Best Foote forward! Strictly's Georgia May leads the glamour in a little green dress as she's paired with Giovanni Pernice when the couples are announced on launch night
The rumour mill has been in overdrive regarding this year's Strictly Come Dancing pairings.
But wondering minds can at last be put to rest as Saturday night's episode finally revealed the couples on this year's show, which boasts the likes of Georgia May Foote, Peter Andre and Kirsty Gallacher.
The launch show announced that former Coronation Street star Georgia will be moving and shaking alongside Sicilian newcomer Giovanni Pernice.
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'The Two Gs!' It was revealed that former Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote would be moving and shaking alongside Sicilian newcomer Giovanni Pernice in this year's Strictly Come Dancing
Dressed in a sparkling green mini dress the 24-year-old seemed pleased with her partner, though not half as pleased as Giovanni appeared, as he leaped into the air after their partnership was declared.
And it looked as though the two are already getting on like a house on fire, as a snippet of their dance rehearsals later in the show revealed that the duo have already dubbed themselves, 'The two Gs.'
Cavorting and laughing together, show hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly couldn't resist commenting on their remarkable chemistry.
Before the announcement, Giovanni revealed that he is quite the ladies man, and insisted that women fall weak when they see his striking blue eyes.
Show off! Peter Andre was partnered with Janette Manrara, with the singer showcasing his moves before the contest had even begun
Chuffed: Christian singer Daniel O'Donnell was paired with Kristina Rihanoff, amid claims she asked to be partnered with him to end the Strictly 'curse' that has seen her romance some of the former contestants
Elsewhere, Peter Andre was partnered with Janette Manrara, with the two sharing a warm embrace following the announcement.
The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness was teamed with Russian-Kazakhstani professional dancer Aliona Vilani, though looked slightly nervous at the thought.
‘At the minute I’m a total bag of nerves but I’m going to take it one dance step at a time,' the curly-haired star said in his VT before moments before he was introduced to his partner.
Christian singer Daniel O'Donnell was paired with Kristina Rihanoff, amid claims she asked to be partnered with him to end the dreaded Strictly 'curse'.
TV chef Ainsley Harriott will dance with Natalie Lowe, who he described as 'absolutely brilliant'.
Glad he came! The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness was teamed with Russian-Kazakhstani professional dancer Aliona Vilani, though looked slightly nervous at the thought
Olympic sprinter Iwan Thomas will strut his stuff with Ola Jordan, and seemed overwhelmed by the news as he lifted the petite blonde into the air and swung her around his back.
Journalist Jeremy Vine was teamed with Karen Hauer.
'So pleased. You’re amazing. Thank you so much,' he gushed.
‘I’ve seen her moves. She’s not the best in the UK, she’s the best in the world.’
Long way from Walford! EastEnders star Kellie Bright was coupled with Kevin Clifton, with each giving a delighted cheer at the reveal
Feisty Loose Women star Jamelia will dance alongside Irish dancer Tristan MacManus, and appeared delighted after making it abundantly clear to Claudia that she knew exactly who she did, and did not, want to be teamed with.
Call The Midwife star Helen George - who is a huge fan of judge Darcy Bussell - will put her best foot forward with Aljaz Skorjanec,
'I'm so surprised. I thought I was getting Anton,' she quipped following the announcement.
Happy chappy: Anthony Ogogo seened only more than happy to hear that he would be dancing with series newcomer Otlile Mabuse
Winning team? BBC proms presenter Katie Derham will dance with Strictly original Anton du Beke, who complimented the star's moves during previous rehearsal
Dressed to impress: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman made a glamorous return in floor-length gowns
Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher will learn dancing steps from show favourite Brendan Cole, while boxer Anthony Ogogo was teamed with series newcomer Otlile Mabuse.
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood was matched with Pasha Kovalev, who won last year's show with partner Caroline Flack.
Anita Rani looked to get a little hot under the collar when she found out she would be capering with hunky - and extremely confident - newcomer Gleb Savchenko.
EastEnders star Kellie Bright was coupled with Kevin Clifton, with each giving a delighted cheer at the reveal, while BBC proms presenter Katie Derham will dance with Strictly original Anton du Beke.
Overjoyed: ‘I’ve seen her moves. She’s not the best in the UK, she’s the best in the world,' Jeremy Vine said of his pairing with Karen Hauer
Heating up: Anita Rani looked to get a little hot under the collar when she found out she would be capering with hunky - and extremely confident - newcomer Gleb Savchenko
Careful! Olympic sprinter Iwan Thomas will strut his stuff with Ola Jordan, and seemed overwhelmed by the news as he lifted the petite blonde into the air swung her around his back
Saturday night's debut opened with the professional dancers performing a show-stopping routine to Jennifer Lopez's Let's Get Loud combined with Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk.
The dance also saw judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood and Darcy get involved, before they received formal introductions from glamorously-clad co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman just moments after.
After announcing twelve pairings from this year's show, the dance competition's reigning champion Caroline Flack hit the dance floor to perform her winning routine, before offering her successors some words of advice.
But perhaps the most memorable dance of the evening was that carried out by this year's contestants and their professional partners as they delivered a routine to Jess Glynne's Hold My Hand.
She's back! The dance competition's reigning champion Caroline Flack hit the dance floor to perform her winning routine, before offering her successors some words of advice
Big opener: Saturday night's show opened with the show's professional dancers performing a show-stopping routine to Jennifer Lopez's Let's Get Loud combined with Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk
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