When does Strictly Come Dancing 2019 begin and what are the pairings?
Behold, your line-up of celebrities for Strictly Come Dancing 2019! (L-R back row) David James, Emma..
Keeeeep dancing were told at the end of every show and it wont be long before our toes are tapping once again because Strictly Come Dancing 2019 is just around the corner.
The launch show, which is due to be aired very soon, will be the first time we get to see this years line-up of celebrities in their sequins and feathers on the dance floor and will also be the first time we see Motsi Mabuse, the brand new judge who has replaced Darcey Bussell on the panel.
Mark your calendars or set your boxes to record because we have an official start date for the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing 2019…
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When does Strictly Come Dancing 2019 begin?
The competition for the coveted glitter ball trophy will sashay back onto our screens on Saturday 7th September on BBC One.
What are the Strictly come dancing pairings 2019?
The launch show of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing brings with it a whole host of excitement, with a major moment of the show being when hosts Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman reveal which professional dancers this years celebrities will be paired with.
While we have to wait to find out who the celebs will be hitting the dance floor with this season, the stars themselves already know who they will be performing with as they found out this week.
Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley shared her excitement on the day the celebs found out their Strictly Come Dancing pairings on her Instagram earlier this week saying: This is it, todays the day that we find out who our partners are. Oh god! Ive been up since about six oclock. I feel like a little Jack Russell that needs a massive wee. I might actually wee when I get my partner. Oh its all too exciting, I cant wait! Id say Ill keep you posted but I wont be allowed to tell you which is just really annoying.
Meanwhile, Strictly professional dancer AJ Pritchard may have hinted at who he will be paired with for the new series.
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Speaking on The One Show, the pro revealed that this year hell be aiming to get to the final for the first time, something which he thinks he could achieve with celebrity contestant Saffron Barker, who is a YouTube star.
He said: Ive been in semi-final three years in a row. As they say fourth years a charm. Straight to the final.
Ive 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. Ive thrown it out there.
So, are AJ and Saffron a pairing for the 2019 series? Well have to wait until September 7 to find out for sure.