- BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing has released a new trailer announcing its 24th series launch on Saturday 19 September, featuring new hosting trio Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe following the departures of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
- In a major format change for the long-running show, celebrity contestants will now discover their professional dance partners live in front of a studio audience through three specially choreographed group dance routines rather than via pre-recorded segments.
- Five new professional dancers—Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby, and Mark Karmalita—are joining the lineup following the departures of Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas.
- The complete line-up of 15 celebrity contestants has been confirmed, featuring personalities such as TV star Dani Dyer, singer Delta Goodrem, EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters, and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.
- Comedian and former contestant Ellie Taylor has been named as the new host of companion show It Takes Two, taking over presenter duties from Fleur East and Janette Manrara.
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