STRICTLY STARS IN IT TO WIN IT!

THIS year’s Strictly stars are the most competitive bunch yet – with eight out of 12 declaring they are “in it to win it”.

As we get a first glimpse of them in costume, boxer Nicola Adams said: “As soon as you put a title on the line for anything I want to win.” Former politician Jacqui Smith added: “I hardly ever do anything unless I think I’m going to be able to win.” But who will make it through the full nine weeks?

● Strictly Come Dancing launches on BBC One, October 17