You have options, my friend. First, you could re-watch all of your favourite routines from last year on YouTube. I highly recommend watching the ones that went wrong—they’re just as entertaining as the perfect tens. Embrace the shambles.
Second, you could host a “Pre-Strictly” party. Invite your mates, ask everyone to dress in their most ridiculous sequined outfit, and vote on who you think will win. The winner gets a golden whisk as a trophy. It’s silly, it’s fun, and it builds the hype.
Third, and most importantly, practice your judge’s comments. You need to be ready with a killer “A-may-zing!” or a disapproving “It was a bit flat-footed, darling.” Get the tone right, and you’ll be a pro by the time the show airs.
When does Strictly Come Dancing start?
One Last Thing About the Wait
Look, I know the wait feels like an eternity. It’s like waiting for Christmas morning, but instead of presents, you get a man in a glittery catsuit doing a cha-cha. Which, let’s be honest, is way better anyway. The drama is real.
The good news is that the start date is imminent. The BBC will drop the official date soon, and social media will explode with gifs of Anton du Beke looking smug and Claudia Winkleman’s fringe. It’s basically a national event.
