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Strictly Come Dancing fans were livid as one celebrity pairing was unveiled during the launch show on Saturday night.

The celebrities were paired with their professional partners as the 23rd series of the BBC competition officially got underway.

You can see a full list of who is with who here .

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But one celebrity partnership immediately sparked a backlash among viewers.

Controversial contestant former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner was paired up with fan favourite Amy Dowden, leading for viewers to call for her to be 'saved'. Birminghammail Live Icon

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