Strictly Come Dancing fans spot ‘pretty unbeatable winners’ as pairings are revealed on launch show
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans already think they know who is going to win the 2024 series – and it’s only just kicked off.
Viewers at home were delighted to finally find out which pro dancers each of the the 2024 celebrities have been paired with.
Many have praised the chemistry between Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał – with some even salaciously joking that they will be hit with the Strictly ‘curse’ this year.
Fans were also excited to see Chris McCausland preparing to take to the floor with Dianne Buswell.
But there was one couple in particular that audience members think are going to walk away with the Glitterball.
Amy Dowden made a dramatic comeback to the Strictly dance floor for the first time in a year after a battle with cancer took her out of the competition.
Show bosses revealed that she has been paired up with JLS band member JB Gill.
This is the duo fans are convinced will waltz their way to success this year.
People watching the show at home took to X to share their opinions, with one gushing: “Dream team. JB Gill and Amy Dowden together will be fantastic.
“I’m backing JB all the way & it’d be incredible to see Amy finally win. JB & Amy winning would truly be one of the greatest moments in Strictly. Great stuff.”
Another viewer speculated: “I think JB and Amy have a very good chance of winning this series of Strictly, if they are in the top 4 or 5 couples in terms of dancing ability.
“Due to Amy’s inspirational return they already have the narrative and momentum to win.”
A third exclaimed: “JB & Amy for the win!!!!”
Amy was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May last year.
During that time, she underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment, and nearly died from sepsis.
Thankfully, she was given the all clear earlier this year.
She took to Instagram with an emotional statement, telling followers: “Tonight I return to @bbcstrictly doing what I love most DANCING with these talented souls.
“A big thank you to the entire strictly family on and off the dance floor for all your support through everything and to @jasongilkison for choreographing this beautiful number for my return!
“So grateful to everyone and excited for the months ahead.”
Strictly Come Dancing 2024: The cast
Who is confirmed to take part in the upcoming series of Strictly?
Jamie Borthwick – The EastEnders star was the first upcoming competitor to be revealed to be on the show by The Sun. He previously won the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing in 2023. The actor was given a perfect score of 40 by the judges after dancing the Quickstep with Nancy Xu.
Nick Knowles – The TV presenter is understood to have signed up to the show after months of talks with bosses. He previously teamed up with some of the dance show’s pros, including Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk for DIY SOS.
Pete Wicks – The former Towie personality is is the best friend of former competitor Zara McDermott’s boyfriend Sam Thompson. It’s his first break into Primetime television after he appeared on shows such as Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and The Real Full Monty – where he stripped naked for charity.
Paul Merson – The Sky pundit and former Arsenal legend is set to swap the sports studio for the BBC dancefloor. He previously overcome drink, drug and gambling addictions.
Chris McCausland – In a first for the show, Strictly has signed up the blind comedian. The 46-year-old CBeebies actor lost his sight aged 22 due to a hereditary condition. This was after the hit competition featured deaf EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021.
Tom Dean – A day after The Sun revealed the 24-year-old would take to the dancefloor, the Olympian made his own announcement. He was part of the British relay team which won Gold at the 4x200m men’s freestyle event. After accepting his medal, he will hotfoot it back to the UK for rehearsals.
Tasha Ghouri – The former reality TV star shot to fame on Love Island in 2022, but she has years of dance experience. She has a First Class Honours degree in Dance Performance, appeared in various music videos and took part in one of Europe’s biggest dance competitions, Move It.