for the exciting week of fashion as she flaunted her eclectic style.
Pete Wicks has revealed he saved his mum Tracy's life when he was just 12-years-old after he found her in the kitchen after an attempted suicide.
Helen Flanagan's ex Scott Sinclair has reportedly found love again with a family friend Lauren Davies two years after his split from the actress.
The star, whose annual salary of £950,000 makes her the BBC 's highest-paid woman, last presented the programme more than a month ago, on August 8.
Vogue Williams, 38, blasted body-shamers while praising the ripped body of her husband Spencer Matthews, 36 - who recently completed 30 desert marathons in 30 days - on Saturday.
Nicole Scherzinger put on a leggy display in a short white dress as she celebrated her starring role in the much-anticipated revival of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway.
Strictly Come Dancing is set to make it's hotly-anticipated return on Saturday after being rocked by a number of scandals over the summer.
A-list celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow , Jennifer Lopez , Demi Moore and Cat Blanchett haven't let a number stop them from showing off their incredible figures.
Damian Hurley steps out in quirky distressed black top as he and his cousin Amelia Hurley attend the British Vogue and Rabanne party during London Fashion Week
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley slips into a racy mesh jumpsuit as she joins ab-flashing Simone Ashley at the Nensi Dojaka show during LFW
Denise Van Outen, 50, puts on a busty display in a plunging blue patterned swimsuit as she enjoys sun-soaked Ibiza getaway
Strictly fans slam the BBC for 'taking a step backwards' after ditching same-sex couples to 'return to traditional roots' following abuse scandals
Vogue Williams blasts body-shamers and praises her husband Spencer Matthews ripped physique after he completed 30 desert marathons in 30 days
Leigh-Anne Pinnock serves up three stylish looks in one day as she rocks denim and quirky mesh ensemble at London Fashion Week
EastEnders icon set to 'return for soap's 40th anniversary' in huge comeback 25 years after leaving Albert Square
Strictly bosses introduce tough 'anti-bullying' rules in wake of misconduct investigation as scandal-plagues show returns for 20th series
Fred Sirieix reveals he kissed 10 girls in just 15 days on school trip to England as he recalls falling in love with the country
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Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy Parisi check into a Brazilian SEX hotel during Celebrity Race Across The World
Victoria Beckham unveils her new 'mind-blowing' beauty product as she gives fans a tutorial on how to achieve perfect skin
Helen Flanagan's footballer ex Scott Sinclair 'moves on with new girlfriend' two years after split from ex-Corrie star
Ashley Roberts puts on a leggy display in revealing silver co-ord while posing for VERY racy birthday snaps as star turns 43
Strictly Come Dancing fans are left in tears after launch episode ends with a tribute to Hairy Biker Dave Myers and dancer Robin Windsor - who both passed away earlier this year
Strictly's Jamie Borthwick branded 'cheat' by co-star in awkward moment during launch show
Strictly's Pete Wicks reveals he saved his mum Tracy's life at just age 12 after traumatic suicide attempt
Strictly Come Dancing fails to address its year of scandal after claims of abuse by professionals - as the BBC show returns for another series
Ruth Langsford 'calls in a "fierce" divorce lawyer' in her acrimonious split from Eamonn Holmes - as he is seen on holiday with new girlfriend
Strictly fans break down in tears as they rave about Amy Dowden's astonishing dance performance as she returns to the BBC show following breast cancer battle
Zara McDermott shares support for pal Pete Wicks as his Strictly partner is revealed as Jowita Przystal - after she was abused on the show
Myleene Klass is the epitome of chic in a black suit and sunglasses as she makes stylish arrival at Smooth radio
Peaky Blinders' Joe Cole reveals he is 'somewhere' on the neurotypical spectrum as he discusses his late former co-star Helen McCrory
Strictly Come Dancing fans fume as partners for the new series of the BBC show are leaked hours before its official launch episode
Strictly is BACK! The celebrity and professional pairings to be REVEALED as BBC show returns for 20th anniversary series after year of scandal
Leigh-Anne Pinnock wows in quirky denim layered ensemble as she joins a colourful Clara Amfo at Ahluwalia show for London Fashion Week
EXCLUSIVEStacey Solomon looks radiant as she attends the first in-store launch of her haircare brand REHAB at Harrods - after winning first National Television Award
