Strictly Come Dancing 2023 pairings and companions CONFIRMED

Strictly Come Dancing movie star and professional pairings for the 2023 sequence can lastly be revealed following affirmation from the BBC.

Followers welcomed the BBC One dance contest again to screens for a twenty first sequence this night (Saturday September 16) for the normal annual launch present.

Not solely was a welcome portion of glitter, glamour and superb dancing unveiled to properties throughout the UK, however this sequence’ stars had been too.

And in addition to participating in an enormous group quantity on the dance flooring for the primary time, the 15 celebs placing their greatest dancing toes ahead have additionally been matched up with their professionals for the sequence.

So who’s dancing with who?

Strictly 2023 celeb and professional pairings confirmed

Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk
Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice
Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu
Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington
Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe
Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell
Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola
Jody Cundy and Jowita Przystał
Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Lauren Oakley
Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin
Les Dennis and Nancy Xu
Nigel Harman and Katya Jones
Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez
Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima

Which professionals have been ‘overlooked’?

Did you guess any pairings accurately beforehand? ED! predicted three partnerships accurately when we listed our ‘dream pairings’ as rehearsals started final month.

Nonetheless, sadly, some followers can be disillusioned to see their professional faves lacking out.

Amy Dowden confirmed in July she wouldn’t be a part of the primary line-up this 12 months resulting from her most cancers battle.

Moreover, there have been stories about Neil Jones that urged he wouldn’t be partnered up once more in 2023. That has been proved appropriate.

Moreover, Nadiya Bychkova received’t have as outstanding a job as a professional, both. It was just lately reported she was “left cross and bereft” when she realised she wouldn’t be within the working to boost the Glitterball trophy.

Strictly viewers’ response to the pairings

As all the time, there have been numerous conflicting opinions from followers instantly the brand new was out.

Fan Amy posted on X: “I’ve tweeted this earlier however i’ll tweet it once more. The movie star {and professional} pairings this 12 months are completely excellent. Each single considered one of them is nicely suited. I’ve a sense it’s going to be a tricky 12 months for a winner. Completely unbelievable.”

Bruce The Bunny tweeted: “Nicely the celebs and professionals are all mismatched in response to my prejudices/favourites.”

Telly Chat wrote: “Improbable pairings! I’m so excited to look at all of them on the dance flooring!”

Learn extra: Strictly star tipped to QUIT hit BBC show after celebrity partner snub

The primary present correct within the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 sequence airs subsequent Saturday, September 23, on BBC One at 6.15pm.

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