Shirley Ballas has teased some “exciting changes” and “twists and turns” ahead of the new Strictly Come Dancing series.

Returning to screens this Saturday on BBC One with a host of new celebrity contestants, including reality TV star Vicky Pattison, Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis and Love Island winner Dani Dyer-Bowen.

Head judge Ballas, 65, said: “Strictly is well and truly back – and more iconic than ever. We’ve got the cast of all casts and I cannot wait to be behind the desk with my fellow judges for my ninth series.

Yer Da is planning to riot if he doesn’t like the lineup on Strictly Come Dancing https://t.co/zALBg5dvEJ pic.twitter.com/Nf65QrTWKP

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“It’s a true honour to be asked to return each year to a show that means so much to the nation.

“I get a front row seat to the best show on television, I mean who wouldn’t want that? I’m forever grateful and so........

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