Where are the Strictly Come Dancing winners now? From heartbreak, babies and glittering new careers, MailOnline takes a look back at the show's success stories
Strictly's Kai Widdrington breaks silence after being axed from 20th anniversary main show line-up
The Grand Tour fans are all saying the same thing as Jeremy Clarkson's hit Prime show comes to an end
Priyanka Chopra, 42, poses up a storm in a skimpy bikini as she enjoys a luxury getaway with her husband Nick Jonas, 31, and their daughter Malti
Amanda Holden gushes she 'couldn't be more proud' as her lookalike daughter Lexi, 18, makes her catwalk debut at London Fashion Week
Graziano Di Prima is seen for the first time since he was sacked from Strictly over abuse claims
EXCLUSIVEEamonn Holmes, 64, cheekily grabs girlfriend Katie Alexander's, 42, BOTTOM in couple's first showing of PDA during romantic break
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo 'no longer speaking' amid legal battle over the rights to using The Neptunes name
Shannen Doherty is remembered by Beverly Hills, 90210 cast at 90s Con following her death at age 53
Selling Sunset's Mary Fitzgerald says she is 'still haunted' by sexual assault: 'It will never 100 percent go away'
Ana de Armas admits to leaving a friend's wedding to take a business call from Eden director Ron Howard
Demi Moore reveals how she helps daughters cope with Bruce Willis' dementia diagnosis
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have tense conversation as they reunite for the FIRST time amid divorce at Beverly Hills Hotel with their children
Matt LeBlanc goes car shopping with daughter Marina, 20, on rare family outing in Los Angeles
Fans make hilarious predictions about Oasis after Jane's Addiction onstage fight during reunion show goes viral
Cardi B shares health update after giving birth to third child with estranged husband Offset
Nikki Garcia is seen for the first time since estranged husband Artem Chigvintsev filed for joint custody of their four-year-old son Matteo and spousal support
Sydney Sweeney shares rare snap with fiancé Jonathan Davino at Universal Studios... days after 27th birthday
Diddy-Dirty Money singer Kalenna Harper denies witnessing Diddy abuse ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura
Mariah Carey climbs the Great Wall of China in five-inch heels with 13-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan
Hailey and Justin Bieber celebrate sixth wedding anniversary with lavish date night after welcoming son Jack
RHOSLC star Meredith Marks, 52, undergoes THIRD breast reduction for 'weird' medical condition that causes her chest to keep growing: 'It's wild'
Kim Kardashian puts on a busty display and flashes her famous hourglass curves in barely-there bodysuit in latest sizzling snaps
Steve-O cancels plans to get breast implants for comedy sketch after talking to a transgender person: 'It's not all fun and games'
Heidi Klum flashes major sideboob in a sparkling minidress with stylish Quinta Brunson at The Hollywood Reporter's Emmys bash in LA
Brittany Cartwright rocks skimpy Daisy Dukes and Hooters t-shirt while out in West Hollywood... after filing for full custody of her son with Jax Taylor
Bruce Willis enjoys a relaxing cruise during a rare outing in Los Angeles... amid his battle with aphasia and dementia
Jennifer Lopez shows midriff while estranged husband Ben Affleck enjoys a cigarette during drive amid divorce
Artem Chigvintsev RESPONDS to estranged wife Nikki Garcia's divorce filing - as he asks for joint custody of son and spousal support
Bradley Cooper is ever the doting dad as he carries daughter Lea, seven, in his arms while enjoying a stroll in New York City
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris' former LA mansion lists for $7.5M after they sold the Mediterranean-style estate in 2020 - years after their divorce
Kourtney Kardashian lovingly kisses husband Travis Barker in throwback photos from summer 'adventures' and shares glimpse of their son Rocky
DWTS pro Peta Murgatroyd pokes fun at Katy Perry sex confession in funny video with husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Shelley Duvall seen in final role before her death as she stars in trailer for The Forest Hills... after she returned to Hollywood following a 22-year hiatus
Chappell Roan reveals the purpose behind her white face paint is to rebel against homophobia in her hometown: 'Like b***h, I'll show you a clown'
RHOA's Porsha Williams granted major victory in ongoing divorce from Simon Guobadia
Netflix is SUED over Squid Game for allegedly stealing plot from 2009 Indian film
Caroline Manzo's son Albie welcomes first baby with wife Chelsea: 'Ready to start the adventure of a lifetime'
Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater finalizes divorce from Lilly Jay - over a year after he started dating pop star
