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Strictly Come Dancing S23E1 — Launch Show
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Strictly Come Dancing•Season 23•Episode 1

Launch Show

6.3/10 · 20 votesSep 20, 2025107 min

Ranked #22 of 26 in Season 23•−0.7 vs season avg

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Strictly is back! Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as they welcome 15 new famous faces to the ballroom.

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Claudia Winkleman

Claudia Winkleman

Self - Presenter

Tess Daly

Tess Daly

Self - Presenter

Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas

Self - Judge

Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood

Self - Judge

Motsi Mabuse

Motsi Mabuse

Self - Judge

Anton du Beke

Anton du Beke

Self - Judge

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Episode Summary

"Launch Show" is episode 1 of Strictly Come Dancing season 23. It scored 6.3/10 from 20 votes, ranking #22 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on September 20, 2025.

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