Strictly Come Dancing: Meet the contestants

September 02, 2013 - 19:31 BST hellomagazine.com Strictly Come Dancing makes it much-anticipated return to British screens and the contestants have been announced.

Click on the photo below to find out about this year's Strictly stars.

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Television personality Vanessa Feltz, Countdown cutie Rachel Riley, model Abbey Clancy and golfing legend Tony Jacklin have already been unveiled as some of this year's contestants, but the final list has now been revealed.

Which contestant said he can't wait to be dressed up like a Christmas tree? Which performer said he wants to put on as much fake tan as possible? And which contender said he wouldn't stand there and let Craig criticise him?

Get those dancing shoes on and get ready to cheer on your favourite dancing duo.

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