After last year's sensational final between Matt Baker and Kara Tointon, as well as the many show-stopping performances throughout the series from Pamela Stephenson, Gavin Henson, Felicity Kendal, Patsy Kensit and Scott Maslen and some unforgettable routines from the professional dancers - and Anne Widdecombe - can Strictly Come Dancing really get any better?

Of course it can! Welcome to Series 9 - 14 new celebrities, 12 weeks of sizzlingly hot routines and, after hours of training, strained muscles, sprained ankles, and lots of sweat and tears, only one couple can raise the Strictly Come Dancing Trophy.

In your official Strictly Come Dancing Annual find exclusive interviews, backstage gossip, the low-down on the dances, costumes, make-up, music and set, as well as games and quizzes to test your Strictly knowledge and much more.


The new celebrities for Series 9 are Alex Jones, Anita Dobson, Audley Harrison, Chelsee Healey, Dan Lobb, Edwina Currie, Harry Judd, Holly Valance, Jason Donovan, Lulu, Nancy Dell'Olio, Robbie Savage, Rory Bremner and Russell Grant.