Strictly Come Dancing has announced the full line-up of professionals for this year’s series, following Kevin Clifton’s departure.
Aside from Kevin, the line-up remains the same as last year’s, with reigning champion Oti Mabuse, long-serving pro Anton Du Beke and fellow finalist Amy Dowden all set to return.
Nancy Xu, who joined Strictly last year, will also be back for a second year, as will Graziano Di Prima and Gorka Marquez, neither of whom were paired with a celebrity in 2019.
Meanwhile, Johannes Radebe, Luba Mushtuk and Neil Jones all danced with a celebrity for the first time last year, and have been confirmed to be returning to Strictly in 2020.The full list of dancers for this year’s series is as follows:AJ PritchardAljaž ŠkorjanecAmy DowdenAnton Du BekeDianne BuswellGiovanni PerniceGorka MarquezGraziano Di PrimaJanette ManraraJohannes RadebeKaren HauerKatya JonesLuba MushtukNadiya BychkovaNancy XuNeil JonesOti MabuseExecutive producer of
BBC Studios Sarah James said: “It’s wonderful to welcome back so many talented individuals within this year’s line-up of
Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers.
“They are each at the top of their game and as a cast are simply incredible. We can’t wait to see what magic they will bring to the ballroom this year.
“Strictly 2020 promises to be an unforgettable series, with more exceptional choreography and world-class dancing.”
The BBC has said more announcements about this year’s series, including the list of celebs competing, will be coming “in due course”.
Kevin announced last week that he was leaving Strictly after seven years.He explained: “After finishing last series with the Children In Need trophy and the
Christmas Special I want to leave on a high and have therefore decided the time has come to move on and focus on other areas of my life and career.”
“Pre 2013 I used to watch every week,” Kevin added. “Now I look forward to returning to being a fan and cheering on my friends who keep dancing.”
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