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A Strictly Come Dancing star is said to have suffered a 'major hit' after being seen in the show's famous ballroom for the first time.

The 2025 series got underway on Saturday night (September 20) as the hit BBC One dance contest returned with the pre-recorded launch show.

The first episode of Strictly's 23rd series opened with a skit featuring a video message from last year's winner, comedian Chris McCausland, who was seen refusing to give the Glitterball trophy back to presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

With help from judge Craig Revel Horwood, the hosts finally got their hands on the trophy, before the professional dancers and judges were seen teaming up for an elaborate dance number, before the celebrity contestants appeared on a silver staircase position

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