Strictly Come Dancing 2024 LIVE: Contestants including Pete Wicks and Tasha Ghouri to perform for the first time tonight

Fans predict early exit from Strictly

One Strictly contestant is already rubbing fans the wrong way, with some predicting she could be the first to leave the competition.

Despite her impressive 40-year career, Toyah Willcox, 66, has been the subject of criticism from viewers who claim she’s been dropping too many names.

The music icon, who signed up for this season of the hit BBC One show, has found herself under fire after appearing on Richard Osman’s House of Games, where she shared memories of Princess Diana and other big names.

On the studio show, she also wanted to remind viewers that he played with the likes of the late David Bowie.

The musician will be one of just six women taking part in the new series. In comparison, there are nine men taking part.

Fans Rave Over Craig’s New Look

Strictly viewers are buzzing about Craig Revel Horwood’s brand new beard!

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), fans couldn’t help but share their thoughts, with one writing: “Bloomin’ hell, Craig Revel Horwood looks like he’s brand new!”

Another added: “Not gonna lie, I find Craig very attractive with his new beard.”

Craig will once again be joined on the judging panel by Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

Pairings recap

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas
JB Gill and Amy Dowden MBE
Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe
Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk
Paul Merson and Karen Hauer
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec
Tom Dean MBE and Nadiya Bychkova
Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones
Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin
Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola
Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones

Welcome to our Strictly Come Dancing live blog!

This evening, all 15 celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners will take to the famous ballroom floor to perform for the first time in this year’s competition.

The glitz, the glamour, and, of course, those killer moves are back – and it’s shaping up to be an exciting night!

We’ll bring you all the action as it happens, from dazzling performances to the judges' critiques, backstage gossip, and everything in between.

Who will impress with their footwork? And who will stumble under the glitterball spotlight?

Stay tuned to our Strictly Come Dancing blog for all the latest updates!