Strictly Come Dancing fans were left divided as Shayne Ward debuted a new look on the BBC competition alongside his professional partner Nancy Xu For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here We have more newsletters For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here We have more newsletters Strictly Come Dancing's grand launch has seen the 15 celebrities hit the dance floor for their debut performances, but it was Shayne Ward's appearance that had the audience talking. The ex-Corrie actor showcased a new look, swapping his short hair for longer, curly locks. Shayne's new tight ringlets received mixed reactions as he sashayed onto the dance floor with his pro partner Nancy to perform a Samba.

One viewer expressed opinions on Twitter, commenting: "I'm finding Shayne's hair distracting and disturbing #Strictly", another posted: "I keep forgetting who Shayne Ward is. I blame the longer hair. #SCD #Strictly.

" A third person wrote: "The biggest revelation of #Strictly is that Shayne Ward has hair." Another added humorously: "I look at Shayne ward with his curly hair and just see Leo Sayer. #Strictly", reports the Mirror .

Strictly has once more begun its glittering journey for 2024 following an exhilarating initial show. Week one sees the celebs join forces with their professional partners for their preliminary chance to earn points on the leaderboard with their routines. While the judges will share their critiques and the celebs will receive scores, the f.