Liftoff

And they’ve launched! The Strictly pairings are secret no more but have the right celebs been matched with the best pro-dancers for them? Debbie McGee and the Talking Strictly panel weigh in on all the action from the first Strictly of the season. On the menu for this edition of the UK’s leading unofficial Strictly Come Dancing podcast, we hear how excruciating it can feel when you’re waiting for Tess to announce who your partner will be, and whether it’s fair for Anton to always land a celeb who may need more than a little help on the dancefloor. We’ll also hear from another young Strictly viewer on what piqued their interest as the new set of celebs showed off their moves and tease out early predictions on which couple will be clutching that glitter-ball trophy in a few months’ time. Debbie McGee is our star panellist in the studio, and will be giving us her expert views from now until that Strictly final, under appropriate probing from host Rachel Ward. Our regular Strictly specialists, Jess McAree and Chrissy Amer round out the voices, adding in their unique preferences which tend to be based around Faye from Steps and Ashley from the Pussycat Dolls. Join us every Monday teatime, from now until Christmas. And visit www.telegraph.co.uk/strictly for more.