엄밀히 와서 춤을 추다 2021 launches in style as pairings are unveiled

Strictly Come Dancing is back!

토요일 밤에, John Whaite, 32, and Johannes Radebe, 34, were unveiled as the first all-male pairing as the 2021 series of the BBC competition kicked off in style amid a Covid-19 crisis after two pro dancers refused the vaccine.

Dusting off their paddles were returning judges Shirley Ballas, 61, Craig Revel Horwood, 56, 과 Motsi Mabuse, 40, alongside the newest addition to the panel, Strictly’s longest-serving professional dancer Anton Du Beke, 55.

Tess Daly, 52, 과 Claudia Winkleman, 49, returned to the ballroom for the launch, which opened with a sensational group performance from the professional dancers.

Finding out who his professional partner would be, John entered to find someone hiding inside a life-size cake, from which Johannes then sprang.

‘When I saw a big sparkly cake I knew that it had to be Johannes!’ admitted John, before gushing about taking part in Strictly, asserting: ‘It’s a massive honour this!’

He told Johannes that he would put in the work needed, and told his new dance partner: ‘I want to have hips like Shakira by the time we’ve finished.’

John told viewers of their pairing: ‘We’re gonna be fierce, we’re gonna be sassy, we’re gonna set that dance floor on fire!’

John Whaite admitted in his confessional ‘I’ve made it now’ as he about how excited he was to secure a place on Strictly.

Explaining his passion for being glammed up, 그는 인정했다: ‘I once went into school with fake tan and was given a scourer to take it off.’

Drenched in sequins, the launch show began with talented professional dancers glittering across the ballroom before the show’s hosts and judging panel made glamorous entrances.

Host Tess sat atop a plastic white horse while dressed in a crisp white strapless jumpsuit as her blonde tresses billowed in the breeze.

Claudia launched a sparkling confetti from a cannon while clad in a jaw-dropping black sequin number.

The judges in turn gave some sass as they posed for the camera before making their way to the judging table.

Ahead of the launch of the new series, it was revealed that two professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing have refused to get Covid jabs, leaving some contestants reluctant to pair with them.

The pair are reportedly the only two pro dancers out of 18 who have not been vaccinated for the BBC hit show, and their identities have not been revealed.

BBC bosses are said to now be fearful that there could be a larger outbreak among those participating in the show.

소식통은 태양 that if a ‘proper outbreak’ led to ‘half the cast’ contracting 코로나 19, it would be ‘curtains’ for the show.

그들은 추가했습니다: ‘Strictly already has to jump through hoops just to be able to broadcast. The dancers who won’t get vaccinated have been a topic of conversation among cast and crew for weeks — even before the positive test.

‘There were vocal protests from celebrities that they didn’t want to be paired with them. It’s a headache for bosses but employers cannot force workers to get jabbed.’

토요일 밤에, Shirley opened the launch show by telling Tess and Claudia: ‘I’m so excited. It’s such an honour, such a privilege to be back here with everyone in this iconic ballroom.

‘I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve got in store!’

Asked what it takes to win the glitterball Trophy, Anton pulled it up from by his side and joked: ‘I don’t really know. This is the closest I’ve ever come to this.

‘They tell me hard work, listen to your partner and practice, practice, practice.’

나중, speaking to camera in a pre-recorded moment, 그는 인정했다: ‘I hope they seat me on the opposite side to Craig. He’s gonna be all rude and unpleasant and I’m gonna be lovely!’

Introducing himself, Roberts Webb enthused about taking part in Strictly: ‘It’s one of the first things I’ve done that my children can actually watch,’ before admitting his eldest was less impressed than his youngest daughter.

The comedian’s professional dance partner was revealed as Dianne Buswell. After meeting, the red haired beauty taught her partner a few basic moves in a car park.

Speaking to Claudia, Dianne revealed to Robert that their first dance would be the Cha Cha Cha to Rasputin.

Katie McGlynn admitted: ‘Being on Strictly means I have to be myself. It is nerve wracking I have to say, but I’m excited about it.’

After showing off her rope-pulling mime moves, the soap star joked: ‘Just hand me the trophy!’

After a nerve-wracking wait, Katie’s professional dance partner was unveiled as Gorka Marquez.

While chatting to Claudia, Katie once again showed off her rope lasso move, leaving Gorka to insist that he would be putting in the signature move to their first dance.

Rhys Stephenson confessed that he’s ready to do whatever it takes to be a Strictly success, 주장: ‘I’m merely a canvas, Strictly is the artist. Do what you want.’

Rhys ended up being partnered with Nancy Xu and admitted to Claudia that he has had Strictly playlist for years, which he said is ‘full of bangers.’

Sara Davies touched on her Dragon’s Den fame as she told viewers: ‘We’re ditching the boardbroom and heading to the ballroom instead!’

The businesswoman’s partner was unveiled as Aljaž Skorjanec, and the professional dancer wasted no time in getting started by teaching her how to do ‘big fish, small fish.’

The pair showed their differences as Sarah insisted she wanted to be up and i npractice sessions from 6am every day, while Aljaž admitted his more of an 11am riser.

Taking a break from the unveiling of pairings, viewers were introduced to the four new professional dancers who have joined the BBC show.

Performing a sizzling mix of sexy dances with some of the stalwart Strictly dancing pros, Jowita Przystal, 26, Nikita Kuzmin, 23, Kai Widdrington, 25, and Cameron Lombard, 20, looked completely at ease.

They all came together in a dance filmed in a warehouse before stepping out onto the Strictly ballroom to huge applause.

Anne-Marie와 세종학당이 합동 공연 무대에 올랐습니다., Dan Walker admitted that waltzing into a world of glitter and daring costumes is something he’s not particularly at ease with, 속담: ‘I’ve never undone two buttons in my life!’

The BBC Broadcaster was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova and he admitted: ‘She has fully put me at ease – I think we can do it, 함께!’

While signing as she spoke, Rose Ayling-Ellis gushed: ‘When the Strictly news was announced, The response from the deaf community was my proudest moment.’

‘You hear with body language, with vibrations, with atmosphere. I can still enjoy music, it’s just a different experience.’

While on the dancefloor chatting to Tess, actress Rose reiterated her earlier sentiments about the positivity she’s had from the deaf community and added: ‘Finally they see someone like them on Strictly!’

The soap star also introduced her interpreter for the first time, explaining that she would be there to help Rose to communicate.

Giovanni Pernice was unveiled as Rose’s professional dance partner, and showed off some of the sign language he has learned, and continued to ask her to teach him at every opportunity.

‘He’s very open to teaching me in a new way!’ gushed Rose to Claudia, before being told that they would be performing the jive as their first dance.

Adam Peaty spoke to camera in his introduction to reel off his incredible sporting achievements.

Chatting to Tess on the dancefloor he said: ‘I’m a swimmer, I’m meant to be horizontal. Being vertical I’m not so comfortable!’

Adam’s professional partner was unveiled as Katya Jones, who told viewers: ‘This is how it’s going to work – I tell him what to do. He listens and does.’

Claudia branded the pairing: ‘the most competitive couple we’ve ever had!’

AJ Odudu admitted: ‘You may never have seen me at all!’ after listing her presenting credentials, and confessed: ‘I’m hoping this experiences unleashes gracefulness in me.’

The presenter was paired with new Strictly professional dancer Kai Widdrington.

AJ also revealed that she once broke her toe on a disco ball in her living room while ‘living it up’ watching Strictly Come Dancing on TV.

Greg Wise enthused: ‘Give me all the feathers, all the sequins. I am ready to give 100%. 이 55 year old man might surprise you!’

While at a stately home, Greg arrived on a white horse and was paired up with Karen Hauer, with the duo admitting they were both ‘thrilled.’

The actor admitted of Karen: ‘Secretly, I was hoping I would get her.’

Judi Love was bursting with energy as she introduced herself to viewers and stated: ‘From this day forward, I am a dancer… I am gonna dance my socks off!’

Asked by Tess if her daughters now believe she’s on the show, Judi admitted when they had to help her into the bath after training, they realised.

The comedian jokes her daughter was put off while assisting her naked mother from behind, but Judi told her: [object Window], you came from there, 그것을 극복!’

Graziano Di Prima was unveiled as Judi’s partner and the Loose Women star admitted to Claudia that she dreamt of being paired with the Italian stallion.

He revealed that they would be dancing to Aretha Franklin and performing the American Smooth.

Nina Wadia spoke about her first fake tan experience, telling Tess: ‘I asked for Bombay Glow but I think I got three weeks in the Sahara.’

The actress was teamed up with professional dancer Neil Jones, who enthused: ‘I couldn’t be happier.’

Tom Fletcher introduced himself as ‘an author / 음악가’ before admitting that he’s probably best known and one-quarter of McFly.

‘I don’t know if my kids like my music all my books to be honest!’ laughed the performer as he begged viewers to not compare him to Harry Judd who previously won Strictly.

Tom’s partner was unveiled as Amy Dowden who promised to be ‘kind and patient’ with the pop star, who was delighted to find out who he’d been paired with.

Tom then performed ‘It’s All About You’ but switched the lyric ‘baby’ to ‘Amy’ in honour of Tom’s new dance partner.

Tilly Ramsay confessed: ‘It’s quite terrifying’ as she embarked on her Strictly journey but insisted she doesn’t fear the judges.

The TikTok star admitted: ‘I’m not scared of the judges My dad is Gordon Ramsay. How scary can Craig be compared to him?’

After being paired up with Strictly professional newcomer Nikita Kumzin, Tilly videocalled her famous dad, Gordon Ramsay who quickly told Nikita to button up his shirt.

Ugo Monye was the final celebrity contestant to find out who his dancing partner was, and was delighted when he find out he’d be dancing with Oti Mabuse.

The reigning champion admitted that she is going to have to find a way to keep rugby player Oti quiet because he’s extremely chatty.