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Strictly Come Dancing first look as Tasha Ghouri and Pete Wicks lead stars in sequins - after show is hit by scandal

A first look at the full line-up of celebrities taking part in the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, just days before the show is set to return to screens.

Also joining the line-up are eighties icon Toyah Wilcox, Wynne Evans, Paul Merson, Sarah Hadland, Tom Dean MBE and Montell Douglas. While Nick Knowles, who is swapping DIY for dancing, looked dapper in bright colours (Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston) Her revelations prompted support from other celebs including Laura Whitmore, who admitted to a tough time with Giovanni in 2016, saying she "cried everyday." The sparkling line-up of returning professional dancers features fan favourites like Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, and newcomer Vito Coppola, ensuring the show must go on!

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