- Emma Willis (Self - Presenter)
- Johannes Radebe (Self - Presenter)
- Josh Widdicombe (Self - Presenter)
- Shirley Ballas (Self - Judge)
- Craig Revel Horwood (Self - Judge)
- Motsi Mabuse (Self - Judge)
- Anton du Beke (Self - Judge)
Episode: Week 1 - Show 1
Air Date: 2009-09-18
In the first of two 2-part rounds, 8 of the new contestants must perform one of the ballroom dances. The remaining 8 pairs must perform a mambo in the first group dance of the new season. Alesha Dixon joins the team as a new regular judge.