Who are the judges?published at 18:15 BST
Let’s take a close look at the all-star panel in Strictly Come Dancing.
Shirley Ballas: Became head judge in 2017, after a dancing career that saw her win nearly every major title she competed in.
She remains the youngest ever female to reach the British Open to the World Dance Championship finals.
Motsi Mabuse: The South African professional dancer joined the glittering panel in 2019 after appearing on Germany’s equivalent, Let’s Dance.
Craig Revel Horwood: On the contest since the very first series in 2004, and renowned for leaving celebrities in absolutely no doubt when he witnesses “a dance di-sah-ster dahling”.
Anton Du Beke: When not making music or hosting Saturday night entertainment show Hole in the Wall, Du Beke has made himself at home on the ballroom floor.
A fan favourite as a professional dancer, Du Beke never won Strictly – though he did make the final in 2019 – before becoming a permanent judge in 2021.
