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See the first fabulous snaps of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing couples

With training well under way, hopeful pairs found time for a quick pose in all their glittering garb.

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The first photos of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing couples have been released just days before the celebrities and their professional partners hit the dance floor for the first time.

After barely a week of training since the partners were announced during the BBC One contest’s live launch show, the couples are already trying on their glittering gowns and practising their poses before taking to the stage.

First in line is singer Alexandra Burke with partner Gorka Marquez.

Alexandra Burke, Gorka Marquez.
Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Debbie McGee, Giovanni Pernice
Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Aston Merrygold, Janette Manrara .
Aston Merrygold and Janette Manrara (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Joe McFadden, Katya Jones.
Joe McFadden and Katya Jones (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Simon Rimmer, Karen Clifton.
Simon Rimmer and Karen Clifton (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Ruth Langsford and Anton Du Beke (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Charlotte Hawkins, Brendan Cole.
Charlotte Hawkins and Brendan Cole (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Rev Richard Coles, Dianne Buswell.
Rev Richard Coles and Dianne Buswell (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Nadiya Bychkova, Davood Ghadami.
Nadiya Bychkova and Davood Ghadami (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Mollie King, AJ Pritchard.
Mollie King and AJ Pritchard (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Gemma Atkinson, Aljaz Skorjanec.
Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Chizzy Akudolu, Pasha Kovalev.
Chizzy Akudolu and Pasha Kovalev (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Amy Dowden, Brian Conley.
Amy Dowden and Brian Conley (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
Oti Mabuse, Jonnie Peacock.
Oti Mabuse and Jonnie Peacock (BBC/Ray Burmiston/PA)
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