Strictly Come Dancing is back tonight, with a new head judge, former Latin American champion Shirley Ballas, and 15 new celebrity contestants, each about to learn which pro they’re paired with.
Music stars Mollie King (from The Saturdays), Aston Merrygold (ex-JLS) and 2008 X Factor winner Alexandra Burke are obvious early favourites, but actors Davood Ghadami (EastEnders), Gemma Atkinson (Emmerdale), Joe McFadden and Chizzy Akudolu (both Holby City) will also hope to make an early impression.
Also competing are Paralympic star Jonnie Peacock, comedians Brian Conley and Susan Calman, TV presenters Simon Rimmer, Ruth Langsford and Charlotte Hawkins, plus radio hosts Richard Coles and Debbie McGee.
Tonight’s glittering launch will also see the Strictly pros put on a heartfelt tribute to former host Sir Bruce Forsyth. Sir Bruce, who died last month at the age of 89, was at the helm with Tess Daly for 10 years, from its launch in 2004 until 2014.
But ahead of what will be the 15th series, how much do you think you know about Strictly’s stars, past and present?
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Here’s a chance to put your knowledge to the test.
(You’ll find the answers in the bottom right-hand corner of the opposite page.)
1 Mollie King will be the second member of girl band The Saturdays to compete on Strictly. Who was the first?a Rochelle Humes
b Una Healy
c Frankie Bridge
d Vanessa White
2 Who enjoyed the unique privilege of partnering Ed Balls in last year’s competition?
a Natalie Lowe
b Janette Manrara
c Katya Jones
d Oksana Platero
3 This year’s Strictly line-up includes the Rev. Richard Coles. Of which successful 80s band was Richard once a member?
a The Style Council
b The Communards
c Bronski Beat
d Duran Duran
4 Also competing this year is Gemma Atkinson. Which of these popular TV dramas has Gemma not appeared in?
a Coronation Street
b Emmerdale
c Casualty
d Hollyoaks
5 Which of these EastEnders cast members has yet to compete on Strictly?
a Kellie Bright
b Natalie Cassidy
c Jake Wood
d Adam Woodyatt
6 In which year did co-host Claudia Winkleman compete on Strictly herself?
a 2006
b 2007
c 2008
d Claudia has never competed on Strictly
7 When did Tess Daly take over as the show’s main presenter?
a 2013
b 2014
c 2015
d 2016
8 In last year’s final, Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton were one of the losing couples. Who were 2016’s other runners-up?
a Danny Mac and Oti Mabuse
b Claudia Fragapane and AJ Pritchard
c Georgia May Foote and Giovanni Pernice
d Jay McGuinness and Aliona Vilani
9 Joanne Clifton and Ore Oduba lifted the Strictly glitterball trophy last December. But with which celebrity partner did Joanne finish a disappointing 11th three years ago?
a Gregg Wallace
b Tim Wonnacott
c Scott Mills
d Jake Wood
10 Who is Strictly’s musical director?
a Dave Adams
b Dave Andrews
c Dave Arch
d David Cameron
11 With which of the following celebs has Anton Du Beke never been partnered?
a Laila Rouass
b Jerry Hall
c Judy Murray
d Helen George
12 Kevin Clifton is affectionately referred to as Kevin from Grimsby. But where was his wife Karen (left) born?
a Scotland
b Ireland
c Wales
d Venezuela
STRICTLY COME DANCING, TONIGHT, 7PM, BBC1