BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars including Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton show off glam makeovers as some ditch the glitter

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The stars of Strictly Come Dancing have officially undergone their glitzy and glam makeovers ahead of the news series. The hit BBC One show was set to return to screens on Saturday night (September 17). However, the broadcaster took the decision to postpone.

The start of the 2022 edition of the dance contest was hanging in the balance following the Queen's death and with the launch planned just two days before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Instead, this year's Strictly journey will begin on Friday, September 23, at 7pm with the launch show, which was pre-recorded earlier this month, and the first live show will follow the following day, taking place on Saturday, September 24.

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The dancing and sparkly juggernaut will return with a bunch of new famous faces ready to learn the difference between the cha-cha-cha and the Charleston. Meanwhile, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back to host the show and keep the Strictly ship running as smoothly as possible on a Saturday night.

And the show wouldn't be complete without the judges as Anton Du Beke will once again take his place on the panel alongside Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Shirley Ballas.

And this year, Strictly will mark the BBC’s centenary with a special themed week, alongside returning favourites such as Movie Week, Halloween Week and the much-loved Musicals Week. The show’s return to the prestigious Blackpool Tower Ballroom after a two-year break due to the pandemic will be a highlight.

The 15 celebrities on the line-up were officially announced in full last month and include presenter Helen Skelton, singer Matt