Tess Daly has revealed one celebrity set to appear on Strictly is "not to be missed", despite the bookies having named them as favourite for the boot first.

As Strictly Come Dancing celebrates its 20th anniversary, we take a look back at the huge risk the BBC took to bring the show to TV screens when it was launched

Three times Olympic gold medallist Tom Dean got a bit carried away ahead of his debut on Strictly Come Dancing, leading to a ticking off from show bosses

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tom Dean was supported by his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova at a different contest this week ahead of their debut routine on the BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing contestant and Olympian Sam Quek went through a tough personal time with husband Tom Mairs which delayed them making a huge announcement to the world

Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones, who won the show back in 2017 with Joe McFadden, said the show is about the viewers' enjoyment and not the pro's winning the Glitterball trophy

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has barely aged a day since she first burst onto our screens, but an unearthed photo shows the presenter looking very different

Liverpool comic Chris McCausland is married to a woman from South America and the different climates the pair grew up in causes a certain amount of bickering in their home

The professional dancer bravely opened up about her battle during her younger years

Hockey star turned broadcaster Sam Quek might be 'daunted' about appearing on Strictly Come Dancing but she is getting on famously with one of her fellow contestants

Tess Daly was joined her glamorous daughter Phoebe leaving the first Strictly live show on Saturday night after taking on her presenting duties.