Strictly Come Dancing confirms 2023 judges and professional dancer line-up
Strictly Come Dancing has officially announced its judging line-up for the 2023 series.
Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas are all returning, the BBC has confirmed.
The professional dancer line-up for the 21st series of the BBC show has also been confirmed.
The show's most recent champion Jowita Przystal, who lifted the glitter ball with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin, is returning to the dance floor, along with the other pros who made the 2022 final – Gorka Marquez, Carlos Gu and Vito Coppola.
Strictly couple Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington are also back, along with Dianne Buswell, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones and Nikita Kuzmin.
They'll be joined by Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Johannes Radebe and Nancy Xu.
Strictly pro newcomers Lauren Oakley and Michelle Tsiakkas, who joined the programme in 2022 along with Vito and Carlos, are also coming back to the floor. However, Cameron Lombard will not be returning to the show's pro lineup.
Strictly will once again be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, and the show's celebrity lineup will be confirmed later this year.
It was also confirmed that the cast will be returning to the iconic Blackpool ballroom, and that Dave Arch and his orchestra are also back.
"Excitement is already building for the 21st series of Strictly and we are so lucky to have the best team in the business both on and off camera," said BBC Studios executive producer Sarah James said.
"Our amazing presenters, incredible panel of judges and world-class professional dancers are ready to bring the sparkle back to your screens this Autumn. We can't wait!"
The Strictly Come Dancing family will have one new face this year when it comes to spin-off show It Takes Two.
Rylan Clark recently quit his presenting role after four years, saying it was time to "hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two."
"I’ve had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can’t thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show," he added.
"I’ve been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me.
"The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me. Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart… and my dancing feet. Ry x."
Strictly Come Dancing will air on the BBC later this year.
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