It might sound barely unbelievable, however Strictly season is almost upon us as soon as once more as a model new set of set of celebrities get able to sashay onto that well-known dancefloor.
As such, varied particulars concerning the forthcoming twentieth collection have already began trickling in, which is doing nothing to decelerate our pleasure for its return.
Right here’s what we all know up to now about Strictly Come Dancing 2022…
When is Strictly more likely to begin then?
Going by final 12 months’s collection – which returned to its common size after a shorter run in 2020 owing to Covid – the launch present appears more likely to air on 17 September, with the reside reveals then starting on 24 September. In fact, the BBC will affirm air dates sooner or later.
For the final two years, the present has damaged with its earlier custom taking a two-week break in between the pre-recorded launch present and the principle competitors kicking off, as an alternative displaying it the week earlier than.
Nonetheless, final 12 months the launch – which sees the celebs discover out who their movie star companion is – was nonetheless recorded just a few weeks previous to airing to be able to enable the {couples} to start coaching.
Who’s participating?
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Rumours about who can be taking to the ground have been coming in thick and quick in latest weeks, with many well-known faces linked to a spot on the present.
These embody former Coronation Avenue star Kym Marsh, TV chef Gino D’Acampo, Olympic diver Tom Daley, Radio 2’s Richie Anderson, rugby star Mike Tindall, and Packed Lunch host Steph McGovern.
Nonetheless, the BBC is but to formally unveil any contestants – with bulletins more likely to begin in early-to-mid August.
Who’s on the judging panel?
After standing in for Bruno Tonioli final 12 months, Anton Du Bke has been confirmed as his everlasting alternative as a choose on Strictly, this 12 months.
Bruno has been absent from the panel for the final two collection owing to pandemic journey restrictions, and has since determined to depart Strictly to be able to focus solely on his judging function on the US model of the present.
As soon as once more, Anton will sit alongside returning panellists Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and head choose Shirley Ballas.
What concerning the skilled dancers?
The present can have the largest line-up {of professional} dancers in its historical past when it returns, after welcoming 4 new professionals into the fold.
European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese language Nationwide Champion Carlos Gu, former Below 21 British Nationwide Champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas are all becoming a member of the line-up.
Their arrivals comply with the exits of fan favourites Oti Mabuse and Aljaž Škorjanec, who each introduced they had been standing down as professionals earlier this 12 months.
Vito just lately competed in and gained Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian model of Strictly, whereas Lauren just lately appeared alongside Strictly regulars Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke of their nationwide excursions.
Michelle Tsiakkas has additionally starred alongside quite a lot of Strictly professionals within the stage present Burn The Ground.
The brand new foursome be a part of returning dancers Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.
Who’s presenting?
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Whereas it has not but been formally confirmed, it’s extensively anticipated that long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman can be again on the helm of this 12 months’s Strictly.
Will there be a reside viewers this 12 months?
Over the past two years, there was a closely diminished studio viewers.
In 2020, this was because of social distancing restrictions and subsequent nationwide lockdowns. Whereas there was no Covid legal guidelines in place final 12 months, bosses saved the diminished viewers in a bid to guard the celebs on the present from catching the virus and forcing them to overlook every week of the competitors.
Nonetheless, it has been reported bosses are planning to welcome again a full studio viewers for 2022.
Claudia Winkleman later mentioned throughout an look on The One Present: “Hopefully, we’re actually hoping that we’re allowed an viewers.”
What about Blackpool?
Likewise, it has been claimed the present is hoping to return to Blackpool for its annual particular from the long-lasting Tower Ballroom after a two-year hiatus.
The BBC is but to substantiate plans, nonetheless.
And what’s this a few Buckingham Palace particular?
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In June, The Solar claimed the BBC has been invited by the royal household to air a reside present from the palace later this 12 months.
Experiences counsel both the semi or quarter-final of the collection might be broadcast from the residence’s ballroom.
Neither the BBC or the Palace has commented on the reviews, however Anton Du Beke just lately welcomed the concept.
Throughout an look on Good Morning Britain, he mentioned: ”[The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall] have been nice followers of the present through the years.
“I’d like to say sure. I don’t know concerning the present, I hope so. I wish to go and have a dance with somebody.”
What about It Takes Two?
Final 12 months’s collection noticed former professional dancer Janette Manrara exchange Zoe Ball as one of many hosts of the day by day BBC Two spin-off It Takes Two.
Whereas no particulars concerning the 2022 collection have been introduced up to now, it’s anticipated she is going to return alongside co-host Rylan Clark.
