Strictly 2025 Launch Show wins big ratings

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 launch-show was watched by a peak of 5.6 million viewers on Saturday night.

The big figures for the pre-recorded 90 minute special will come as a relief to bosses, following a string of high-profile scandals relating to the show over the last year.

And the programme may even surpass the 2024 launch show, once streaming and on-demand figures from BBC iPlayer are taken into account.

The show saw this year’s celebrities meet their professional partners for the first time, and included special performances from Jessie J and last year’s champion, Chris McCausland.

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Celebrity and Professional Dancer pairings

Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe

Alex Kingston wears a pink fringe trimmed dress and Johannes Radebe wears a blue suit and tie as they pose together

Award-winning actor Alex is dancing with Johannes.

Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon

Balvinder wears a baby blue sparkling dress and Julian wears a light blue shirt, white top and blue trousers

Actor and EastEnders star Balvinder is paired with new professional dancer Julian.

Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova

Nadiya wears a blue/silver fringe trimmed crop top and skirt while Chris wears a pink floral suit

Former England rugby captain Chris takes to the floor with Nadiya.

Dani Dyer and Nikita Kuzmin

Dani wears a bejewelled pink dress while Nikita wears a white shirt  and top

TV personality, broadcaster and author Dani is coupling up with Nikita.

Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola

Ellie wears a peach fringed dress with long bejewelled sleeves while vito wears a pink shirt and orange trousers

Trailblazing model, actor and influencer Ellie is dancing with Vito.

George Clarke and Alexis Warr

George lifts Alexis wearing a yellow top and blue trousers. Alexis wears a sparkling blue and yellow dress with a fringed skirt.

YouTuber and podcaster George is teaming up with new pro Alexis.

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer

Karen wears a blue and pink cutout dress with pink fringe and Harry wears a patterned pink shirt and pink trousers

Olympian and Gladiator Harry aka Nitro is paired with Karen.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley

Lauren wears a dark blue glittering dress with blue fringe trim on the shoulders. Jimmy wears a deep blue suit.

Former professional footballer and football manager Jimmy is dancing with Lauren.

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu

Karen wears a pink fringe trimmed dress and Carlos wears a bright pink top and black trousers.

Sports presenter and legendary Lioness Karen is paired with Carlos.

La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec

La Voix wears a bright red ballgown and holds the skirt in one hand, posing in a lift with Aljaz, who wears a dark red suit.

Performer, presenter and singer La Voix is partnering up with Aljaž.

Lewis Cope and Katya Jones

Lewis wears a sleeveless pink top and blue trousers while Katya wears a blue and purple cutout dress with purple fringe trim

Actor Lewis Cope is coupled with Katya.

Ross King and Jowita Przystal

Ross wears a light floral patterned suit and peach shirt while Jowita wears a peachy pink and gold fringe trimmed dress

Hollywood correspondent, author and broadcaster Ross is dancing with Jowita.

Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell

Diane wears a shimmering silver and blue fringe trimmed dress while Stefan wears a white shirt with a stripe of gold beneath a blue floral patterned suit

Actor and Neighbours star Stefan is paired with reigning Strictly champion Dianne.

Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden

Thomas wears a blue slik shirt beneath a light blue suit, trimmed with sparkles. Amy wears a blue and silver fringe trimmed top and skirt with cutout detail.

TV personality, social media star and businessman Thomas is teaming up with Amy.

Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington

Vicky wears a sparkling yellow bejewelled dress while Kai wears a glittering yellow tank top and yellow trousers.

TV star and broadcaster Vicky is coupled with Kai.

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