The Strictly 2019 live shows start on Saturday – here’s everything you need to know
THE Strictly Come Dancing live shows are back THIS SATURDAY - but when exactly do they start? And who's in the official line-up?
Find out everything you need to know about the Strictly live shows here...
When do the Strictly 2019 live shows start?
The official start date for the live Strictly Come Dancing shows is this Saturday (September 21), with the final coming on Saturday, December 14.
The show will air Saturdays and Sundays.
All episodes will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer after airing.
Who's in the official line-up?
Here's the celebs taking to the dance floor in 2019:
- Anneka Rice
- James Cracknell
- Dev Griffin
- Alex Scott
- Will Bayley
- Michelle Visage
- Countess Weymouth Emma Thynn
- Karim Zeroual
- Mike Bushell
- Catherine Tyldesley
- Saffron Barker
- Emma Barton
- Chris Ramsey
- David James
- Kevin Flecther
What does the winner of Strictly Come Dancing get?
Most importantly the winner gets the coveted Glitterball trophy.
However, each star also gets £25,000 for signing up.
If they manage to stay on the dancefloor until the end of October, this rises to £40,000.
Any star that makes it to the quarter-finals sees their fee jump to £60,000.
Those who make the semi-finals will see a climb to £75,000.
While the Strictly winner will be paid £100,000.