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Strictly host Tess Daly steals the show in a sparkling silver dress as the contestants get into costume for the series launch

TESS  Daly stole the show in a sparkling silver dress as she reunited with Claudia Winkleman for the Strictly Come Dancing launch event.

The telly presenters wowed the crowd as they gathered the contestants and professionals at the bash tonight.

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Tess Daly stole the show in silver at the Strictly launchCredit: Rex Features

Tess, 49, chose a stunning frock for the series launch as she re-teamed with Claudia to mark the start of Strictly season.

The hosts kicked off the event at the BBC's Old Broadcasting House in London as the new contestants got into their costumes for the first time.

There were sequins and feathers flying as stars including Vick Hope, Stacey Dooley, Lauren Steadman and Kate Silverton strutted down the stage.

Katie Piper wowed in a pink creation and Faye Tozer looked striking in yellow as she danced in with Charles Venn.

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Tess reteamed with co-host ClaudiaCredit: Rex Features
They looked thrilled to be together againCredit: Rex Features
The pair both looked stunning at the bashCredit: PA
Katie Piper wore pink to hit the stage with Joe SuggCredit: Rex Features
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Katie could not stop smilingCredit: Rex Features
Susannah hit the stage with LeeCredit: Rex Features
Susannah and Sean did a little dance together on the stageCredit: Rex Features
Dr Ranj was teamed up with Ashley RobertsCredit: Rex Features
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Ashley looked stunning in blueCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Kate Silverton and Sean Walsh ran down the stage togetherCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Lauren Steadman danced in with Danny John JulesCredit: Rex Features
She struck a pose with the Red Dwarf starCredit: Rex Features
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Faye Tozer turned heads in a yellow dressCredit: Rex Features
She danced in with actor Charles VennCredit: Rex Features
Vick went wild on stageCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The radio star showed she has already got some movesCredit: PA
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The new line-up got together for the launch tonightCredit: PA
The judges are back for a second year with Shirley Ballas as head judgeCredit: PA
The former ballerina looked stunning in pinkCredit: Rex Features
She posed for a picture with ShirleyCredit: Rex Features
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The professional dancers hit the stage tooCredit: PA
Karen Clifton wowed in a bra and skirtCredit: PA
Karen ended up dancing with her soon-to-be-ex husband Kevin CliftonCredit: Rex Features

The other contestants showing off their moves on the stage included Joe Sugg, Danny John Jules, Sean Walsh.

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Ranj Singh hit the stage with Ashley Roberts, and Lee Ryan escorted Susannah Constantine.

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The judges were also there, reteaming Craig Revel-Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli.

The former ballerina looked fabulous in a long, pink gown while head judge Shirley wowed in a white glittery cape.

The professional dancers also hit the stage tonight, with Karen Clifton reteaming with her soon-to-be-ex husband Kevin to twirl about onstage.

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