Although it’s official still the summer for one more day (this is a FACT, season fans), it’s already practically Christmas.
There’s a definite whiff of cinnamon in the air, Simon Cowell is rubbing his thighs in glee at the thought of scoring another X Factor number one (probably), and….
…(drum roll)…
The Strictly Come Dancing 2017 couples photos are here, yes!
Ready for all the glitter, glam and sequins? Mate, we were born ready.
Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez
The X Factor 2008 winner has been touring in The Bodyguard so already has some dancing on her CV. But will she bring on Beyonce? Probably not, TBH, but we live in hope.
Aston Merrygold and Janette Manrara
Another twinkle-toed popstar, JLS came second to Alexandra in The X Factor. We predict murder on the dance floor (or maybe some lovely hugs - there is no middle ground).
Brian Conley and Amy Dowden
We’ve heard it said that if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. Which would rather put us out of a job. Still.
Charlotte Hawkins and Brendan Cole
We have, as yet, no opinion on this pairing. But the best of British luck to Good Morning Britain’s Char.
Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice
It is the actual law that we refer to this pairing as “magic”.
Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec
Emmerdale’s Gemma is thought to the one to watch this year but we'd offer two words of caution: Daisy. Lowe.
Simon Rimmer and Karen Clifton
We predict Karen will eat the Sunday Bruch star alive, aha ha ha ha!
Joe McFadden and dancer Katya Jones
We have big hopes for lovely Joe. No pressure though, pal.
Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse
Paralympic champ and Fit. Lord.
Chizzy Akudolu and Pasha Kovalev
Holby City’s Chizzy came second in Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief in 2017, so expect good things to come.
Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton
Sue who now? Lolololol. We’re sure she’s very nice.
Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova
We’ve long had a thing for •EastEnders'• Davood. A sexy thing. Hubba hubba.
Mollie King and AJ Pritchard
Mollie has big dancing shoes to fill: her Saturdays pal Frankie Bridge was runner up in •Strictly• in 2014.
Ruth Langsford and Anton Du Beke
This Morning’s Ruth won the battle of the professional partners, in our opinion.
Rev Richard Coles and Dianne Buswell
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the winner. Of your HEARTS.
Now read this:
Aldi have a WINE ADVENT CALENDAR and we can’t stop thinking about it