‘I’m petrified’: Backstage with Strictly stars ahead of live show
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BBC Strictly hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have returned for this year's series
It's that time of year again. A few weeks ago it was picnics and hanging the washing outside. Now kids are back at school, the nights are drawing in - and Strictly Come Dancing is back. There are 15 couples hoping to waltz their way to the glitterball trophy, with the first live show taking place on Saturday night. A former Love Islander, a cabaret singer and a YouTube star - this year's Strictly has a packed line-up of celebs. I've been backstage to meet some of them, to hear just how gruelling the training has been, what they're most looking forward to - and what they're most terrified about.
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Before that, though, here's a reminder of who's on this year's show.
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