It's almost time for Strictly Come Dancing to waltz back on to our TV screens. The BBC show will return for a 15th series in autumn 2017.

It's far too early for the exact schedules to be confirmed, but what we do know is that the stars of Strictly 2017 will take part in a red carpet premiere at the BBC on 28th August. This will be followed by the filming of the launch show on 5th September (Here's how you can get tickets!).

Strictly Come Dancing 2017 CONFIRMED celebrity line-up

Usually the launch show is followed by a two or three week break for the dancers to train alongside their professional partner before going live on Saturday nights near the end of September.

Who are the judges for 2017?

As we all know, Len Goodman has now left the British version of Strictly Come Dancing after being head judge on the show for 14 years since it began on the BBC.

Strictly Come Dancing 2017 has found its new Head Judge in the form of 'Queen of Latin' Shirley Ballas.

The British-born Ballroom and Latin champion will take Len Goodman’s seat on the Strictly panel alongside Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell.

And as Head Judge, the newcomer will also have the casting vote in the Dance Off when the show returns in autumn 2017.

Who are the presenters?

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are both signed up for another series.

When will the stars be announced?

Similar to recent series, there will again be 15 stars taking to the ballroom. In the meantime, take a look at these predictions and rumours:

It's almost time for Strictly Come Dancing to waltz back on to our TV screens. The BBC show will return for a 15th series in autumn 2017.

Strictly Come Dancing 2017 CONFIRMED celebrity line-up

Who are the judges for 2017?

Who are the presenters?

When will the stars be announced?

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