Strictly Come Dancing star's four-word warning to pros BBC Strictly Come Dancing will begin announcing the first celebrity contestants for the 2024 series on Monday, August 5 after a whirlwind of controversy recently engulfed the dance show. Despite the BBC keeping quiet, ITV's This Morning spilled the beans on their official Instagram account on Sunday, hinting at what's in store for viewers on Monday's show. Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle will be hosting the ITV programme, where they'll feature chef John Torode's take on a summer favourite, Nadine Baggott's top picks for supermarket beauty essentials, and also the big Strictly news.

The post added: "And get ready as we exclusively reveal TWO celebrities joining Strictly!" reports WalesOnline . This Morning will reveal two celebrities appearing on this year's Strictly Come Dancing (Image: INSTAGRAM/THISMORNING) READ MORE Antiques Roadshow guest holds back tears after value of sentimental item 22 Kids and Counting star hits ‘rock bottom’ as family takes action While fans are yet to receive any official word, whispers suggest the line-up may include DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and ex-rugby ace Danny Cipriani. Whether any stars will be unveiled before This Morning kicks off at 10am, or if the ITV show will have the honour of announcing the first duo, remains a mystery.

This news follows a spate of grievances from past participants, including actress Amanda Abbington who levelled accusations of b.