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Strictly 2021: First look at this year’s professionals – including shaven-headed Neil and sexy new female Jowita Pryztal

STRICTLY’S pro dancers sparkle as they get ready for the show’s return this month.

Four new faces have joined the line-up to partner with celebs.

The Strictly professionals are gearing up for this year's series
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The Strictly professionals are gearing up for this year's seriesCredit: BBC

The 19th series of the BBC show is set to kick off on Saturday, September 18.

Fan favourites making their return this year include Oti Mabuse, Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez and Katya Jones.

They are being joined by newbies Kai Widdrington, from the Irish version of Dancing With The Stars, former Let's Dance Germany professional Nikita Kuzmin, reigning South African Latin champion Cameron Lombard, and The Greatest Dancer winner Jowita Przystal.

The upcoming series will see stars including comedian Robert Webb, Loose Women panellist Judi Love and Olympic champion swimmer Adam Peaty work on their dancing skills.

EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis will be the first ever deaf contestant to appear in the series.

Former Bake Off winner John Whaite will be taking to the dance floor in another first for Strictly, as one half of an all-male pairing.

Glam Jowita Przystal is one of the latest female stars
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Glam Jowita Przystal is one of the latest female starsCredit: BBC
Neil Jones showed off a shaven head as he posed with the other male dancers
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Neil Jones showed off a shaven head as he posed with the other male dancersCredit: BBC
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