Mollie King with Pasha Kovalev(01 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Pasha has plenty of experience in training stellar stars, but in the past two years, he's been paired with less-than-stellar celebs (sorry to Carol Kirkwood and Naga Munchetty).
It's about time he had a decent chance of winning the Glitterball Trophy again, so we're matching him with Mollie King, who is currently second favourite to win. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Aston Merrygold with Chloe Hewitt(02 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Chloe was one of the two professionals who didn't have a partner last year, so it's time for her to come off the subs bench.
Meanwhile, at 5'4" (and a bit) Aston isn't exactly the most statuesque celeb, so he'll need a pro who is also on the petite side. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Ruth Langsford with Gorka Marquez(03 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Look: We were not happy to see Ruth bottom of the list when it came to the bookies' odds, and we were even less impressed when Eamonn Holmes joked about it on 'This Morning'.
So... How can this be improved? What would a smile on our faces? And, more importantly, Ruth's? Gorka. Marquez.
Or as his series 14 partner Tameka Empson nicknamed him, 'Gorka the Corka'. (We're saying nothing) (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Davood Ghadami and Katya Jones(04 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Ed Balls was both a blessing and a curse for Katya in the last series. On the one hard, they were never going to win, but on the other: Ed Balls.
His - how shall we say it? - limited dance skills meant we never really got see Katya's full potential, which is why Davood - who just looks like he could be pretty good, to be honest - would be an ideal match. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Gemma Atkinson with Giovanni Pernice(05 of16)
Open Image ModalJoe McFadden with Nadiya Bychkova(06 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Nadiya is one of the three new female pros joining the show this year and while basic maths can tell you that one of them will be left without a partner, we don't think it will be the two-time Latin and ballroom world champion.
And then there's Joe: A TV star who has already built up a strong fanbase thanks to his roles in 'Holby City' and 'Heartbeat'.
We have absolutely no factual basis for this next point but we think he could be the dark horse of the competition (with the right training, of course). Nadiya, it's over to you. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Simon Rimmer with Janette Manrara(07 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Janette's best year (in terms of how amazing it was to watch, rather than final standing) came when she was paired with dark horse Jake Wood.
Yes, a TV star, lacking in the hair department, who claimed he wouldn't be all that great.
Sound familiar, Simon? (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Chizzy Akudolu and Kevin Clifton(08 of16)
Open Image ModalJonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse(09 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? OTI WAS ROBBED LAST YEAR. Never mind Danny Mac, she deserved to win. Hm? We need to let it go? Never.
Anyway, Oti needs to win. Her competitive side and ambitious nature will need someone seriously great so... Who here is an experienced winner? Perhaps there's... oh, we don't know... a medalist? Maybe a Paralympian who has scooped gold on multiple occasions? It's a match made in 'Strictly' heaven. #JusticeForOti (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Debbie McGee and Brendan Cole(10 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? We're surprised it's taken this long for BBC bosses to sign up Debbie, and now that's she's getting her dancing shoes on she deserves the full, 'Strictly' experience with one of the programme's most well-known and longest-serving names. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Charlotte Hawkins and Neil Jones(11 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Neil - Katya's husband and pro partner - was left on the sidelines last year, so we'd like to see what he's made off in 2017.
This does mean one of the former pros would have to take a backseat, but we'll get to that later.
And while we see Charlotte on 'Good Morning Britain' everyday, being forced to sit in Piers Morgan's shadow doesn't often give her enough time to shine, so why not have them help each other? (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Brian Conley with Karen Clifton(12 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Karen has a history of bringing out the best in celebs who are barely above average to start with. (Exhibit A: Mark Wright who went on to come fourth in series 14 after achieving a middle-of-the-road 24 points in his first ever episode.)
Brian would be one of her biggest challenges yet (sorry Bri, if you're reading this) but we reckon she could make a dancer out of him yet. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Alexandra Burke with Aljaž Skorjanec.(13 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? With her West End experience and 'X Factor' dance training, Alexandra will need someone who is willing to set serious challenges, while having a giggle along the way, ok.com?
Also, Aljaž hasn't tutored a winner since his very first series in 2013 and we think he has what it takes to become the first male pro to triumph twice. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Reverend Richard Coles with Dianne Buswell(14 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? It's not easy picking partners for the new dancers, but we think fiery Dianne - who has experience of working on stage shows including 'Rock Of Ages' - would be a strong choice for this wildcard booking, The Communards musician-turned-man of the cloth Richard. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Susan Calman and AJ Pritchard(15 of16)
Open Image ModalAnton du Beke and Amy Dowden without partners(16 of16)
Open Image ModalWhy? Ok, hear us out on this one. Obviously, Amy is new so it makes perfect sense for her to dip her toe by working as choreographer, taking part in the group dances and appearing on 'It Takes Two'.
Anton is at the other end of his 'Strictly' career and made no secret of this fact he would have loved Len Goodman's judging panel role - which is why we think it's time he was offered a new job on the show, perhaps as a permanent 'It Takes Two' expert or lead choreography role. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)