The first week of the BBC dance show got underway this evening (September 21) following the launch show of the 20th-anniversary series last weekend. Fans could not wait to see celebs and professional partners such as Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell, and Wynne Evans and Katya Jones. (function (d, s, n) { var js, fjs = d.
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Fans were treated to Nick Knowles getting a birthday cake to the face almost immediately, but arguably the biggest star of the show was C.