Strictly hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have welcomed 15 new celebrities to the ballroom
Angie Quinn Screen Time Reporter
19:47, 20 Sep 2025Updated 20:27, 20 Sep 2025
Strictly Come Dancing fans are certain they already know who will win the show as a new series launches.
On Saturday evening (September 20), host Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly welcomed 15 new celebrities into the ballroom.
La Voix, whose non-performer name is Chris Dennis, is the first drag star to compete on the main series after Tayce won last year’s Christmas special with Kai Widdrington.
The 45-year-old has appeared on a number of TV shows over the years, including reaching the semi-finals of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, where she was declared ‘a force to be reckoned with’ by judge Alesha Dixon.
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La Voix has been paired with pro dancer Aljaž Škorjanec, and Strictly fans already think they will lift the glitterball trophy.
Taking to X, one person wrote: “I absolutely adore this pairing “a bit like your fringe” #strictly #StrictlyComeDancing.”
A second stated: “So we all getting La Voix to Blackpool? She’s going to make this whole season watchable. Mother. #Strictly #SCD2025.”
A third chimed in: “La Voix is already my winner! This pairing is really going to bring the fun this year and I can’t wait. ‘That’s the one I didn’t want’.”
La Voix is taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing(Image: BBC)
“I love La Voix so much #strictly”, added another. And: “Right my winner is La Voix already omg what a vibe.”
Meanwhile, Ellie Goldstein also appears to be a clear favourite among Strictly viewers.
The 23-year-old is a trailblazing model, actor and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue.
She has also appeared in a long list of other magazines and featured in huge campaigns for brands such as Gucci Beauty and Adidas.
Strictly Come Dancing pair Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola(Image: BBC)
On Saturday evening, Ellie was paired with pro dancer Vito Coppola, and fans rushed to social media to share their excitement at the pairs future on the show.
On X, one fan exclaimed: “I love Ellie already #Strictly”, while a second shared: “Ellie’s going to be brilliant #strictly.”
“Ellie and Vito….this was the pairing I was hoping for. #Strictly”, added another.
Strictly Come Dancing airs every Saturday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer