Strictly stars Helen Skelton, Kym Marsh and Fleur East reveal sequin dresses and fake tans in first look

STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Helen Skelton, Kym Marsh, Fleur East and their fellow competitors have been pictured first time in their glamorous dance costumes.

The pre-recorded launch show, which was originally set to air on September 17, has been postponed until Friday September 23, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

And the stars looked raring to go in a stunning group shot as they prepare to battle it out for the coveted Glitterball trophy.

Helen, Kym, Fleur and Ellie Taylor dazzled in front of the camera while wearing colourful patterned mini dresses with tassel details.

Ellie Simmonds put on a glamorous display in a blue cocktail dress, while Jayde Adams looked stylish in a sheer pink top and white trousers with matching suspenders. 

Kaye Adams and Molly Rainford looked elegant in satin blue gowns which featured a daring thigh-high split while beaming for the snaps.

Meanwhile Tyler West, Hamza Yassin, Will Mellor, Matt Goss and Tony Adams all looked dapper in bold, colourful suits. 

Richie Anderson and James Bye dressed to impress in sheer pink and purple dance costumes while posing for their promo shots.  

Bosses have now confirmed the pre-recorded opener will be released just one day before the first live show on Saturday, September 24.

The United Kingdom was placed in a period of mourning on September 8 after Buckingham Palace announced the Queen's passing.

Much of BBC's current schedule is filled with rolling coverage of events leading to her funeral on Monday, September 19.

The Strictly launch show will see this year's celebrity contestants discover their professional partners for the first time.

The couples have been in training ahead of their debut performance, which will be a single day after the launch, in its planned slot on September 24.