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‘Strictly Come Dancing' And ‘X Factor' WILL Go Head-To-Head In Ratings War - Which Show Will You Be Watching? (POLL)

'Strictly' Vs. 'X Factor' - Which One Will You Be Watching?
Rachel McGrath
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‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will clash with ‘X Factor’ when it returns to TV screens in September, it has been revealed.

BBC bosses confirmed that the show will be back on Sunday 7 September at 8pm, meaning it will go head-to-head with ITV’s ‘X Factor’.

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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will front this year's 'Strictly'

‘X Factor’ returns two weeks ahead of the dance show, with the first show on 30 August, followed by another on the following night.

A number of stars have been confirmed for this year’s ‘Strictly’, including Pixie Lott and Frankie Sandford.

Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills will also be getting his dance shoes on, along with Judy Murray, Thom Evans, Jake Wood and TV presenter Steve Backshall.

This year's 'Strictly' will be the first series without Bruce Forsyth, who announced his retirement from the show earlier this year. He's been replace by Claudia Winkleman.

On Thursday morning, Caroline Flack was confirmed for the show, after the new ‘Xtra Factor’ presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford accidentally revealed the news on Twitter.

The official ‘X Factor’ 2014 launch took place on Wednesday night, where the judges gave their thoughts on Tulisa’s upcoming return to the show.

'Strictly Come Dancing' 2014: Rumoured Contestants
(01 of16)
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Sharon Osbourne's son Jack has revealed that he reckons his mum would be fab on the show. "Mum’s a great dancer. She trained at the same place a lot of professional dancers on the shows studied," he told The Sun. "She’s got close to doing 'Strictly' before but has been too busy." (credit:PA)
(02 of16)
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Mark Wright has already revealed that he "has some interest" in getting his dancing shoes on for the show... (credit:Getty Images)
(03 of16)
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... But fianceé Michelle Keegan won't be joining him. "Michelle is a fan of 'Strictly Come Dancing' however there are no plans for her to join the show, she will be concentrating on her acting career in 2014," a spokesperson told MailOnline. (credit:PA)
(04 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Alison Hammond (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
(05 of16)
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Reports suggest Caroline Flack could get revenge on ITV - who ditched her from the 'Xtra Factor' line-up - by signing up for the BBC's rival show. (credit:Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP /Invision/AP)
(06 of16)
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'Masterchef' judge Gregg apparently thinks going on 'Strictly' will make him more popular with TV viewers. According to reports, he's even been having some his tattoos removed so he looks better in the sparkly costumes too... (credit:Stuart Wilson via Getty Images)
(07 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Judy Murray. (credit:PA)
(08 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Thom Evans (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
(09 of16)
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Helen Flanagan's no stranger to reality TV, but at least a stint on 'Strictly' won't require her to chow down on any jungle creepy-crawlies. The actress has previously spoken about her desire to appear on the show, saying: “I’d like to learn a new skill, so 'Strictly Come Dancing' would be good." (credit:PA)
(10 of16)
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Radio 1 DJ Greg James could inspire more youngsters to tune into the show. (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
(11 of16)
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James 'Arg' Argent is yet another 'TOWIE' star who wants to get his dancing shoes on. Arg hasn't signed on the dotted line yet, but does reckon "he's in their [the boss's] thoughts". If you say so, James... (credit:PA)
(12 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Frankie Sandford (credit:Neil P. Mockford via Getty Images)
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Judge Darcey Bussell has revealed that Sir Chris Hoy is top of the Beeb's hit list for people to sign up. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Mary Berry's lack of dancing skills mean she won't be waltzing across our TV screens any time soon. "My legs are not coordinated,” she confessed on the BBC Breakfast sofa. “I would be terrified, it would be the last thing in the world." (credit:Getty Images)
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According to The Sun, Jake Wood could be swapping Walford for the waltz. (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
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CONFIRMED: Simon Webbe (credit:Jon Furniss Photography/Invision/AP)

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