© Photo: Getty ImagesIt is a truth universally acknowledged that Strictly Come Dancing officially begins with the show's huge, sequinned launch event! Joined by presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, the new group of contestants, the professional dancers and the judges, this year including Motsi Mabuse along with Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood, take to the red carpet in their fabulous outfits. Monday night was the first time we've seen them all together, and they looked simply amazing!
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Among this year's contestants include YouTuber Saffron Barker, David James and Catherine Tyldesley. While it's still unknown who will be paired with who, you never know if who might show chemistry together during the launch show! Scroll down through the gallery to see our favourite moments from the fabulous evening!
© Photo: Getty ImagesBruno Tonioli dancing with fellow judge Shirley Ballas.
© Photo: Getty ImagesMotsi Mabuse.
© Photo: Getty ImagesShirley Ballas.
© Photo: Getty ImagesCraig Revel Horwood.
© Photo: Getty ImagesClaudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.
© Photo: Getty ImagesAlex Scott.
© Photo: Getty ImagesAnneka Rice.
© Photo: Getty ImagesFormer Coronation Street actress Catherine Tildesley.
© Photo: Getty ImagesChris Ramsey.
© Photo: Getty ImagesDavid James.
© Photo: Getty ImagesEmma Barton.
© Photo: Getty ImagesJamie Laing.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKarim Zeroual.
© Photo: Getty ImagesSaffron Baker.
© Photo: Getty ImagesViscountess Emma Weymouth.
© Photo: Getty ImagesMike Bushell.
© Photo: Getty ImagesWill Bayley.
© Photo: Getty ImagesDev Griffin.
© Photo: Getty ImagesJames Cracknell.
© Photo: Getty ImagesDianne Buswell and Anton Du Beke.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKevin Clifton and Luba Mushtuk.
© Photo: Getty ImagesGraziano di Prima and Oti Mabuse.
© Photo: Getty ImagesAljaz Skorjanec and wife Janette Manrara.
© Photo: Getty ImagesJoe Sugg.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKaren Clifton and Gorka Marquez.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKatya and Neil Jones.
© Photo: Getty ImagesNadya Bychkova.
© Photo: Getty ImagesAmy Dowden.
© Photo: Getty ImagesNancy Xu.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Strictly professional girls posed together.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Strictly professional boys posed together.
Kylie Minogue performed on the night.
