Strictly Come Dancing released a very bubbly trailer ahead of the show's return to screens this month.
After a bumpy ride in recent months following bullying allegations, Aljaz Skorjanec is steering the scandal-hit show in the right direction.
In the short clip, the professional dancer was the driver of the pink bus while his co-stars danced to Vengaboys' We Like to Party.
Amy Dowden made a delightful comeback in the trailer after missing last year's series due to battling breast cancer.
Dressed in feather bowers, pastel-coloured outfits and sequinned gowns, the professionals couldn't wipe the smile off their face as they teased the show's 20th exciting return.
Strictly Come Dancing released a very bubbly trailer ahead of the show's return to screens this month
Amy Dowden (right) made a delightful comeback in the trailer after missing last year's series due to battling breast cancer
The BBC flagship show has been plagued for months by allegations of 'bullying' and abuse by former professionals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima to their celebrity partners Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott.
As a result, professionals paired with dancers this year include the likes of last year's winner, Vito Coppola, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Katya Jones and Nikita Kuzmin.
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Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Michelle Tsiakkas complete the line up.
Meanwhile, despite playing a prominent role in the trailer, supposed fan favourite, Kai Widdrington, has not been paired with a celebrity this year due to a lack of women signing up this year.
Amy how much is the new york new york ride returning to the show after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, when she found a lump the day before her honeymoon, and missed out on having a celebrity partner in that year's series of Strictly.
The 34-year-old announced in February that she would return to the show this year, after a mastectomy and chemotherapy left her with 'no evidence of disease' following tests.
The launch show of Strictly's 20th anniversary series will see the dancers perform an 'empowering' routine to celebrate Amy's return, and will also see its celebrity contestants paired with their dancing partners.
Speaking about her Strictly return, Amy said: 'I am so excited for every element of being back with my Strictly family.
After a bumpy ride in recent months following bullying allegations, Aljaz Skorjanec is steering the scandal-hit show in the right direction
In the short clip, the professional dancer was the driver of the pink bus while his co-stars danced to Vengaboys' We Like to Party
Dressed in feather bowers, pastel-coloured outfits and sequinned gowns, the professionals couldn't wipe the smile off their face as they teased the show's 20th exciting return
Amy is returning to the show after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, when she found a lump the day before her honeymoon, and missed out on having a celebrity partner in that year's series of Strictly
The trailer saw all the professionals dance and sing along on a party bus
The pro dancers and prepped and ready for what's to come in the upcoming series
Nikita got right into his dance in the joyful trailer
The trailer for the 22nd series of the BBC show features its professional dancers, including Dowden, performing a routine to a medley
It includes tracks such as We Like To Party! (The Vengabus) by Vengaboys, Baby Baby by Corona, and Get Ready For This by 2 Unlimited
Professionals paired with dancers this year include the likes of last year's winner, Vito Coppola, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Katya Jones and Nikita Kuzmin
'I am so grateful to get this opportunity, especially as it's such a special year for this legendary show. It feels like it's my first year again.
'I'm buzzing to see the whole team, for costumes, for dance routines, to meet the celebrities, the judges. Everyone's laughing at me because I am just smiling constantly.
'I'd like to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me through the past year and to all those currently facing cancer.'
Viewers will also get a glimpse of the Strictly class of 2024's dancing skills as they perform a group routine on the show.
It comes after a storm of controversy around the BBC dancing show over the alleged treatment of contestants.
An investigation was launched by the BBC following allegations made about Giovanni by former participant Amanda, with the results yet to be made public. Pernice rejects the allegations.
Fellow dancer Graziano has also left the show.
The launch trailer aired on Wednesday September 4 at 7.29pm on BBC One.
A date for the series' launch episode is to be announced by the BBC in due course.
After a bumpy ride in recent months following bullying allegations, Aljaz Skorjanec is steering the scandal-hit show in the right direction.In the short clip, the professional dancer was the driver of the pink bus while his co-stars danced to Vengaboys' We Like to Party.
Amy Dowden made a delightful comeback in the trailer after missing last year's series due to battling breast cancer.
Dressed in feather bowers, pastel-coloured outfits and sequinned gowns, the professionals couldn't wipe the smile off their face as they teased the show's 20th exciting return.
Strictly Come Dancing released a very bubbly trailer ahead of the show's return to screens this month
Amy Dowden (right) made a delightful comeback in the trailer after missing last year's series due to battling breast cancer
The BBC flagship show has been plagued for months by allegations of 'bullying' and abuse by former professionals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima to their celebrity partners Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott.
As a result, professionals paired with dancers this year include the likes of last year's winner, Vito Coppola, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Katya Jones and Nikita Kuzmin.
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Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Michelle Tsiakkas complete the line up.
Meanwhile, despite playing a prominent role in the trailer, supposed fan favourite, Kai Widdrington, has not been paired with a celebrity this year due to a lack of women signing up this year.
Amy how much is the new york new york ride returning to the show after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, when she found a lump the day before her honeymoon, and missed out on having a celebrity partner in that year's series of Strictly.
The 34-year-old announced in February that she would return to the show this year, after a mastectomy and chemotherapy left her with 'no evidence of disease' following tests.
The launch show of Strictly's 20th anniversary series will see the dancers perform an 'empowering' routine to celebrate Amy's return, and will also see its celebrity contestants paired with their dancing partners.
Speaking about her Strictly return, Amy said: 'I am so excited for every element of being back with my Strictly family.
After a bumpy ride in recent months following bullying allegations, Aljaz Skorjanec is steering the scandal-hit show in the right direction
In the short clip, the professional dancer was the driver of the pink bus while his co-stars danced to Vengaboys' We Like to Party
Dressed in feather bowers, pastel-coloured outfits and sequinned gowns, the professionals couldn't wipe the smile off their face as they teased the show's 20th exciting return
Amy is returning to the show after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, when she found a lump the day before her honeymoon, and missed out on having a celebrity partner in that year's series of Strictly
The trailer saw all the professionals dance and sing along on a party bus
The pro dancers and prepped and ready for what's to come in the upcoming series
Nikita got right into his dance in the joyful trailer
The trailer for the 22nd series of the BBC show features its professional dancers, including Dowden, performing a routine to a medley
It includes tracks such as We Like To Party! (The Vengabus) by Vengaboys, Baby Baby by Corona, and Get Ready For This by 2 Unlimited
Professionals paired with dancers this year include the likes of last year's winner, Vito Coppola, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Katya Jones and Nikita Kuzmin
'I am so grateful to get this opportunity, especially as it's such a special year for this legendary show. It feels like it's my first year again.
'I'm buzzing to see the whole team, for costumes, for dance routines, to meet the celebrities, the judges. Everyone's laughing at me because I am just smiling constantly.
'I'd like to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me through the past year and to all those currently facing cancer.'
Viewers will also get a glimpse of the Strictly class of 2024's dancing skills as they perform a group routine on the show.
It comes after a storm of controversy around the BBC dancing show over the alleged treatment of contestants.
An investigation was launched by the BBC following allegations made about Giovanni by former participant Amanda, with the results yet to be made public. Pernice rejects the allegations.
Fellow dancer Graziano has also left the show.
The launch trailer aired on Wednesday September 4 at 7.29pm on BBC One.
A date for the series' launch episode is to be announced by the BBC in due course.