Shirley Ballas dances with Strictly pros in trailer for new season

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7 Sep 2025 • 1:41 PM MYT
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  • A new trailer for Strictly Come Dancing has been released, offering a preview of the upcoming series which premieres on 20 September.
  • The 30-second clip features Strictly's professional dancers and head judge Shirley Balley performing a poolside routine at a mansion.
  • The teaser introduces two new professional dancers, Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon, alongside familiar faces.
  • The BBC said the trailer provides an early taste of a full-length routine to be seen in the launch show, where 15 celebrities will be paired with their partners.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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