All glitz and glamour at Strictly Come Dancing launch night

The celebrity women put on a razzle dazzle display

Strictly 2016 launch night

by Cate Sutherland |
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The ladies stole the show last night as Strictly Come Dancing rolled out the red carpet for their annual launch.

The male judges looked dashing in their tuxedos - even politician Ed Balls played the part in satin-trimmed navy. But it was the celebrity women who dazzled the crowd with inimitable Strictly-style colour, beading and sequins.

Irish beauty Laura Whitmore led the procession in a VERY short, backless, Charleston dress that matched her wavy blonde locks.

Strictly 2016 launch night

Not to be outdone by the TV presenter, model Daisy Lowe went bra-less in a sheer red blouse with sequined suspender straps over her nipples and a fishnet-patterned skirt.

Strictly 2016 launch night

Ed Balls lapped up the lingering attention, giving both ladies a twirl before enjoying his own fleeting moment in the spotlight.

Will Young broke with tuxedo tradition and rocked a grey double-breasted grey suit with brogue dancing shoes. The 37-old-old gent escorted fellow pop idol Louise Redknapp and BBC newsreader Naga Munchetty past the eagar crowds.

Strictly 2016 launch night

The former WAG wore a pink halter neck with dotted sequins and fringe detailing at the bottom. Naga also wore a flatter-style dress with a keyhole that exposed a touch of toned midriff.

EastEnders actress Tameka Empson, 39,wore a multi-coloured mini with her fair share of sequins and fringing.

Strictly 2016 launch night

She was escorted by fellow soap star Danny Mac who looked more impressive than the professionals in a deep V that exposed his fit torso.

Strictly 2016 launch night

Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman walked the red carpet for the first time in comparatively subtle but sophisticated navy and hot pink frocks that hugged their amazing figures.

Strictly 2016 launch night

American singer Anastacia and TV presented Ore Oduba gave the crowd some shake and rattle and roll and made loads of hilarious poses for the paparazzi.

Strictly 2016 launch night

Long jumper Greg Rutherford appeared to enjoy the glitz and glamour of the night more than the Olympics in a sheer blue shirt that showed off his sexy arms and rib cage tattoo.

Strictly 2016 launch night

Len Goodman walked the Strictly runway for the last time along with felolw judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Toniolo and Darcey Bussell, who looked like a Disney Princess in a full-length peach gown.

Strictly 2016 launch night

The 15 contestants won’t find out who they’re partnered with until the weekend. We can’t wait for opening night!

Strictly Come Dancing airs at 6.50pm this Saturday on BBC One.

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