Strictly Come Dancing is back with a bang as this year’s crop of famous faces take to the dancefloor for their very first dances with their professional dance partners

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Tess and Claudia kicked off the show(Image: BBC)

Saturday night plans never been better as Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens, with this series being firmly underway as this year’s crop of celebrities take to the dancefloor for their very first dances.

Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly left no stones unturned in the style department as they opened Saturday night’s show. Claudia wowed in a pair of black smart trousers and a white silk look shirt.

She also wore a matching black tie and white court shoes. She went for her usual heavy black eyeliner and sleek black hair.

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Claudia and Tess wowed fans

Meanwhile, Tess donned a stunning black mini dress along with a turquoise ruffle detail. She paired her look with simple hoop earrings and full glam makeup.

She finished off her look by styling her iconic blonde locks in loose waves and wearing a pair of black stilettos.

BBC One viewers couldn’t get enough of Claudia and Tess’ ensembles as they took to X to share their opinions of the outfits. One fan gushed: “So excited! looking beautiful tess.”

Another social media user penned: “Outfit is gorgeous,” while a third added: “Beautiful dress Tess you look amazing x.”

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Claudia went for her classic look(Image: BBC)

During last week’s pre-record launch show, Tess, 56, was the talk of the town as she showed off a jaw-dropping outfit. She stunned in a fuchsia pink dress with a long neck, which perfectly showed off her incredible body.

Viewers flocked to X to share their reactions on her bold outfit choice as some deemed it to be too bright for television. One person said: “”I love Tess’ dress but that colour is way too vibrant for TV.”

Another echoed: “Claudia in her usual black but Tess looks incredible in that dress.” Someone else added: “Tess neverrrrrr gets it wrong. Her dress is incredible if not a bit too bright.”

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Tess wowed in blue(Image: tessdaly/Instagram)

While the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing was already rocked by several scandals before it even began, one thing that has remained steady on the BBC show is the unbreakable bond between hosts Tess and Claudia.

This year, as the BBC One dance show celebrates its 21st anniversary, the duo will be marking their 11th year as co-hosts. And their on-screen chemistry is as strong as ever. “Tess has such a strong bond with Claudia,” a source exclusively told OK!.

“They’re great friends and both very career-driven, but they also have great chemistry on the telly. And they’ve got each other’s back – always.”

The duo’s rapport on camera is helped by the fact that they’re close pals off-screen. Tess has described Claudia as her “sister” and has often spoken about how much she enjoys hosting with her.

“It always felt natural and right,” the mum-of-two has said. “When you genuinely get on with someone, it is a joy to stand next to them because it doesn’t feel like work. It feels like an extension of your friendship.”