Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Premiere date, List of celebrity contestants on Season 21 and more; Check here

Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 begins soon on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, and fans of the dance reality show are all excited about the celebrity contestants and judges as well as the dance moves. So who are the famous names on Strictly Come Dancing 2023?

Here’s what we know about Strictly Come Dancing Season 21.

When is the premiere of Strictly Come Dancing 2023?

The BBC has not confirmed a date of premiere of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. However, the broadcaster has confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in Autumn 2023.

Who are the judges on Strictly Come Dancing 2023?

Returning as Head Judge on Strictly Come Dancing 2023 will be veteran Latin dancer Shirley Ballas. The other Judges will be Australian-British writer Craig Revel Horwood, South African dancer Motsi Mabuse and British ballroom and Latin dancer Anton Du Beke.

Who are the celebrity contestants on Strictly Come Dancing 2023?

The following celebrity contestants have been confirmed on Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Season 21:


Amanda Abbington, actor

Angela Rippon, broadcaster

Layton Williams, actor

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Channel 4 news anchor

Eddie Kadi, comedian, and DJ on BBC Radio 1Xtra

Angela Scanlon, TV presenter

Zara McDermott, host, reality show contestant and documentary filmmaker

Adam Thomas, reality show contestant

Nikita Kanda, host - BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast show and The One Show

Ellie Leach, actor

Jody Cundy, Paralympic Champion

Bobby Brazier, actor and model.

Who are the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing 2023?

The list of pro dancers on Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is as follows:
Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola.

FAQs

Q1:When is Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 coming out?
The BBC has not given a date for Strictly Come Dancing Season 21. However, it is confirmed that the show will air sometime in Autumn 2023.

Q2:Is Nikita Kanda on Strictly 2023?
Nikita Kanda, radio presenter and broadcaster who is also a BBC presenter, will be participating as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. It is the dance reality show’s 21st season.