Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Official couples' pictures



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September 19, 2017
Alexandra Burke and Gorka Márquez dancing in a ballroom setting, smiling and holding each other.© Photo: BBC

Alexandra Burke & Gorka Marquez 

The competition is about to hot up with Alexandra, who is known for her great voice and stage routines, and gorgeous Gorka. Alexandra shot to fame after winning X Factor in 2008 and has had a successful solo career since.

Aston Merrygold and Janette Manrara pose in dance attire, smiling for the camera.© Photo: BBC

Aston Merrygold & Janette Manrara 

What a great sizzling pairing! Aston, 29, is best known for being a member of pop group JLS and has a natural talent for dance, having showcased his flexible moves on the X Factor years ago. Since leaving JLS, Aston now performs as a solo artist. Definitely one to watch!

Brian Conley and a woman in a yellow gown are dancing together.© Photo: BBC

Brian Conley & Amy Dowden 

Funnyman Brian is sure to entertain us on the dancefloor. The TV entertainer is paired with new pro dancer Amy, so all eyes will be on these two! Brian got his big break with the hugely successful The Brian Conley Show and recently finished a sell-out tour of the UK.

Charlotte Hawkins and Brendan Cole smiling and dancing in a studio, she in a blue sequined dress, he in a blue suit.© Photo: BBC

Charlotte Hawkins & Brendan Cole 

What a match! Show veteran Brendan is bound to teach Good Morning Britain host Charlotte how to reach the final. Charlotte once worked with Eamonn Holmes on Sky's Sunrise, so is likely to get pally with his wife Ruth.

Chizzy Akudolu and Pasha Kovalev smiling, dressed in red sequined dress and black suit.© Photo: BBC

Chizzy Akudolu & Pasha Kovalev 

We can't wait to see these two dance! Actress Andrea Chizoba "Chizzy" Akudolu is known for her role on Holby City and Pasha always brings the passion to Strictly. Certainly ones to watch!

Davood Ghadami and a woman in a gold and black dress pose for a photo, smiling and dancing.© Photo: BBC

Davood Ghadami & Nadiya Bychkova 

EastEnders fans will love seeing hunky Davood, who plays ladies' man Kush Kazemi, dance with new pro Nadiya. Davood has starred in the BBC One soap since 2014.

Debbie McGee and a male partner in formal attire, dancing closely.© Photo: BBC

Debbie McGee & Giovanni Pernice 

Lucky Debbie! The former assistant of the late Paul Daniels is set to dance with the lovely Giovanni and she looked thrilled when the news was announced.

The 58-year-old follows in her late husband's footsteps, who did the show back in 2010.

Gemma Atkinson and Aljaž Škorjanec dancing, she in a red dress, he in a blue jacket.© Photo: BBC

Gemma Atkinson & Aljaž Škorjanec

These two are going to set our screens on fire! Stunning actress Gemma, who most recently appeared on Emmerdale playing Carly Hope, has been partnered with the popular pro Aljaz.

Joseph McFadden and a woman in a pink dress are dancing together.© Photo: BBC

Joe McFadden & Katya Jones 

Holby City star Joe and stunning professional Katya are sure to make a great team as they compete to lift the glitter ball trophy. Joe is best-known for his role of Raffaello 'Raf' di Lucca in popular BBC One medical drama.

Oti Mabuse and Jonnie Peacock in a dance pose, smiling, wearing dance costumes.© Photo: BBC

Jonnie Peacock & Oti Mabuse

We love this Strictly couple! Fab dancer Oti is paired with Paralympic star Jonnie, who says he wants to "change the stigma", as the first paralympian on the show. Jonnie is World and European T44 100m Champion.

Mollie King and a male partner in dance attire pose for a photo.© Photo: BBC

Mollie King & AJ Pritchard 

Another great pairing - Saturdays singer Mollie King has had experience with dance moves from touring with the hot pop band. Can she win the show with AJ?

Richard Coles and a woman with red hair dancing in a ballroom setting.© Photo: BBC

Reverend Richard Coles & Dianne Buswell 

These two are going to be fun to watch! Richard is a broadcaster and Church of England priest, best known for co-hosting BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live. Fans will be sure to tune in to watch his Strictly journey.

Anton du Beke and Ruth Langsford posing for a photo, dressed in formal attire.© Photo: BBC
Simon Rimmer and Karen Hauer smiling, posing for a photo in formal attire.© Photo: BBC

Simon Rimmer & Karen Clifton 

What a great couple! Strictly star Karen is going to have a ball teaching Sunday Brunch's Simon how to dance. Simon, 54, has co-hosted the Channel 4 show with Tim Lovejoy since 2014.

Susan Calman and a man in formal attire are dancing together, smiling.© Photo: BBC
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