The launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 has be delayed following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

The series launch show, which was due to begin at 6:10pm this Saturday, will instead now air from 7pm on Friday 23rd September.
The first live show will then follow on Saturday 24th September.
The launch show was pre-recorded on Wednesday 7th September, before the news of the Queen's death. More details will be revealed in due course.

This year's Strictly stars are: actor Will Mellor; actress and presenter Kym Marsh; radio presenter Richie Anderson; Loose Women star Kaye Adams; comedian Jayde Adams; Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds OBE; radio DJ Tyler West; singer-songwriter Matt Goss...
They are joined by actress and comedian Ellie Taylor; singer and actress Molly Rainford; football legend Tony Adams MBE; singer-songwriter and presenter Fleur East; wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin; EastEnder James Bye and presenter Helen Skelton.
Strictly Come Dancing returns Friday 23rd September on BBC One.