The 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing will start on Saturday, September 20, 2025 , with a pre-recorded launch program where the celebrities will be paired with their professional dance partners and will show a group dance. The first live show will take place a week later on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The results show with the first celebrity elimination will air on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The final is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025.