Strictly Come Dancing 2023 couples revealed

Da da da da, da da da…it’s that time of year again. Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is officially here!

The weather’s cooling down outside, pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks, and we’re busy packing up our summer wardrobe to make room for our autumn essentials. We’re also ready to swap out summer nights at the pub for cosy Saturday nights in front of the television as Strictly kicks off its latest competition to see who will be crowned the Glitterball champions for 2023.

Tonight, this year’s launch show aired on BBC meaning we got to find out the official pairings for 2023. The show was also opened with a sensational performance from Strictly’s professional dancers and judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke.

Strictly Come Dancing Couples 2023

Actress Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice

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We’re are as excited as they are… it’s Amanda Abbington and Giovanni ? #Strictly

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Love Island queen Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima

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Graziara is in the building! ? What a dream team @Zara McDermott and @GrazianoDiPrima are going to make #Strictly

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Journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Lauren Oakley

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They’re about to make major headlines… it’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy and @Lauren Oakley ? #Strictly

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Paralympian Jody Cundy and Jowita Przystal

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Two champions going for #Strictly gold… it’s Jody Cundy and @Jowita Przystal ?

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Actor and Musical Theatre star Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin

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We’re head over heels for @Layton Williams and @Nikita Kuzmin already ? #Strictly

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Journalist and presenter Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington

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The stars have aligned and Angela Rippon & @Kai Widdrington are ready to sparkle ? #Strictly

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Eastenders actor Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell

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@Bobby-Jack Brazier and @Dancer Dianne = The duo we never knew we needed! ?

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Actor Nigel Harman and Katya Jones

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A partnership full of potential. Give it up for Nigel Harman and @Katya Jones ? #Strictly

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Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola

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Spontaneity and energy. We’re buzzing for team @Ellie Leach and Vito #Strictly ?

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Comedian Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer

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She’s going to teach him to dance, he’s going to bring the snacks. @Eddie Kadi and @karenhauerofficial have already got this #Strictly partnership figured out! ?

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Former tennis player Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe

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Awww. Aren’t Annabel Croft and @Johannes Radebe just ace? ? #Strictly

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Actor Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk

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Adam Thomas is going back to school, and with Luba as his teacher he’ll pass with flying colours ? #Strictly

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Presenter and actor Les Dennis and Nancy Xu

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Let’s go girl! ? Les Dennis is ready to take on #Strictly 2023 with @nancy_xuxi by his side ?

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Radio presenter Nikita Kanda and Gorka Marquez

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Team Gorkita are ready and Waltzing, it’s @Nikita Kanda and Gorka ? #Strictly

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TV presenter Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu

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Whoop! @Angela Scanlon has met her match with Carlos and together they’re ready to bop till they drop ? #Strictly

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To close the show, all 15 celebrities and their professional partners took to the floor to give audiences the first glimpse of their fancy footwork. Check out the stars in action below!

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 goes live on Saturday 23 September from 6.15pm, when we will see each of the couples take to the dance floor for their first performances.

Are you excited about this year’s Strictly Come Dancing? Who are you rooting for? Let us know on X (formerly Twitter) @CelebMix