Saturday 19 September, 7:25pm - 9:15pmon BBC One London

Strictly Come Dancing

Name: 7:25pm - Series 20 Episode 1
Start: 2026-09-19T18:25:00Z
End: 2026-09-19T20:15:00Z
Location: BBC One London HD

Series 20 Episode 1: Launch Show

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are joined by judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse as they welcome 15 celebrities to the Strictly ballroom. John Legend is in the ballroom, and showing the new cast how it's done, reigning champions Rose and Giovanni perform one of their iconic dances from last series.

Category: Dance / Reality
Original air date: 17/09/2022

Cast and crew

Tess DalyHost
Claudia WinklemanHost
Craig HorwoodJudge
Shirley BallasJudge
Motsi MabuseJudge
Anton Du BekeJudge

Upcoming broadcasts

Saturday 19 September, 7:23pmon BBC Red Button 1
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Series 20 Episode 1