The first photos of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing couples have been released just days before the celebrities and their professional partners hit the dance floor for the first time.
After barely a week of training since the partners were announced during the BBC One contest’s live launch show, the couples are already trying on their glittering gowns and practising their poses before taking to the stage.
First in line is singer Alexandra Burke with partner Gorka Marquez.
Pretty in pink is entertainer Debbie McGee with Giovanni Pernice.
JLS’s Aston Merrygold sparkles in silver with Janette Manrara.
Soap star Joe McFadden is already practising his (sort of) lifts with Katya Jones.
TV chef Simon Rimmer acts the dapper chap with partner Karen Clifton.
Comedian Susan Calman is getting used to both her dress and her dream partner, Kevin Clifton.
This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford keeps things classy and elegant with show veteran Anton Du Beke.
Meanwhile, newsreader Charlotte Hawkins strikes a pose with Brendan Cole.
Rev Richard Coles adds a priestly touch to his costume with Strictly newcomer Dianne Buswell.
EastEnders’ Davood Ghadami looks every bit the dancer with Nadiya Bychkova.
The Saturdays’ Mollie King glimmers in gold with AJ Pritchard.
Actress Gemma Atkinson pulls some shapes in her new red-hot look with Aljaz Skorjanec.
Fellow actress Chizzy Akudolu also opts for a fiery look in both dress and pose with Pasha Kovalev.
Presenter Brian Conley rocks the bow tie and the jazzy jacket with Amy Dowden.
Last but not least, Paralympian Jonnie Peacock beams with partner Oti Mabuse.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One at 6.25pm on Saturday.
