BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans get first look at pregnant Dianne Buswell in launch show

The season is shifting and snug Saturday nights are just around the corner, signalling the much-anticipated return of Strictly Come Dancing.

The popular BBC One show is set to grace our telly screens again on Saturday, 20 September with a fresh batch of celebrities ready to strut their stuff on the dance floor.

The pre-recorded launch show will finally reveal this year's celebrity and pro dancer pairings, introducing two new professionals for the 2025 series.

Last year's champions Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland will dazzle us with a routine, while singer Jessie J will provide the soundtrack as Gorka Marquez and Luba Mushtuk take to the dance floor.

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Strictly enthusiasts will also get insights from the judges, Anton Du Beke, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse, while hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will be back at the helm, reports Wales Online.

The BBC has given fans a sneak peek of the launch show, sharing photos of the pro dancers in a spectacular performance, with reigning champion Dianne, who recently announced her pregnancy with boyfriend Joe Sugg, taking the spotlight.

She can be seen donning a gorgeous baby blue mini dress as she dances with fellow pro Kai Widdrington, while another photo captures him lifting Dianne up as she clutches the Glitterball trophy.

Dianne and Kai will be joining the likes of Aljaž Škorjanec, Amy Dowden MBE, Carlos Gu, Gorka Marquez, Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystal, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Lauren Oakley, Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas, Nadiya Bychkova, Nancy Xu, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Vito Coppola as professional dancers for the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon are also set to join the professional line-up for the 2025 series.

The BBC has shared a sneak peek of this year's celebrities in full Strictly glamour, with Dani Dyer taking centre stage in a stunning baby pink sequinned dress, alongside Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who is also decked out in a full pink outfit.

Joining them on the dance floor will be Alex Kingston, Balvinder Sopal, Chris Robshaw, Ellie Goldstein, George Clarke, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Karen Carney, La Voix, Lewis Cope, Ross King, Stefan Dennis, Thomas Skinner and Vicky Pattison, making up the star-studded Strictly Come Dancing class of 2025.

Strictly Come Dancing starts tonight at 6.40pm on BBC One and iPlayer