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Strictly Come Dancing is coming back to BBC One with a live audience later this year and filming is almost underway. The 2022 contestants have now been announced and the suspense is building

for the show's return. Express.co.uk has the latest on this year's competition and what to expect. WHEN DOES STRICTLY 2022 START? Strictly fans are on the edge of their seats as

some significant updates have been announced this week. The whole list of celebrities taking part in the 2022 series has been revealed. TV host Kym Marsh and actor Will Mellor will be taking

to the dancefloor, amongst others. The BBC One show celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, with the new season being bigger and better than ever. Filming for the 2022 series begins on

September 7, with a pre-recorded launch show. READ MORE: NAGA MUNCHETTY WARNING TO KYM MARSH AS SHE SIGNS UP TO STRICTLY As for the judges, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse

and Anton Du Beke will all return. Sadly, Bruno Tonioli will not be making a comeback this year due to his work on the American version of the show. Strictly fans will be pleased to hear the

iconic Blackpool Week will be returning this year. The Tower Ballroom could not be used in recent years due to social distancing rules. The legendary venue should be featuring as part of

the landmark season, marking 20 years since the show started airing. READ MORE: WHERE DOES WILL MELLOR LIVE? INSIDE HIS CHESHIRE HOME Professional dancers taking to the floor this year

include Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden and Karen Hauer. Also returning are Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba

Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu. The 2021 season has gone down in history as one of the most recognised yet as it scooped a number

of awards. John Whaite and Johannes won the Media Moment award at the British LGBT Awards. Meanwhile, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni won Must See Moment of the year at the BAFTAs. _STRICTLY

COME DANCING WILL AIR ON BBC ONE FROM SEPTEMBER 23. _