Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell asked fans to not "underestimate" this year's contestants as she recalled her days with Chris McCausland.
The 36-year-old dancer will once again be returning as a professional for this year's series that will make its way back onto viewers' screens in the autumn.
She was the recipient of the coveted Glitterball trophy last year when she won over the BBC ballroom with comedian Chris.
Chris was Strictly's first ever blind contestant, he said his win was for Dianne, "and for everyone out there who's got told they couldn't do something or thought they couldn't do it".
"It just shows with opportunity and support and determination, anything can happen," he added.
Now, viewers are only weeks away from the glitz and the glamour returning as Strictly