Fans of Strictly Come Dancing do not have to wait much longer for the next installment of the show.

The BBC programme will return to screens in the coming weeks, with the first four contestants revealed this week.

The stars will be partnered with one of the 18 professional dancers.

Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas will once again be back in the judges' seats to cast their eye over the performances.

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The first celebrity of the new season was officially unveiled as Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.

The 36-year-old is known for his role as Nitro on the BBC programme. The former Team GB sprinter took part in last year's Christmas special and will return for the full season next month, The

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