Strictly Come Dancing has entered a new era with three new hosts—Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe—taking over presenting duties on BBC One. The launch episode features 15 celebrities meeting their professional dance partners, including EastEnders' Lacey Turner, footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, Australian singer Delta Goodrem, and Gavin and Stacey's Melanie Walters, alongside additional "media personalities."

The show maintains continuity with its four familiar judges returning to score performances, preserving the format's essential elements whilst refreshing the presenting team. The curtain-raiser episode retains the sparkle and spectacle the competition is known for, marking a significant change in on-screen personnel for the long-running BBC show.