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The first famous faces for the annual ballroom extravaganza have been revealed!

The first contestants for the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed, including broadcaster Angela Rippon, who will be the show's oldest contestant at 79 when the programme is filmed.

The first group of well-known faces who will compete on the 21st season of the dancing competition were revealed on BBC One's The One Show on Friday night (4 August) , with actress Amanda Abbington and Bad Education actor Layton Williams announced alongside Rippon.

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