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.

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

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

And comedian Chris, who is the show's first-ever blind contestant, was a stand-out star of the night as he performed an impressive Cha Cha to The Beatles' classic Twist and Shout with his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers spot 'controversial' audience member as Zara McDermott returns

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Strictly Come Dancing fans are convinced they have 'worked out' who will will win the show after the first episode

The former footballer Paul took to the floor alongside Karen with their American smooth to none other than Vindaloo

Shirley Ballas was in tears as she praised Strictly Come Dancing star and comedian Chris McCausland for his 'unbelievable' cha cha with professional partner Dianne Buswell

Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens for the first live show of the series - but viewers were quick to point out a complaint

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly has spoken out ahead of the first live show of the series, after Paul Merson was reportedly left furious over his song choice

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were quick to make a complaint about the 2024 series as the first live show of the competition kicked off on Saturday evening