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Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch a new series of the celebrity dance contest. Featuring music performances from soul star Gregory Porter and singing sensation Jess Glynne.

Put your dancing shoes on, Strictly is back! It's glitz and glamour all the way as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series. Get on board the Strictly express as the journey begins for 15 new stars, including the nail-biting moment when they discover who their dancing partners are.

The couples then take to the dance floor to perform together for the very first time in their much-anticipated inaugural group routine. Will it be ballroom bliss or murder on the dance floor?

Plus, music performances from soul star Gregory Porter and singing sensation Jess Glynne.

1 hour, 20 minutes

Music Played

  • Gregory Porter

    Puttin' On The Ritz

  • Jess Glynne

    Don't Be So Hard On Yourself

  • Human Nature

    Dancing In The Street

  • Kylie Minogue

    The Loco-Motion

  • Jennifer Lopez

    Let's Get Loud

  • Mark Ronson

    Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)

  • The White Stripes

    Seven Nation Army

  • Ricky Martin

    Maria

  • Jess Glynne

    Hold My Hand

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Tess Daly
Presenter Claudia Winkleman
Performer Gregory Porter
Performer Jess Glynne
Executive Producer Louise Rainbow
Director Richard Valentine

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