As has been tradition over the past few years, the launch show will see the celebrity dancers paired up with their professional partners in a pre-recorded edition hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will return as hosts
The celebrities and professionals will also take to the dancefloor together for the very first time for an eye-catching group performance.
The couples will then have around three weeks to train before the competition kicks off properly later in the month.
The launch show will also see musical performances from Jess Glynne and Gregory Porter.
Reigning champions Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev will also return to the ‘Strictly’ ballroom for one final performance of their scintillating semi-final salsa to ‘Maria’ by Ricky Martin.
It will mean Caroline will be on both BBC One and ITV in the same evening, as the new series of ‘The X Factor’, which she is co-hosting with Olly Murs, kicks off its new series on 29 August.
The BBC are yet to confirm at what time ‘Strictly’ will air on 5 September, in a move presumably to stop it clashing with ‘The X Factor’.
Just weeks after Michelle revealed that she'd love a stint on 'Strictly', the Beeb were in touch, reportedly offering her a spot on the upcoming series. (credit:Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)
Jamelia(02 of10)
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Despite reports claiming that Jamelia was planning a stint in the 'I'm A Celebrity' jungle, the 'Loose Women' panelist looks more likely to get her dancing shoes on, and remain in the UK. (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
Dermot O'Leary(03 of10)
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In late July, fans who thought Dermot might be getting ready to don a sequin vest were being offered odds of 6/4. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
Alan Titchmarsh(04 of10)
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Alan's previously admitted that 'Strictly' is "the only reality TV show I'd consider", and with his ITV chat show coming to an end, there's never been a better time for him to sign up. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Hetti Bywater (05 of10)
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Could former 'EastEnders' star Hetti be returning to BBC1? (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
Jamie and Louise Redknapp (06 of10)
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Jamie and Louise Redknapp are both believed to be in advanced talks with BBC bosses. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Natalie Anderson(07 of10)
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After leaving 'Emmerdale', Natalie has revealed that she's keen to try something new, stating that the show would work well with her busy life as a mum. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Richard Madeley(08 of10)
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Richard is another bookies' favourite. (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
Antony Cotton(09 of10)
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'Strictly' bosses have no shortage of willing soapstars this year, but sadly, while Antony did once want to nab a spot on the show, his new 'Corrie' contract makes things difficult. (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Sarah-Jane Crawford(10 of10)
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The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter will be following in Caroline Flack's footsteps if she hotfoots it to the BBC - and it didn't exactly do Flacko any harm. (credit:Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)