Strictly Come Dancing 2025 LIVE - tears and push ups galore as the show gets under way

Strictly Come Dancing's first live show of 2025 is officially here, with a set of celebrities and their professional partners hoping to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood,Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse. Those taking part in the series include Emmerdale's Lewis Cope, Love Island star Amber Davies, Neighbours' legend Stefan Dennis and EastEnders' actress Balvinder Sopal. Follow our blog below for all the latest updates on tonight's show...