Strictly 2026: Latest updates as celebrities face nerve-wracking first live show
Strictly Come Dancing is back for its first live show, after last week’s launch show saw all 15 celebrities coupled up.
Tonight, the stars will hit the dance floor with their new professional partners to perform in front of the judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke for the first time.
Who will top the leaderboard and who will fall to the bottom of the pack?
Follow our live blog as we build up to the show and then will follow all the twists and turns during the 150 minute episode.
Scroll down for all the latest updates and fan reactions.
First live show is almost here
The first live show is almost upon us, and that means we get to see our 15 celebrities hit the dance floor for the first time with their partners.
Tonight’s show is a whopping 150 minutes as we see all of our stars perform live for the first time.
Remember, there is no elimination this week, so just sit back and enjoy the magic and we’re treated to 15 different couple dances, as well as a show-stopping professional group number.
