Even attending Dolly Parton's concert at the O2 last night could not have prepared us for the sparkle explosion that was the Strictly Come Dancing launch.
Lulu, Alesha and Nancy DAZZLE at the Strictly launch. Photo: Getty
Holly Valance, Lulu, Jason Donovan et al shimmied their way down the red carpet wearing their new Strictly finery.
There was fringing! and sequins! and a ridiculous amount of flesh! and we have pictures!
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