Strictly Come Dancing 2025 stars embrace the sequins in first look at launch show

It's almost time for the 2025 cast of Strictly Come Dancing to take to the dancefloor, as the BBC has released a first look picture of the cast in their glitzy ballroom outfits.

The cast certainly look the part - but will they be able to dance the part? Viewers will find out when the launch show airs next Saturday, with the live shows kicking off the week after.

The 15 new contestants, who will be joined alongside hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, dressed to the nines for their first looks, with pink being the colour of choice for most...

In the glitzy image, Love Island winner Dani Dyer wore a tassled pink number with a plunging V-neck to her waist, while ER actress Alex Kingston and model and actress Ellie Goldstein also joined in with the pink tassled theme.

They weren't the only ones, as former England footballer Karen Carney wore a hot pink dress, with Olympian and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeete opted for bright pink trousers.

Drag Race finalist La Voix stood out in a bright red number, with an eye-catching thigh slit. .

Vicky Pattinson and Balvinder Sopal stunned in bright colours, with the former Geordie Shore star wearing bright yellow, while the EastEnders star opted for a a turquoise dress.

Former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope matched in electric blue, with Cope showing off his arms with a sheer sleeveless top and tailored trousers.

Stefan Dennis, broadcaster Ross King and former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw stood out in patterned suits, whereas Thomas Skinner wore a pale blue suit.

The first look picture comes after a huge win for Strictly at the NTAs, picking up the National Television Award for Talent Show after the last scandal-filled 18 months.

Last year's celebrity cast took to the stage to accept the award, with Pete Wicks and JB Gill giving a speech. The current cast were unfortunately able to attend the award ceremony as they were off filming the launch show which will air next Saturday.

"It gives me a little bit of PTSD that theme tune," Pete said while accepting the award. "But look, Strictly is one of the best things that I have done and as much as us guys are the ones dancing, it's all about the crew and the people who work behind it."

JB Gill then went onto thank the judges as well as Chris McCausland and Diane Buswell who "made history" as last year's winners. "Last but not least, thank you to all the viewers, all the people who voted for this incredible award. We absolutely love you."

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