It's one of the most-anticipated dates in the calendar for fans of BBC Strictly Come Dancing - the day when the official line-up for the new series begins to drop. Now, after weeks of scandal surrounding the much-loved series, it's finally been confirmed that the first celebrities will be announced on Monday, August 5. While the BBC has not announced anything, ITV This Morning took to it's official Instagram account on Sunday to post what's coming up on the Monday's show.
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