With many of the nation's favourite TV shows being postponed or cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many thought this year's series of popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing wouldn't go ahead in 2020, but bosses have defied the odds.
After confirming Strictly would be taking place in the Autumn, with many social-distancing measures set to be in place, the first THREE celebrities for this year's show have been revealed.
Actress Caroline Quentin
Former American footballer Jason Bell
Singer/songwriter Max George
Now that the first three famous faces have been announced, fans are expecting further names later in the week.
CHECK OUT which celebs are rumoured to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2020
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1 of 13Phillip Schofield
This Morning host Phillip Schofield was reportedly top of bosses' wish list and is said to have been offered a big money deal to be part of the show's first ever same-sex pairing after coming out as gay earlier this year.A representative for Schofe denied he was in talks for the show but will a few months left until Strictly hits our screens, could he be persuaded to sign up?
2 of 13Scarlett Moffatt
The former Gogglebox star sent the rumour mill into overdrive last month when asked about appearing on Strictly during an appearance on Lorraine.Instead of confirming or denying the rumours, Scarlett coyly remarked, "I love Strictly!" Watch this space...
3 of 13Maya Jama
Strictly bosses are reportedly prepared to splash some serious cash to sign up the former Radio 1 DJ as it's been claimed she was offered a six-figure fee.Maya, who split from Stormzy in August last year, seems keen too as she told fans, "On it if they add a dancehall section!"
4 of 13Michelle Keegan
Could Michelle Keegan follow in the footsteps of her husband Mark Wright and take to the famous dancefloor? She's said to be one of producers' top picks but a source told The Sun that the former Coronation Street and Our Girl star would prefer to focus on her acting career.
5 of 13Iain Stirling
After ending their rumoured reality star 'ban' last year, bosses are reportedly in talks to sign up Love Island narrator and all round funnyman Iain Stirling.Could he fare better than girlfriend Laura Whitmore who finished in ninth place in 2015?
6 of 13Katie Price
A representative for Katie confirmed that she was interested in appearing on Strictly earlier this year amid reports she was in discussions with bosses.We probably won't see her on the show this year though as she broke both her ankles in a nasty accident last month.
7 of 13Alan Carr
The comedian let slip that Strictly bosses have been trying to sign him up for years during an appearance on Loose Women last year and teased, "I will do it, but next year, I've got a busy year."So, is this the year we'll finally see Alan compete for the Glitterball trophy.
8 of 13Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine was rumoured for a place on this year's Strictly after a clip of her dancing was shown on This Morning. Good Morning Britain hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shepherd also dropped a major hint about her taking but the 60-year-old appeared to put the rumours to bed in her HELLO! magazine column.
9 of 13Mark Feehily
Westlife's Mark Feehily is another celeb who is reportedly being considered for Strictly's first-ever same-sex pairing.
10 of 13Stacey Solomon
Loose Women and Celebrity Gogglebox star Stacey has admitted she would love to take part in Strictly.She told Good Housekeeping, "I love the show, I love the outfits, the routines, and how the contestants go from one to 1,000. But I would be the one that didn't get it… Everybody would expect me to go on this journey, but I would be persistently the same after 10 weeks! I would just stay the same!"
11 of 13Jack P Shepherd
The Corrie actor sparked Strictly rumours earlier this year when his girlfriend Hanni Treweek asked her followers about ballroom dancing classes in Manchester.Hmm, trying to get some extra practice in are we, Jack?
12 of 13Huw Edwards
The legendary BBC newsreader was reportedly set to take part in the 2019 series of Strictly when he had to pull out to focus on the General Election.Will he pick up where he left off and appear on the show this year?
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13 of 13Molly-Mae Hague
Strictly bosses have been keen to appeal to a younger audience in recent years and after ending their alleged reality star ban, Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague has been tipped to appear on the show.
Shows like The Apprentice and the Britain's Got Talent lives shows were all cancelled this year as the Coronavirus pandemic brought a halt to filming across the world.
But now that filming has resumed on most popular shows, bosses at Strictly have come up with a number of ways to ensure the series goes ahead as safely as possible.
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Popular judge Craig Revel Horwood told Best magazine that the celebrity contestants will isolate at a hotel for two weeks before filming starts, adhering to quarantine guidelines. He explained the situation further, telling the publication, "The rule is the dancer can go back to their home, and the celeb to either their home or a hotel."
Craig also revealed that the show will likely see some guest judges, and added, "Desperate times call for desperate measures. We’re lucky to be getting Strictly on the road at all. People need Strictly – and it’s happening – come hell or high water."
With the first three names now confirmed, more famous faces are expected to be announced in the coming few days.