Strictly Come Dancing 2023 FIRST LOOK: Leggy Katya Jones dazzles in a gold mini dress alongside Graziano Di Prima and stunning Nadiya Bychkova in new snaps ahead of trailer debut
Strictly Come Dancing will strut it’s stuff back onto screens in a matter of weeks.
And eager fans will be offered a glimpse of the new series when the show premiere’s it’s first trailer on BBC One on Saturday.
In first look snaps the professional dancers perform a showstopping routine during the opening episode, which was filmed at iconic London landmark Tate Britain.
The group all dressed in gold with Katya Jones, 34, putting on a very leggy display in a plunging fringed mini dress.
She oozes sex appeal as she struts her stuff alongside Graziano Di Prima, 29, who sends temperatures soaring himself in a mesh shirt and leather trousers.
Nadiya Bychkova stuns in her own colour coordinating ensemble that boasts a dramatic organza train and beaded headscarf.
Meanwhile last year’s winner Jowita Przystal, who raised the glitter ball with Hamza Yassin, stands out for the crowd alongside fellow pro Vito Coppola as the only two in black.
Later all the dancers, including Giovanni Pernice, Dianne Buswell and Neil Jones, appear together as they pose on the steps of the famous building for a group shot.
It comes after Amy Dowden has thanked her Strictly family for making her feel herself again as she prepared to face her third round of chemotherapy.
The Welsh dancer recently revealed that doctor’s discovered she has ‘another type of cancer’ following her initial breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
And after joining her fellow professionals in training on Tuesday, the dancer felt spurred on to tackle her latest bout of cancer treatment – which comes after she was hospitalised with sepsis after her first round.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Amy shared a glam snap of herself after being ‘Strictlyfied’ by the show’s hair and make-up team as she revealed her joy at feeling like ‘Amy again’.
She penned: ‘So grateful for my @bbcstrictly family, yesterday was just what I needed ahead of today. I’ve felt part of the whole journey so far!
‘I’ve seen all the group numbers and the process by videos, then again watching yesterday and WOW honestly the best yet! Yes it’s hard not being up there with them doing what I love but so proud to part of such a talented team.
‘I loved being made glamorous by the hair and make up team, putting on a sparkly dress from Wardrobe and feeling like Amy again being at my favourite place ! So very grateful!’
She continued: ‘Now I’m on way to chemo number 3! Let’s hope no hospital admissions and scares after this one. But I’m going with a spring in my step this morning after yesterday and knowing everyday I’m closer to dancing on that floor again.’
Amy later took to her stories to share an image of herself getting chemotherapy medication put into her arm.
She wrote: ‘Let’s go! Number three! Next cycle I’ll be saying half way!’
Amid her reunion with her beloved colleagues, Amy recently revealed that she wants to return to the dance floor amid her cancer battle and contracting sepsis earlier this month.
The Strictly star told the Daily Star that the BBC show are ‘getting her wigs ready’, as she plans to return to the stage this autumn.
The professional dancer said: ‘I’ve been on the phone to the Strictly team. They said they’re getting me some fabulous wigs ready.’
Strictly Come Dancing returns September 23 on BBC One
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Amanda Abbington
Age: 49
Profession: Actress
Amanda says: ‘I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Zara McDermott
Age: 26
Profession: Documentary maker and former Love Island star
Zara says: ‘I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Nikita Kanda
Age: 27
Profession: Radio and TV presenter
Nikita says: ‘I can’t believe I’m going to be on Strictly. This is a dream come true. I’m still pinching myself. I don’t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Jody Cundy
Age: 44
Profession: Paralympic champion
Jody says: ‘I’m looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I’m always last onto the dance floor. Can’t wait to get stuck in, bring on the glitter and sequins.’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
Les Dennis
Age: 69
Profession: Actor and game show host
Les says: ‘I’m thrilled to be doing this iconic wonderful show as I approach my 70th birthday! In my career I’ve always gone for challenges outside my comfort zone and this is the ultimate one! Can’t wait.’
