Strictly Come Dancing: All of the confirmed celebs taking part

The 2023 line-up is complete!

Author: Alex RossPublished 11th Aug 2023
Last updated 11th Aug 2023

After months of rumours, bosses have now unveiled which famous faces have signed up for the 2023 series of hit BBC entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing!

On Friday 4th August, three names were confirmed on The One Show, including Amanda Abbington, Angela Rippon and Layton Williams, with newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy and comedian Eddie Kadi being confirmed days later.

With the likes of Adam Thomas, Bobby Brazier and Zara McDermott also announced, Les Dennis was the final name on Friday 11th August.

Who is on Striclty this year?

Ellie Leach - WINNER

Age: 22
Known for: Coronation Street actress

Layton Williams - FINALIST

Age: 28
Known for: Actor/West End star

Bobby Brazier - FINALIST

Age: 20
Known for: EastEnders actor

Annabel Croft - ELIMINATED

Age: 57
Known for: Former professional tennis player

Nigel Harman - QUIT

Age: 49
Known for: Actor

Angela Rippon - ELIMINATED

Age: 78
Known for: Journalist/TV presenter

Amanda Abbington - QUIT

Age: 49
Known for: Actress

Angela Scanlon - ELIMINATED

Age: 39
Known for: Irish TV presenter

Krishan Guru-Murthy - ELIMINATED

Age: 53
Known for: Journalist/News reader

Adam Thomas - ELIMINATED

Age: 34
Known for: Actor

Zara McDermott - ELIMINATED

Age: 26
Known for: Former Love Island contestant and TV presenter

Eddie Kadi - ELIMINATED

Age: 40
Known for: Comedian/Radio DJ

Jody Cundy - ELIMINATED

Age: 45
Known for: Gold medallist Paralympian

Nikita Kanda - ELIMINATED

Age: Unknown
Known for: Radio DJ

Les Dennis - ELIMINATED

Age: 69
Known for: TV presenter, comedian and actor
Eliminated in Week Two

Although this year's professional dancers have been revealed and are now in training, bosses are so far keeping tight-lipped about this year's pairings, which are set to be confirmed during the launch show in September.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One in Sepember.

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