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Curtain rises on Strictly 2025 as new couples revealed

Curtain rises on Strictly 2025 as new couples revealed

Summary

Strictly Come Dancing has started its 21st season, revealing new dance pairs for the competition. The show features celebrity participants such as Thomas Skinner and Vicky Pattison, paired with professional dancers like Amy Dowden and Kai Widdrington. The winner will be decided at the grand final on December 20, with this year’s show introducing online voting instead of phone voting.

Key Facts

  • Strictly Come Dancing began its 21st season with new celebrity-dancer pairs announced.
  • Thomas Skinner, who appeared on The Apprentice, will dance with Amy Dowden.
  • This year, voting has shifted from phone to online, replacing the old system.
  • The finale is set for December 20, where the winner will get the Glitterball trophy.
  • Jessie J performed her new song and marked a personal comeback after her cancer diagnosis.
  • Model Ellie Goldstein, the first contestant with Down's syndrome, is paired with Vito Coppola.
  • Former rugby captain Chris Robshaw and internet star George Clarke are also among the contestants.
  • Last year's winners, Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell, performed at the launch show.
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