PICTURES: STRICTLY - THE LAUNCH SHOW

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the launch of this year's Strictly Come Dancing, joined in the ballroom by 12 brand new celebrity contestants, and judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas. As well as revealing this year's pairings, the show will feature two spectacular group routines from the Strictly professionals, a very special music performance from Joel Corry and MNEK, and the return of reigning champion Kelvin Fletcher.

The cast of 2020

Hosts Claudia and Tess

Judges Craig, Shirley and Motsi

Images from the guest performance

Strictly Come Dancing begins Saturday 17th October at 7:50pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.