Strictly Come Dancing fans were left distracted as they tuned in to watch the first live show of the series, with Shayne Ward's new look leaving them divided

Shayne Ward's hair do has caused a stir amongst Strictly fans as the new 15 couples took to the dance-floor for the first time as the BBC competition officially kicked off on Saturday (September 21)

Strictly Come Dancing fans are convinced that Tasha Ghouri is going to be crowned the winner of the 2024 series after spotting a huge clue during the launch show

As the new 15 couples took to the dance-floor for the first time as the BBC competition officially kicked off on Saturday , one celeb is heading for the success claim viewers

Comedian Chris McCausland was a stand-out star of the night with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell

The 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing kicked off on Saturday night - with viewers convinced they have already spotted the winner of the BBC competition

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left asking if they'd seen TOWIE star Pete Wicks give his professional partner Jowita Przystal a kiss on the lips during their first dance

The hit BBC One dance contest officially aired live for the first time on Saturday night

Viewers were unimpressed as the show made a big change during its opening

There was chemistry flying all over the place as the couples took to the dance floor for the first time

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left divided as Shayne Ward debuted a new look on the BBC competition alongside his professional partner Nancy Xu

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Shayne Ward played Aiden Connor on Coronation Street for three years before his character was killed off and his former co-star hinted that he didn’t leave the soap by choice

Strictly Come Dancing fans flooded Twitter on Saturday evening to question whether they had seen a kiss between TOWIE's Pete Wicks and his professional partner Jowita Przystal

People are buzzing after the star's performance

It came as the BBC One dance competition officially got underway with the first couple dances of the series

The actor and singer hit the dancefloor for his first performance with professional dance partner Nancy Xu

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Shayne Ward paid tribute to his fiancée Sophie Austin just hours ahead of his debut routine with his dance partner Nancy Xu on the BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have already noticed something that has been bothering them just minutes after the first live show of the series kicked off on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Shayne Ward played Aiden Connor on Coronation Street for three years before his character was killed off and his former co-star hinted that he didn’t leave the soap by choice