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The internet reacts to our Strictly class of 2017
Grimmy kicked things off, announcing Mollie King on his Breakfast radio show!
π @MollieKing is All Fired Up for @bbcstrictly π Listen to the moment we found out this year's first contestant π http://bbc.in/2vdUq2l
When you hear Mollie King has been announced for #Strictly ...I think Iβll have to watch now! πππππ»π #SCD
OMG, it's happening
If what I read is true, that @MollieKing has signed up for @bbcstrictly then I'll definitely be watching!
You know it's going to be a good week when #Strictly announce their first celebrity @MollieKing!!
The fact @MollieKing is doing strictly though ππ
Social media had a collective hot flush with the announcement of EastEnders Davood Ghadami
Googling the new Strictly line up and HELLO Davood Ghadami...
@DavoodGhadami think I will have to start watching strictly now π
Over the moon that Davood Ghadami (EastEnders's Kush) - is joining @bbcstrictly! Superior actor, & ideal for it! Certain he'll be fantastic!
He's got those moves like Jagger! π Very best of luck to the very talented @DavoodGhadami in this year's #Strictly!πΊπ
Am loving the Strictly line up so far. Cmonn @MollieKing & @DavoodGhadami #SCD
This makes me so happy!! Cant wait π
Which one of the This Morning team surprised viewers live on air as the next contestant? The one and only Ruth Langsford!
Ruth Langsford - Oprah GIF Tweet
Fantastic, I will be watching, and voting for the lovely Ruth.
Love strictly. Good luck Ruth keeeep dancing ππ»πΊxx
She's swapping the sofa for the salsa, @RuthieeL is the third celeb to join @bbcstrictly 2017! Good luck Ruth!πβ¨
Ruth Langsford on Strictly Come Dancing is my mum's version of a Demi Lovato tour announcement
Great news @RuthieeL you'll be great!! π xx
So looking forward to Strictly now because @RuthieeL is going on it ππ
She's been on Hollyoaks, Holby City and Emmerdale but what did everyone thing about Gemma Atkinson heading for Strictly 2017?
All these lovely ladies on @bbcstrictly @RuthieeL @MissGAtkinson @MollieKing #ladylineup πππ
Wow! Can't wait to see @MissGAtkinson on @bbcstrictly! Good luck Gemma!
MissGAtkinson Can't wait to see you in Strictly ...
I don't even know all the celebs signed up for this yesrs strictly yet but I am definitely team @MissGAtkinson πππ
@MissGAtkinson IS STRICTLY! Best news I've had all week!!!!
It was a joyous day for Richard Coles when he was revealed. Will he be Lord of the Dance?
Communards Dancing GIF
Holy Communards Batman! Richard Coles on Strictly - bring on the sequins! Huzzah! @RevRichardColes #Strictly
Very grateful for your thoughtful words of encouragement 12 months ago.. Now it's over to you @RevRichardColes best of luck! You'll love it!
Life has just got a bit more random. Pray for us.
@RevRichardColes is exactly what our Saturday nights need, he's going to be great. Bring on the religious puns...πΊπ»βοΈ
Somebody call a doctor...we did! Holby City's Joe McFadden was our sixth Strictly 2017 celeb.
So excited!!
MOLLIE KING, RUTH LANGSFORD, GEMMA ATKINSON AND NOW JOE MCFADDEN I AM LIVING FOR STRICTLY THIS YEAR
So so sooooo excited to watch @mrjoemcfadden every week in @bbcstrictly ! You will smash it. I'm so jealous of all the glitter! X
Can't wait to see you in action, and sequins!!ππGood Luck Xx
Saturday Evenings are looking a whole lot better!
100% know who I want @mrjoemcfadden's pro partner to be.....**cough cough** @karen_hauer ππΌππ»π€π»#Strictly2017
As the news about Simon Rimmer's announcement simmered, social media definitely didn't!
Simon Rimmer on Strictly! Made my day π @SundayBrunchC4
What's great about Simon Rimmer doing Strictly is he isn't remotely annoying
Me: the strictly lineup is looking a bit rubbish Simon Rimmer: surprise- Me:
https://twitter.com/CMcC196766/status/896760667046367232
Finding out Simon Rimmer is going to be doing Strictly has made my Sunday.
Yup. I'm on board. I love Simon Rimmer. Very pleased.
Is it just us or was "Everybody in Love" with Aston Merrygold joining our line-up?
When you see that Cookie is going to be on Strictly!! @AstonMerrygold β‘
Strictly is going to be awesome this year
Strictly is gonna be so much better this yearπ @AstonMerrygold
Aston Merrygold - Friends GIF Tweet
Loving the fact aston merrygold is on strictly.. Love jls :)
Hoping @AstonMerrygold gets paired with Karen! #Strictly2017
Susan Calman's announcement attracted some excitement from her celeb pals
Those #Strictly moves never leave you. Jeremy teaches our latest celebrity Susan Calman the 'swivel'. π€£@theJeremyVine @SusanCalman
This is going to be brilliant! Go Susan!
Well I am so excited as my beautiful wife @SusanCalman has just been announced as celebrity number 9 on Strictly Come Dancing
Ok now I am really excited for @bbcstrictly I don't think I have been more excited about any contestant. Even @JudyMurray !
I'm DEAD. @SusanCalman will be INCREDIBLE.
Yeeeeesssss! @SusanCalman on @bbcstrictly that is just the best news! My face is like this π