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See pictures from behind the scenes at Strictly

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It's glitzy, it's glamorous and it's back on TV!

Fifteen celebrities took to the dance floor, hoping to impress the judges with their moves.

They'll be battling it out in an effort to win the glitterball trophy and become a Strictly champion.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the weekend's back stage action...

Georgia and Giovanni
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Coronation Street's Georgia May Foote and Giovanni bringing the glam backstage.

Claudia WinklemanImage source, AP
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Strictly presenter Claudia is just having too much fun!

Carol and Pasha
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Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood gets a hug from dance partner Pasha - current holder of the glitterball trophy.

Kirsty Gallacher
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TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher's getting ready to shimmer on the dance floor with lots of tiny rhinestones.

Pasha and Anton in make up
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The boys waiting for their sequins and spray tans.

Anton, Jeremy and Katie
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Jeremy says relax - radio star Jeremy Vine gives Anton a little on set massage.

Russian Gleb and Italian dancer Giovanni
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Russian dancer Gleb and Italian dancer Giovanni pull their best serious faces.

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Why so confused? Gleb gives Kirsty a puzzled look.

Strictly backstage
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Kevin and new dancer Oti show off their best moves - save it for the dance floor guys!

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Professional dancer Janette gets pampered by two hairdressers before she hits the floor.

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Actress Kellie Bright beaming backstage with dance partner Kevin.

Anita Rani and Gleb
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Anita Rani and Gleb keeeeeep dancing!