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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 celebs get glam makeovers

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 cast group photo

Strictly Come Dancing is back, and this year’s line-up have undergone quite the makeover.

From soap stars and Olympians to music legends and reality TV favourites, the new cast have been ‘Strictlyfied’ ahead of this year’s launch show.

EastEnders’ Jamie Borthwick, who won the Strictly Christmas special last year, is ready to swap Albert Square for the dancefloor.

Pete Wicks
Pete Wicks
Tasha Ghouri
Tasha Ghouri

Joining him is Sarah Hadland, best known for her role in Miranda, who’s eager to dive into the show’s 20th anniversary season.

DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, who teased fans with his footwork on Instagram, is also ready to take on this new adventure, while X Factor winner Shayne Ward is excited to experience Strictly’s magic for himself.

Jamie Borthwick
Jamie Borthwick
Sarah Hadland
Sarah Hadland
Nick Knowles
Nick Knowles

Olympic swimmer Tom Dean, fresh from winning gold in Paris, is diving into rehearsals, and Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri is thrilled to fulfil her childhood dream of joining the show.

Towie star Pete Wicks will make his primetime debut, embracing the challenge despite some nerves about dancing live every week.

Punk icon Toyah Willcox, inspired by her friend Angela Rippon’s Strictly stint, is ready to rock the ballroom, and opera singer Wynne Evans, known for his insurance adverts, is eager to give it his all.

Toyah Willcox
Toyah Willcox
Tom Dean MBE
Tom Dean MBE
Sam Quek MBE
Sam Quek MBE

Montell Douglas, better known as Fire from the BBC Gladiators reboot, is set to bring her athleticism to the floor.

Comedian Chris McCausland will make history as the first blind contestant on the show, taking the challenge in stride with his usual humour.

JLS star JB Gill returns to Strictly after a decade, looking forward to swapping his farm boots for sequins and Glitterballs.

Shayne Ward
Shayne Ward
Dr Punam Krishan
Dr Punam Krishan
Wynne Evans
Wynne Evans

Dr Punam Krishan, a GP and BBC Morning Live regular, is stepping out of her comfort zone to take part.

Former Team GB hockey star Sam Quek is ready for the challenge of performing live, swapping her hockey stick for high heels.

Montell Douglas
Montell Douglas
Paul Merson
Paul Merson

Rounding off the line-up is football legend Paul Merson, who’s trading the pitch for the dancefloor and hoping his two left feet can keep up.

Chris McCausland
Chris McCausland
JB Gill
JB Gill

The brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing begins on Saturday, 14 September on BBC One and iPlayer.

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