Overview

• The pre-recorded launch airs at 6.40pm on BBC One and iPlayer, unveiling this year’s celebrity–professional pairings before live shows begin on 27 September.
• First-look photos show reigning champion Dianne Buswell performing while pregnant, with Kai Widdrington lifting her in a pros’ group routine, and Jessie J delivering a guest performance.
• The 15-celebrity cast includes Thomas Skinner, Dani Dyer, Vicky Pattison and Alex Kingston, with new professionals Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon joining the troupe.
• Thomas Skinner remains in the line-up after admitting a past affair and being linked to a reported press-day confrontation at Elstree, while saying training is underway and praising his partner.
• Producers highlight welfare steps—welfare producers for celebrities and pros, on-floor oversight in rehearsal rooms, and enhanced crew training—alongside a shift to online-only public voting.