31 August 2023 , 15:48
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Strictly Come Dancing has given us a first glimpse at this year's celebrity contestants in their ballroom attire as an early frontrunner was 'revealed'.
The BBC posted a sneak peek video on its Instagram page as the stars get into their groove with the show just weeks away from hitting our screens. The iconic programme is reportedly set to launch on September 23 and with the days ticking down, fans are having their appetite whetted.
The Strictly line-up includes the bookies’ favourite, EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, as well as former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach, Paralympic champion Jody Cundy, presenter Angela Scanlon and former Love Island star Zara McDermott. Krishnan also takes part with Angela Rippon the oldest contestant to ever hit the dancefloor.
Strictly's official social media page teased a clip of them getting going with the caption: "Look who’s warming up for a brand new series of #Strictly. We’re back in the Ballroom this Autumn!" Zara has revealed her "noodle" dance move in the teaser and stories claim she wants to become the sexiest ever Strictly star.
Zara McDermott showcased her 'noodle moves' (@bbcstrictly/Instagram)
Bobby Brazier showed that he's extremely flexible (@bbcstrictly/Instagram)She opened the video by saying: "When I dance I look like one of those inflatable mascots outside a car dealership." Bobby took them to the stage with his 'caterpillar' routine before pointing at someone off-screen and saying: "This lady's so worried" as he fell to the floor and wriggled around before we saw others strutting their stuff.
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Meanwhile, Angela Rippon said her signature move would be the Charleston to match her age as she showcased her impeccable skills. Elsewhere, Nigel Harman of Casualty fame explained that his would be the shuffle as the camera focused on his feet while he danced around. Wimbledon legend Annabel Croft revealed that BBC Breakfast anchor Sally Nugent taught her one move which may eventually come in handy on the programme. "Sally Nugent taught me how to do it, Here goes," she said before she seemed to be impressed by her moves.
Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach also said that she has perfected the "Lean", while Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas seems to be an expert in everything associated with the robot.
Angela Rippon seems to be a pro at the Charleston (bbcstrictly/Instagram)
Nigel seems to have perfected the shuffle (bbcstrictly/Instagram)Shirley Ballas already knows two of the Strictly Come Dancing stars who are sure to whip her into a frenzy once the show gets going. She told the Mirror she's been 'fan-girling' over two stars - Krishnan and Angela. Shirley, who has already hit back over fix claims following criticism some of this year’s line-up have had dance training, pin-pointed the two she can't wait to see.
The 62-year-old believes there is a huge difference between being skilled as a professional dancer and having had a small amount of training and selected Strictly's eldest-ever celebrity as one of the hopefuls to wow the audience. She thinks Angela Rippon, 78, and newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy could steal the show even if she has no idea yet who is going to clinch the Glitterball.
Excited Shirley said: "I've got to admit, I am fangirling a little bit over Krishnan (Guru-Murthy) and also Angela Rippon. Don't forget, she was Come Dancing's host all through my career. If her dancing is as elegant as her beautiful voice, then we are in for a real treat.
"I've watched Krishnan on the news every day for many years, he's absolutely fantastic. I actually can't wait to see him in action. We've got some wonderful people this year, I think you had better strap in for the journey because you just know it's going to be brilliant.
"There's so many different people, a lot of variety. All I went to do was help the contestants improve their dancing because we wanted to give the general public the ride of their life. We're getting closer and closer and I'm sure everyone is looking forward to it as much as the judges are."