Participants/Contestant: Strictly Come Dancing 2010 (Series 8, Photos/Eliminations)

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Let's dance: DJ Goldie and actor Jimi Mistry get ready to show off their twinkle toes

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Eastenders star Scott Maslen and rugby player Gavin Henson are sure to set female viewers hearts racing, especially if their launch show outfits were anything to go by.
The pair showed off their very buff-looking chests in their open-necked outfits as they stopped for the cameras on the way inside the studios.




The older men: Former West Ham goalkeeper Peter Shilton and veteran magician Paul Daniels will be hoping that experience counts on the dancefloor

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They were joined by Dj Goldie, who will bring the bling to the competition, actor Jimi Mistry and TV presenter Matt Baker, who appeared to have avoided the red carpet cameras.
Also among the male contestants were West Ham goalkeeper Peter Shilton and veteran magician Paul Daniels.




Ballroom beauty: Professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff shows off for the cameras

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Today, all 14 contestants met their dance partner for the first time and then pre-recorded the launch show of the new series which airs this Saturday at 6.25pm.
There will then be a three-week break for the couples practice before the live shows begin.




Stars of the show: Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly and two of the professional dancers, Erin Boag and Anton Du Beke

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The judges: (L-R) Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli