© Photo: BBCAlexandra Burke & Gorka Marquez
The competition is about to hot up with Alexandra, who is known for her great voice and stage routines, and gorgeous Gorka. Alexandra shot to fame after winning X Factor in 2008 and has had a successful solo career since.
© Photo: BBCAston Merrygold & Janette Manrara
What a great sizzling pairing! Aston, 29, is best known for being a member of pop group JLS and has a natural talent for dance, having showcased his flexible moves on the X Factor years ago. Since leaving JLS, Aston now performs as a solo artist. Definitely one to watch!
© Photo: BBCBrian Conley & Amy Dowden
Funnyman Brian is sure to entertain us on the dancefloor. The TV entertainer is paired with new pro dancer Amy, so all eyes will be on these two! Brian got his big break with the hugely successful The Brian Conley Show and recently finished a sell-out tour of the UK.
© Photo: BBCCharlotte Hawkins & Brendan Cole
What a match! Show veteran Brendan is bound to teach Good Morning Britain host Charlotte how to reach the final. Charlotte once worked with Eamonn Holmes on Sky's Sunrise, so is likely to get pally with his wife Ruth.
© Photo: BBCChizzy Akudolu & Pasha Kovalev
We can't wait to see these two dance! Actress Andrea Chizoba "Chizzy" Akudolu is known for her role on Holby City and Pasha always brings the passion to Strictly. Certainly ones to watch!
© Photo: BBCDavood Ghadami & Nadiya Bychkova
EastEnders fans will love seeing hunky Davood, who plays ladies' man Kush Kazemi, dance with new pro Nadiya. Davood has starred in the BBC One soap since 2014.
© Photo: BBCDebbie McGee & Giovanni Pernice
Lucky Debbie! The former assistant of the late Paul Daniels is set to dance with the lovely Giovanni and she looked thrilled when the news was announced.
The 58-year-old follows in her late husband's footsteps, who did the show back in 2010.
© Photo: BBCGemma Atkinson & Aljaž Škorjanec
These two are going to set our screens on fire! Stunning actress Gemma, who most recently appeared on Emmerdale playing Carly Hope, has been partnered with the popular pro Aljaz.
© Photo: BBCJoe McFadden & Katya Jones
Holby City star Joe and stunning professional Katya are sure to make a great team as they compete to lift the glitter ball trophy. Joe is best-known for his role of Raffaello 'Raf' di Lucca in popular BBC One medical drama.
© Photo: BBCJonnie Peacock & Oti Mabuse
We love this Strictly couple! Fab dancer Oti is paired with Paralympic star Jonnie, who says he wants to "change the stigma", as the first paralympian on the show. Jonnie is World and European T44 100m Champion.
© Photo: BBCMollie King & AJ Pritchard
Another great pairing - Saturdays singer Mollie King has had experience with dance moves from touring with the hot pop band. Can she win the show with AJ?
© Photo: BBCReverend Richard Coles & Dianne Buswell
These two are going to be fun to watch! Richard is a broadcaster and Church of England priest, best known for co-hosting BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live. Fans will be sure to tune in to watch his Strictly journey.
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© Photo: BBCSimon Rimmer & Karen Clifton
What a great couple! Strictly star Karen is going to have a ball teaching Sunday Brunch's Simon how to dance. Simon, 54, has co-hosted the Channel 4 show with Tim Lovejoy since 2014.
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