Strictly Come Dancing S24E1 — Launch Show

7.1

Strictly Come Dancing•Season 24•Episode 1

Launch Show

7.1/10 · 23 votesSep 19, 2026105 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 24•−0.4 vs season avg

Discussion

It’s time to start dancing - Strictly’s back. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take the helm as a brand new year in the ballroom begins.

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Launch Show

Week 1

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Week 3 Results

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Week 4 Results

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Week 5 Results

Cast7

Emma Willis

Self - Presenter

Johannes Radebe

Self - Presenter

Josh Widdicombe

Self - Presenter

Shirley Ballas

Self - Judge

Craig Revel Horwood

Self - Judge

Motsi Mabuse

Self - Judge

Anton du Beke

Self - Judge

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Episode Summary

"Launch Show" is episode 1 of Strictly Come Dancing season 24. It scored 7.1/10 from 23 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on September 19, 2026.

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