Strictly Come Dancing 2017: First official pictures of couples revealed

The first official pictures of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing celebrities and their partners have been released.

The 2017 line-up features the likes of X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, The Saturdays’ Mollie King and EastEnders' Davood Ghadami.

In the pictures the celebrities can be seen debuting some dance moves with their partners in full costume.

Debbie McGee showed off her kicks with partner Giovanni Pernice, the Reverend Richard Coles flaunted his skills with new professional Dianne Buswell, and Susan Calman was snapped in hold with her coach Kevin Clifton.

During the Strictly launch show the comedian was overwhelmed by the news that she’d be partnered with Clifton.

Calman burst into tears telling host Tess Daly: “I’ve dreamt about being on the show for years, and I’ve always dreamt about dancing with Kevin. I’m so sorry but I feel like I’ve won the Lottery!”

Read on for the full list of pairings.

Strictly Come Dancing 2017 couples

Aston Merrygold and Janette Manrara

Brian Conley and Amy Dowden

Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova

Joe McFadden and Katya Jones

Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse

Reverend Richard Coles & Dianne Buswell

Simon Rimmer and Karen Clifton

Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez

Charlotte Hawkins and Brendan Cole

Chizzy Akudolu and Pasha Kovalev

Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice

Gemma Atkinson and Aljaž Škorjanec

Mollie King and AJ Pritchard

Ruth Langsford and Anton Du Beke

Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton

In the upcoming episode of the BBC ballroom series the celebrities will take to the floor with their professional partners for the first time after having two weeks to practise their dances.

But the contestants don’t have to fear being booted off the series just yet as they won’t face the public vote for another week.

Their scores on Saturday night will be carried over to next week when one pair will face the chop.

Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday, September 23 at 6.25pm on BBC One.