Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is about to get serious, with the show’s ballroom opening for the first live performances tomorrow night.
The BBC has now revealed every song and dance for the bumper first live show, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the 15 couples.
Last week, viewers were introduced to this year’s celebrities during the pre recorded launch show, including the full line up of stars.
Now there is nowhere to hide, as the celebrities and their professional partners prepare to perform their first routines in front of the judges.
Strictly Come Dancing’s first live show is this weekend (Credit: BBC)
The BBC has released a first look at Saturday night’s spectacular, and there is plenty to look forward to as the competition finally gets underway.
Strictly Come Dancing 2026: First look at live show
The pressure will be on new presenting trio Emma Willis, Josh Widdicome and Johannes Radebe as they launch their first live Strictly show.
While last week’s episode introduced the celebrities, Saturday night is when the competition properly begins.
The professional dancers will open proceedings with a huge group routine, performed beneath a dazzling display of lights.
The number was filmed last month, with the female professionals wearing metallic silver outfits and the men dressed in tuxedos.
Emma, Josh and Johannes will also join Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke for the opening performance.
Then comes the moment Strictly fans have been waiting for.
All 15 couples will step onto the ballroom floor for the first time and perform their opening routines, giving the judges their first chance to assess this year’s celebrities.
The pros will open the show with a dazzling routine (Credit: BBC)
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