When is Strictly Come Dancing on TV? Time, channel and latest news
Grab your glitter and sparkles, it's Strictly time!
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returned in truly starry fashion as the celebrities and their pros headed out onto the dance floor with 15 dazzling routines.
Since the vote has opened up to the public, three celebrities have been eliminated and two were forced to withdraw due to injury.
But in the most shocking turn events, both Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced this week that this series of Strictly Come dancing will be their last with the show to find new hosts for next year. Rumours of who could replace the beloved duo are already being whispered but as of yet nothing has been confirmed.
This Saturday sees the return of Icons Week, which was newly introduced last year. The celebrities and their professional dance partners will perform routines paying tribute to some of the greatest music legends of all time.
Want to know the latest on the dazzling programme? Cha-cha on down this page to get the latest on Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
What time is Strictly Come Dancing on TV tonight?
Strictly Come Dancing is back on Saturday 25th October at 6:25pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Has it been confirmed who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2025?
It sure has. Back in August, the BBC announced which famous faces will don their dancing shoes and head on down to the Strictly dance floor. So far, three celebrities have been eliminated and two were forced to withdraw due to injury.
Below is a list of the celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing:
- Amber Davies
- Lewis Cope
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
- Alex Kingston
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
- Balvinder Sopal
- George Clarke
- La Voix
- Chris Robshaw - Eliminated
- Ellie Goldstein
- Thomas Skinner - Eliminated
- Vicky Pattison
- Stefan Dennis - Withdrew
- Ross King - Eliminated
- Karen Carney
You can learn more about the cast here.
Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 professionals?
In a pleasant surprise, Strictly Come Dancing announced two new professionals would be joining the 2025 line-up, hailing from the US and Australia.
Julian Caillon and Alexis Warr were announced for the forthcoming season, with both having had experience at Blackpool Tower's world-famous ballroom.
On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Warr said: "I've admired Strictly for years, so joining this incredible family is such an honour. I can't wait to step into the ballroom, pour my heart into every moment, and share my love of dance with the UK."
Caillon added: "Joining the cast of Strictly really is a dream come true. I've watched it for years, especially cheering on all the amazing dancers I know and work with who've been part of it.
"I can't wait to get stuck in, have some fun, and be part of something special!"
They will be joining the previously confirmed returning professionals line-up, which includes Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer and Katya Jones.
Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal and Johannes Radebe will also be back.
And they will be joined by Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola.
Who will be the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 hosts?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have been co-hosting the show since 2010 and are back for their 15th year on the dance floor! However, the duo have announced that this series will be their last.
Who will be the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 judges?
Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse have all returned as judges for the 23rd season.
Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2024?
Chris McCausland and pro Dianne Buswell won Strictly Come Dancing in 2024.
He, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri all found themselves in the final, vying for a chance to reign triumphant.
Reacting to their win at the time, Chris said: "It's astonishing, I don't know what to say. I honestly thought I could go out on the first week, and I know no one goes out on the first week, but I honestly thought I could. But we just lasted and lasted."
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday 25th October at 6:25pm.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
