Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas surprised viewers when she kissed Motsi Mabuse on the first live show of the 2024 series. The dancer and TV judge, 63, was giving feedback to the Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova on their tango when the unexpected moment occurred.

The competition is well and truly underway as Strictly Come Dancing's new set of couples performed for the first time. The BBC One dance contest officially returned last weekend with a colourful launch show.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convinced that Tasha Ghouri is going to win the BBC competition after spotting a huge clue in the first live show of the series

Strictly Come Dancing fans think a 'catfight' is brewing after slamming Motsi Mabuse's 'rude move'. The judges were back at their judging desk as the BBC One dance contest officially got underway. The hit show aired live for the first time on Saturday night (September 21) as all 15 of the new Strictly couples performed in for the first time following last weekend's pre-recorded launch show that revealed the pairings for the 2024 run.

Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts are buzzing with predictions that Tasha Ghouri is set for victory in the BBC contest after observing a significant clue. The 2024 series has launched with a bang following an electrifying opening episode.

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

Show returns to BBC One for first live show of 2024 - The pressure is on as celebrity contestants prepare to perform live

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 hadn't even kicked off before viewers shared who they thought would win the latest series based on pairings alone, weeks before the live final