Strictly Come Dancing confirms its professional dancer line-up for the 2019 series

Strictly Come Dancing has revealed its professional dancers line-up for the 2019 series.

The show will return this Autumn and has officially unveiled its list of 17 dancers who will be partnered with their celebrity counterparts in due course.

Alongside Strictly Come Dancing veterans Anton Du Beke, Kevin Clifton and Karen Clifton; The Greatest Dancer judge Oti Mabuse will also return for her fifth time.

Married couple Katya and Neil Jones are also back, however whether Neil will have a partner this year has yet to be confirmed.

"We are delighted that this year’s line-up of professional dancers for Strictly Come Dancing is full of familiar faces and fan favourites," said executive producer of BBC Studios, Sarah James.

"This amazing cast of incredibly talented world class professional dancers have provided Strictly with some of its most memorable moments over the years and with more exciting announcements to come, plus world renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison also returning to the team, Strictly 2019 promises to continue to wow viewers with unforgettable performances as we welcome this dazzling line up of pros back to the ballroom.”