EntertainmentStrictly Come Dancing 2019 red carpet launchEntertainmentAugust 27, 2019posted on Aug. 27, 2019 at 12:37 am Image copyright PA Media Image caption The celebrities for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing were introduced by co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman at a red carpet launch on Monday evening. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption This year’s 15 celebrity contestants offered a glimpse of their dance floor moves on the stage at BBC Television Centre in west London. Image copyright PA Media Image caption Olympic rower James Cracknell has previously promised to bring some “dad dancing” to the show. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption It wasn’t long before he broke out those dad moves alongside broadcaster Anneka Rice, CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual and Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth. Image copyright PA Media Image caption EastEnders actress Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell, was one of the first names to be announced for the 17th series of Strictly. Image copyright PA Media Image caption Former England goalkeeper David James and Made In Chelsea’s Jamie Laing took to the stage hand in hand. Image copyright PA Media Image caption Former Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley revealed: “I’m really excited but I’m petrified.” Image copyright PA Media Image caption Table tennis paralympic champion Will Bayley shimmied for the crowd with former Arsenal and England footballer Alex Scott, who is the bookies’ favourite to win the show. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Comedian Chris Ramsey was clearly delighted to be there, despite previously revealing he has never been a natural on the dance floor. Image copyright PA Media Image caption Radio 1 DJ Dev Griffin kept his signature moves under wraps. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Teenage YouTube star Saffron Barker and BBC sports news presenter Mike Bushell looked like a couple of naturals. Bushell is the favourite to go out first, but said: “That’s great because I can’t really go down, I can only go up.” Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli – were keen to show they’ve still got a few moves of their own. Roll on September! All photos subject to copyright. READ SOURCE Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditMorenewsgrooveAugust 27, 2019 Leave a Reply Cancel replyWrite your comment hereName Email You Might Also LikeEntertainmentHomes Under The Hammer's Martin Roberts' heartbreak after move keeps him away from familyApril 19, 2024EntertainmentBBC The Apprentice winner crowned after Lord Sugar makes tough decision in finalApril 18, 2024EntertainmentBen Affleck, 51, has a clean-shaven face that makes him look YEARS younger as he is seen for the 1st time on the set of The Accountant 2April 18, 2024EntertainmentKourtney Kardashian is 45! The reality TV star and wife of Travis Barker gets heart-melting wishes from her family: 'I love you beyond measure'April 18, 2024EntertainmentHoroscopes today: Daily star sign predictions from Russell Grant on April 18April 18, 2024EntertainmentMegan Fox's Makeup-Free Selfie Proves She Really Is God's FavoriteApril 18, 2024EntertainmentPriti Patel dragged for bizarre ‘cringeworthy’ post celebrating Olly Murs’ babyApril 17, 2024EntertainmentGrant settles privacy case against Sun publisherApril 17, 2024EntertainmentWho is Simon Squibb on TikTok and what is his net worth?April 17, 2024Recommended For YouGamingStardew Valley creator casually flings 40 new mine layouts into latest patchApril 18, 2024FootballMichail Antonio felt officials were against West Ham after European exitApril 18, 2024EntertainmentBBC The Apprentice winner crowned after Lord Sugar makes tough decision in finalApril 18, 2024ScienceChemical drums filled with toxic waste are dug up in New York 'cancer hotspot' – where families have been warning for years they are being poisonedApril 18, 2024celebrity newsWhy Taylor Swift fans could be expecting TWO albums from singer on April 19April 18, 2024
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