Strictly Come Dancing 2019 launch: see all the photos of the new contestants and their amazing looks 

We can almost hear the Strictly theme music!

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Emmy Griffiths
Emmy GriffithsEntertainment Editor
August 26, 2019
Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood, both in black suits, stand on stage with two women in vibrant dresses, all smiling and clapping.© Photo: Getty Images

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Strictly Come Dancing officially begins with the show's huge, sequinned launch event! Joined by presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, the new group of contestants, the professional dancers and the judges, this year including Motsi Mabuse along with Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood, take to the red carpet in their fabulous outfits. Monday night was the first time we've seen them all together, and they looked simply amazing! 

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Among this year's contestants include YouTuber Saffron Barker, David James and Catherine Tyldesley. While it's still unknown who will be paired with who, you never know if who might show chemistry together during the launch show! Scroll down through the gallery to see our favourite moments from the fabulous evening! 

Bruno Tonioli in black suit and white shirt dancing on stage with a woman in a blue and white dress.© Photo: Getty Images

Bruno Tonioli dancing with fellow judge Shirley Ballas.

Person in red tulle gown and black top posing on red carpet with sparkling background.© Photo: Getty Images

Motsi Mabuse.

Woman in a blue and white dress standing on a red carpet, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Shirley Ballas.

Craig Revel Horwood stands on a red carpet, smiling, wearing a black suit and white shirt.© Photo: Getty Images

Craig Revel Horwood.

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly standing together on a red carpet, both smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

Alex Scott stands on a red carpet in a yellow dress, smiling at the camera.© Photo: Getty Images

Alex Scott.

Anneka Rice stands on a red carpet, smiling, wearing a blue sequined dress and gold heels.© Photo: Getty Images

Anneka Rice.

Catherine Tyldesley poses on red carpet in a light blue floral dress.© Photo: Getty Images

Former Coronation Street actress Catherine Tildesley.

Chris Ramsey stands on a red carpet with arms outstretched, wearing a black outfit.© Photo: Getty Images

Chris Ramsey.

David James stands on a red carpet in a floral suit and red shirt, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

David James.

Emma Barton stands on a red carpet in a red sequined dress, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Emma Barton.

Person with short blonde hair in blue suit and gray shirt, arms wide, on red carpet.© Photo: Getty Images

Jamie Laing.

Person with short hair, wearing white suit and black jacket, smiling on red carpet.© Photo: Getty Images

Karim Zeroual.

Saffron Barker poses on a red carpet in a blue fringed dress and gold heels.© Photo: Getty Images

Saffron Baker.

A woman in a pink floral dress stands on a red carpet, smiling at the camera.© Photo: Getty Images

Viscountess Emma Weymouth.

A man in a blue suit and black pants jumps in the air with a smile.© Photo: Getty Images

Mike Bushell.

Person in maroon suit and white shirt pointing, smiling, on red carpet with 'Strictly Come Dancing' background.© Photo: Getty Images

Will Bayley.

Person in a blue and green patterned suit and black shoes standing on a red carpet with a disco-themed background.© Photo: Getty Images

Dev Griffin.

James Cracknell stands on a red carpet, smiling, wearing a black outfit with a floral vest.© Photo: Getty Images

James Cracknell.

Anton du Beke and partner in vibrant costumes dancing on stage with colorful backdrop.© Photo: Getty Images

Dianne Buswell and Anton Du Beke.

Man and woman dancing on stage with colorful backdrop, both smiling and holding hands.© Photo: Getty Images

Kevin Clifton and Luba Mushtuk.

A woman in a white costume is lifted by a man in white on a stage with bright lights.© Photo: Getty Images

Graziano di Prima and Oti Mabuse.

Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara performing a dynamic dance routine on stage.© Photo: Getty Images

Aljaz Skorjanec and wife Janette Manrara.

Joe Sugg smiling, wearing a white shirt and khaki pants, with sunglasses on his shirt collar.© Photo: Getty Images

Joe Sugg.

Gorka Márquez and Karen Hauer dancing on stage with a colorful backdrop.© Photo: Getty Images

Karen Clifton and Gorka Marquez.

Neil Jones and partner dance on stage in white outfits, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Katya and Neil Jones.

A woman in a white fringed dress stands on a red carpet, smiling at the camera.© Photo: Getty Images

Nadya Bychkova.

A woman in a white fringed skirt and crop top stands on a red carpet, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Amy Dowden.

Woman in a white and gold fringed dress posing on a red carpet.© Photo: Getty Images

Nancy Xu.

Eight women in sparkling dresses pose together on a red carpet, smiling for the camera.© Photo: Getty Images

The Strictly professional girls posed together.

Group of male dancers in white outfits posing for a photo on a red carpet. Celebrities include Gorka Márquez and Aljaž Škorjanec.© Photo: Getty Images

The Strictly professional boys posed together.

Kylie Minogue sings on stage with a microphone, surrounded by dancers. Anton du Beke dances with a partner.

Kylie Minogue performed on the night.

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