Strictly kicks off this Saturday with the partner match up ("dear God, let me get Alijaz" is surely the thought in everyone's head, including the men) and ahead of the series, Laura Whitmore has been sharing some behind-the-scenes shots with us poor two left footed mortals.

 

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The celebs are doing some hard work and cha-cha training is clearly underway.

 

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We can’t wait to see the costumes but we know sequins are going to be the diet staple for these guys over the next few weeks.

 

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