Dazzling dresses, a sprinkling of sequins and a sense of anticipation in the air can mean only one thing: a new series of Strictly Come Dancing is almost upon us, and the show’s professional dancers are revelling in being reunited for another year of fun.
“It’s my favourite time of year,” Dianne Buswell tells HELLO! as she, Jowita Przystal, Nancy Xu and Luba Mushtuk take a break from rehearsals to join us for an exclusive photoshoot celebrating the beginning of Strictly season.
“I count down the days until we start our rehearsals because it’s so much fun. This is my seventh year on the show and I can honestly say I get more excited each time,” adds the Australian dancer, 34, just as Jowita enters the room to show Dianne the beautiful white minidress she’s trying on for today’s shoot.
“I feel like Marilyn Monroe,” exclaims the Polish star, who turns 29 this