Katie Holmes is almost unrecognizable in extremely baggy outfit as the empty nester runs errands in New York City
Kourtney Kardashian blasted over new Ozempic-style weight loss supplement launched by her brand Lemme
Jax Taylor had 'no idea' he was a narcissist until he sought treatment at mental health facility amid split from wife Brittany Cartwright
Rihanna keeps it stylish in white blouse and jeans as she exits her favorite restaurant in Santa Monica
Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Chrissy Teigen's IVF clinic is sued over 'lost' embryos
Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade enjoy hike together as rumors of lesbian romance continue on RHOBH
Singer JoJo admits feeling awkward at Taylor Swift's house after her own pop career had stalled
Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber is spitting image of supermodel mom as she recreates classic 1993 Oscars look
Alf star Benji Gregory's cause of death revealed three months after being found in car alongside service dog in bank parking lot
Ben Affleck plants a kiss on BFF Matt Damon's wife Luciana Morad - after pal's cozy chat with his ex Jennifer Lopez
Halle Berry, 58, dishes on her 'zero sugar' wellness routine which includes vitamin cocktails and red light therapy
Katy Perry makes out with male model while laying down in the middle of the street for steamiest music video yet
Dave Bautista breaks his silence over weight loss transformation after being 'uncomfortably big'
Brooks Nader stuns in sexy tight-fitting ensemble amid shock twist in Gleb Savchenko dating rumors
Real Housewives of Miami star Dr. Nicole Martin EXITS show amid battle with postpartum anxiety
Lady Gaga had 'no ego' filming Joker: Foile À Deux - after responding to high school Facebook bullies
Karate Kid star Chad McQueen's tragic final post was poignant tribute to his legend father Steve McQueen
Kourtney Kardashian's husband Travis Barker shares heartbreaking message after visit to his late mother's grave
James McAvoy details 'rough' first meeting with celebrity crush Jennifer Aniston: 'It wasn't great'
Who is Annaliese Neilsen? Meet the 'alt porn goddess' being scrutinized over Dave Grohl relationship as Foo Fighters frontman reveals secret baby
Tate McRae, 21, goes NAKED in racy 'It's ok, I'm ok' music video - but some disappointed fans slam it as 'porn'
Lil Wayne breaks silence over 2025 Super Bowl Halftime snub: 'It broke me'
Ashely Tisdale reveals she threw up on herself while giving birth to her second daughter
Jessica Alba snuggles husband Cash Warren at daughter's tennis match before hitting up premiere in LA
Real Housewives Of Orange County: Alexis Bellino denies 'mean' behavior by her and John Janssen towards Shannon Beador amid DUI video claim
Oprah Winfrey, 70, showcases 40lb weight loss in a tasteful gray suit as she leads the stars at LA premiere of Exhibiting Forgiveness
Truth behind Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman shock divorce following 33 years together
Kelly Ripa shares passionate smooches with hunky shirtless husband Mark Consuelos in summer photo dump
The Oasis reunion is shaping up to be a cultural phenomenon - with the 19 dates announced so far expected to expand to include a world tour.
ALISON BOSHOFF: From what I hear Adele turned down a potential $200 million payday - the biggest of her career - to extend her tour.
Bond fans may be left shaken and stirred by Daniel Craig's graphic sex scenes in Queer - and gossip about the footage is setting the Lido at Venice Film Festival alight.
The film, by writer-director James Watkins, is a slick remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same title.There's some comedy throughout plus lines about differences between Americans and Brits.
The 56-year-old star could hardly be trying harder, after those five James Bond films in 15 years, to shrug off the image of Ian Fleming's ultra-heterosexual alpha-male super-spy.
The late shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis would have approved of director Pablo Larrain's trilogy of films about three of the most iconic women of the 21st century: he slept with two of them.
The film is audaciously different in style from the original, not quite as electrifying, but bold and brilliant all the same.
BRIAN VINER: Tim Burton's 1988 Beetlejuice was horror classic, which, to paraphrase the title of one of that decade's best-known songs, showed some ghouls just want to have fun.
Brian Viner: Colleen Hoover's 2016 novel It Ends With Us, about domestic abuse, was a monumental success. It was a New York Times number one bestseller.
Ian Rankin's A Game Called Malice takes a brave stab at bringing Inspector Rebus to the stage
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