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Strictly Come Dancing returns to screens for Week Two live tonight, Saturday 1 October, as the glitzy celebrities take to the dance floor with their new partners once again.
The show follows on from last Friday's launch show - which saw the new cast being paired with their professional dancers, and last Saturday's first live show, in which the couples took to the floor for the first time.
The opening live show saw actor Will Mellor and wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin jointly top the leaderboard following their impressive debut performances.
The 20th series of Strictly is once again being hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, with Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke returning as judges
Alongside this, the Strictly spin-off It Takes Two is also back on screens, hosted by Rylan Clark and former professional dancer Janette Manrara.
So, with this year's series well underway, here's everything you need to know about the BBC programme...
Get the glitter ready! with this year's series well underway, here's everything you need to know about the BBC programme...(the new line up pictured)
Strictly Come Dancing is returning to BBC One screens tonight at 6:30pm with its second live show.
The couple's will take to the dancefloor for their second performances in front of the judges, following last week's debut dances.
And while last week saw no public vote, this time the pressure is on to get their steps right as the phone lines will open after the show for fans to vote for their favourite routines.
The contestants scores from last week are carried over to this weekend and will be combined with the viewers' votes, with the lowest scoring couples will go head to head in the first dance off of 2022.
The show will then air live every Saturday throughout the autumn, with the final typically airing on the last Saturday before Christmas.
Its spin-off show, It Takes Two, will also make a return following the first bumper weekend - with Rylan Clark and Janette Manrara set to return as hosts.
Exciting times: The couple's will take to the dancefloor for their second performances in front of the judges (pictured), following last week's debut dances
The first results show of the series starts on Sunday 2 October at 7.15pm, beginning after the Antiques Roadshow.
The results show has a shorter running time to the main show, airing until 8pm.
Each week Strictly Come Dancing viewers vote for their favourite couple either by phone or online, and these votes are combined with the scores given by the judging panel for their performances.
The two couples with the fewest votes then go head-to-head in the dance-off, delivering a reprisal of their performance from the live show.
The judges then decide which couple they would like to save, and in the event of a tie head judge Shirley Ballas is given the casting vote.
Judge and jury: Each week Strictly Come Dancing viewers vote for their favourite couple either by phone or online, and these votes are combined with the scores given by the judging panel for their performances
What happened in Week One?
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 kicked off its first live show in style last Saturday, with all 15 couples taking to the floor to perform their first ever competitive dance of the series.
And the stars certainly brought their all to the dancefloor as both Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin topped the leaderboard in the first week with impressive scores of 34 points out of 40.
Things soon became too much for Will's pro partner Nancy Xu however as she broke down in tears at the scores before Will then began to cry after dedicating the dance to his mother and late father.
Meanwhile, Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds made history as the first person with dwarfism to compete on the BBC show.
What a start! The Strictly Come Dancing stars certainly brought their all to the dancefloor last Saturday night as both Will Mellor (L) and Hamza Yassin topped the leaderboard in the first week with impressive scores of 34 points out of 40
The athlete stating ahead of her appearance: 'If I can do it, people watching can too', and Ellie for sure made her community proud as she kicked and partner Nikita Kuzmin off her Strictly campaign with a great Cha Cha Cha to Dance by DNCE, which earned them 26 points.
The episode also saw both same-sex couples take to the floor, with Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer performing a very sassy Samba to Dirrty by Christina Aguilera featuring Redman, bagging themselves 23 points in the process.
While Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice also earned 23 points with their energetic Cha Cha Cha to I’m Your Man by Wham!
Making her mark: Meanwhile, Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds made history as the first person with dwarfism to compete on the BBC show (pictured with pro partner Nikita Kuzmin)
Wow: The episode also saw both same-sex couples take to the floor, with Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer performing a very sassy Samba to Dirrty by Christina Aguilera featuring Redman, bagging themselves 23 points in the process
At the bottom of the leaderboard was former Footballer Tony Adams, whose Tango to Go West by Village People with partner Katya Jones failed to impress the judges, who scored them a lowly 15 points out of 40.
The dazzling series opener also started off with a colourful carnival-inspired dance from the professionals set to Chaka Khan's Ain't No Body, before they were joined on the dancefloor by the judges Shirley, Motsi, Craig and Anton.
While hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman descended from the ceiling on a fabulous feather-adorned float while showing off their dance moves.
After being crowned series champion with Rose Ayling-Ellis, this year's Strictly sees Giovanni Pernice take to the floor with DJ Richie, who had confirmed ahead of the series that he would be dancing with a male partner.
Elsewhere, Helen Skelton is paired with Gorka Marquez after becoming a last-minute addition to the show, while Katya Jones is partnered with footballer Tony Adams.
Revealed! Strictly Come Dancing 2022 sees reigning champion Giovanni Pernice form one of two same-sex pairings this series, while Helen Skelton takes to the floor with Gorka Marquez
Let's do this! Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds dances with Nikita Kuzmin, who last year took to the floor with Tilly Ramsay
For the first time in the show's history, there are two same-sex couples performing in the same series, with Karen, who last year danced with Greg Wise, taking to the floor with comedian Jayde.
Kai Widdrington, who was last year forced to withdraw from the final after his celebrity partner AJ Odudu suffered an injury, this year dances with broadcaster Kaye Adams.
Making history: For the first time in the show's history, there are two same-sex couples performing in the same series, with Karen, who last year danced with Greg Wise, taking to the floor with comedian Jayde
Matched up: Kai Widdrington, who was last year forced to withdraw from the final after his celebrity partner AJ Odudu suffered an injury, this year dances with broadcaster Kaye Adams
Partner goals: Katya Jones, who set tongues wagging last year when she appeared to kiss the now-single Olympic star Adam Peaty, has is paired up with footballer Tony Adams
Katya Jones, who set tongues wagging last year when she appeared to kiss the now-single Olympic star Adam Peaty, has is paired up with footballer Tony Adams.
Last year's finalist Johannes Radebe, who had performed with Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, dances with comedian Ellie Taylor this time around.
EastEnders star James Bye is performing with pro Amy Dowden, while singer and CBBC star Molly Rainford takes to the dancefloor with series newcomer Carlos Gu.
Wow factor: Singer and DJ Fleur East has been coupled with newcomer Vito Coppola
New duo: Last year's finalist Johannes Radebe, who had performed with Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, this year dances with comedian Ellie Taylor
New pair: EastEnders star James Bye performs with pro Amy Dowden
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is matched with with Graziano Di Prima, who last year took to the floor with Judi Love, while Matt Goss is paired up with Nadiya Bychkova.
DJ Tyler West dances with Dianne Buswell, who last year withdrew from the series alongside Robert Webb due to his health concerns.
Rounding out this year's couples are actor Will Mellor, who is partnered with Nancy Xu, and Countryfile's Hamza Yassin, who dances with Jowita Przystal.
Streets ahead? Coronation Street star Kym Marsh dances with Graziano Di Prima, who last year took to the floor with Judi Love
Music to his ears: Matt Goss has been paired up with Nadiya Bychkova
What are the Week Two songs and dances?
After giving it their all on the dancefloor last week in the debut performances, the celebrity contestants and their partners will have to learn a brand new routine for Week Two.
This week's songs are a mixed bag with everything from Adele and Ed Sheeran, to Barry Manilow and Elvis Presley.
Here's the full list of their dances and songs as they set out to
