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One of the new Strictly Come Dancing star's has been dealt a blow just hours befoe the first live show.

Those who follow the popular BBC One dance contest will know that it actually returned to screens last weekend, with the pre-recorded live show airing on Saturday (September 20).

The 23rd series opener saw hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome the 15 new celebrity contestants - which is now without Dani Dyer following her shock withdrawal due to injury, and instead includes West End star Amber Davies - into the ballroom for the first time.

The live show on Saturday (September 27) will now see the new crop of celebrities perform their debut routine alongside their professional partners, to be scored by the judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirl

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