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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
TV & Film Editor
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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! 

READ: Joe Sugg announces hugely exciting Strictly Come Dancing news

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! 

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Bruno Tonioli dancing with fellow judge Shirley Ballas.

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Motsi Mabuse.

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Shirley Ballas.

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Craig Revel Horwood.

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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

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Alex Scott.

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Anneka Rice.

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Former Coronation Street actress Catherine Tildesley.

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Chris Ramsey.

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David James.

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Emma Barton.

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Jamie Laing.

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Karim Zeroual.

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Saffron Baker.

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Viscountess Emma Weymouth.

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Mike Bushell.

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Will Bayley.

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Dev Griffin.

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James Cracknell.

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Dianne Buswell and Anton Du Beke.

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Kevin Clifton and Luba Mushtuk.

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Graziano di Prima and Oti Mabuse.

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Aljaz Skorjanec and wife Janette Manrara.

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Joe Sugg.

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Karen Clifton and Gorka Marquez.

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Katya and Neil Jones.

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Nadya Bychkova.

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Amy Dowden.

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Nancy Xu.

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The Strictly professional girls posed together.

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The Strictly professional boys posed together.

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Kylie Minogue performed on the night.

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