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Strictly 2024 pairings revealed during glitter-packed launch show – but three popular pros are left without a celebrity partner

Strictly 2024 kicked off tonight and the celebrity/pro pairings have been revealed – although three pros haven't been given partners

Joking to hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman about their partnership, Chris quipped: “She is absolutely over the moon having me because she [Dianne] really wants November off. Asked about his time on the Strictly Christmas Special last year, Jamie said: “That’s what swung me hook, line and sinker. Sam Quek will be dancing with Nikita Kuzmin (Credit: BBC) The Ukrainian-Italian professional just missed out on the glitterball trophy with actor Layton Williams last year.

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