Here’s how the stars of Strictly 2017 are preparing for the first live show
Strictly fever has hit the contestants as they prepare to take to the floor for the first time

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Strictly Come Dancing returns to our TV screens on Saturday 23rd September, with the 15 celebrities and their professional partners taking to the floor for the very first time in the first live show of the series.
It’s set to be quite the night, so how are the contestants coping with their nerves? And what are they getting up to as the clock ticks down to dancing time?
Well, cool customer the Reverend Richard Coles is totally in the Strictly mindset.
In the ZONE #Strictly #BeMoreDancer pic.twitter.com/GU2KNPGmUM
— Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) September 22, 2017
And seems to be putting his money on Debbie McGee…
Debbie McGee. Wow! Just WOW!!! #strictly
— Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) September 22, 2017
Susan Calman is absolutely loving every single moment of the build up to the night’s she’s waited for for so long.
I was the girl who sat on the sidelines at the school dance. Tomorrow I'm on Strictly. Brilliant things come to those who wait. pic.twitter.com/bYSAy4KkCV
— Susan Calman (@SusanCalman) September 22, 2017
While her missis is trying to decide how many of the cats to bring to London to cheer her on.
Bring all of them!! https://t.co/pgYXVZCjR6
— Susan Calman (@SusanCalman) September 22, 2017
Gemma Atkinson is feeling the pressure.
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— Gemma Atkinson (@MissGAtkinson) September 22, 2017
Ruth Langsford had a lovely surprise waiting for her in her dressing room at This Morning, including her very own Strictly survival kit.
This is what greeted me in my @thismorning dressing room today! Thank you @DAVIDOBRIEN75 & gorgeous Rachel….love you two! ❤️ @bbcstrictly pic.twitter.com/5AoTDQ6pxU
— Ruth Langsford (@RuthieeL) September 22, 2017
Simon Rimmer is keeping it cool and hanging with the Cliftons.
hanging with the Cliftons @bbcstrictly pic.twitter.com/Swf7E2WuRY
— simonrimmer (@simonrim) September 22, 2017
He’s already been taking top tips for Saturday night’s big show from the Rev, who shared his wisdom with the dancing family.
Down the pub I enthral the table with my dance tips #Strictly pic.twitter.com/zWrsHwsrzo
— Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) September 21, 2017
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC1 on Saturday September 23rd at 6.25pm