Let’s be honest, the anticipation is half the fun. It’s the time we spend speculating about who’s going to be the shocking first elimination and who’s going to be the surprise “journey” contestant. Plus, it gives us time to secretly judge the outfits in the promo photos. No, just me? Okay, fine.
This pre-season period is also crucial for the contestants. They’re locked in intense rehearsals right now, learning their first dance, and probably wondering what they’ve signed up for. Imagine being a TV presenter and suddenly having to learn a samba while smiling like a maniac. It's brilliant.
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Let’s break it down so there’s zero confusion. The launch show is a standalone, sparkly spectacle. It’s all introductions, a group dance that’s always a bit chaotic, and the first pairing-up moment. That’s the episode where everyone cries, and so do we.
Then, the following week, the live shows begin. That’s when the actual competition starts, with couples getting scores, the public vote opening, and Craig Revel Horwood being his delightfully blunt self. So no, not this weekend, but very soon.
