EntertainmentStrictly Come Dancing class of 2019 kick off rehearsals as Anneka Rice, 60, leads the way alongside former show victor Alex Scott and 'injured' James Cracknell

The contestants for Strictly Come Dancing were announced earlier this month.

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And the class of 2019 wasted no time getting into the swing of things as the celebrities were spotted attending rehearsals in London on Monday.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Experienced: She was followed in by Lioness footballer Alex Scott, 34, who was no doubt more at ease with the prospect of rehearsals, having taken part in a Strictly spin-off Leading the arrivals was this year's oldest celebrity, Anneka Rice, 60, who was also the last name in the line-up to be announced.

Despite not knowing what to expect from the first day of rehearsals, Anneka seemed in high spirits, and had a spring in her step as as she headed into the dance studio.

Strictly Come Dancing 2019 contestants: confirmed line-up news and latest rumours on this year's celebrities

Strictly Come Dancing 2019 contestants: confirmed line-up news and latest rumours on this year's celebrities

Earlier on Wednesday, Olympic rower James Cracknell was announced. Speaking about the role Dancing through life: James was quick to get straight to rehearsals as he showed off his fancy The released her book My Perfectly Filtered Life in 2018. Before kick starting her solo YouTube career in

Her Strictly Come Dancing adventure came to an end on Saturday night when she became the second celebrity to be voted off the BBC show . Strictly 's Anneka Rice keeps a low profile as she's seen for the first time since being voted off amid claims partner Kevin Clifton felt 'humiliated' by their

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Ready to work: James Cracknell was no doubt concerned about what moves he'd be able to pull after he recently collided with a taxi while cycling through London She was followed in by Lioness footballer Alex Scott, 34, who was no doubt more at ease with the prospect of rehearsals, having taken part in a Strictly spin-off.

Just last year, the the former Arsenal Women's captain took part in the Sports Relief Strictly special, and ended up winning the show with her partner Pasha Kovalev.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Professionals: Oti Mabuse and Graziano Di Prima were also pictured heading inside Meanwhile, James Cracknell was no doubt concerned about what moves he'd be able to pull after he recently collided with a taxi while cycling through London.

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Neil Jones breaks his silence following his shock split from wife Katya Jones. The estranged couple are both set to compete in the upcoming 2019 series of Strictly Come Dancing

Anneka Rice has been announced as the final celebrity to join this year’s Strictly Come Dancing . The 13 other stars who complete the line-up are Chris Ramsey, former England goalkeeper David Scott and radio presenter Dev Griffin. Strictly Come Dancing 2019 kicks off this autumn on BBC

20/09/ 2019 . Strictly Come Dancing 2019 's live shows are about to start (September 21 at 7pm), with a whole new batch of "I haven't danced since I was 7 and Miss Beer sent me home from my ballet class because I was hopelessly uncoordinated," the former Challenge Anneka presenter said.

The Olympic rower, 47, suffered a busted finger and road rash from the accident, but vowed to plow ahead with rehearsals for the BBC dancing show.

This year's series of Strictly Come Dancing will see 15 brave celebrities take to the dancefloor in the hope of lifting the Glitterball Trophy.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Ring the changes: Pro dancer Neil Jones was pictured for the first time since announcing split from wife Katya as he headed to day one of rehearsals after ditching his wedding band Joining Anneka, Alex and James was the likes of DJ and radio presenter Dev Griffin, 34, who admitted he's hoping to win the series this year.

BBC Breakfast's Mike Bushell, 53, was spotted arriving, and will be hoping to make an impression on viewers after years of being mistaken for 2009 winner Chris Hollins, he revealed.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited SOS! Neil was no doubt seeking advice from a couple of other friendly exes, Karen and Kevin Clifton, who remain close regardless of their split Catherine Tyldesley, 35, looked ready to work up a sweat as she was spotted heading inside in her sportswear, with comedian Chris Ramsey and Paralympian Will Bayley following on behind.

Strictly Come Dancing launch 2019: Kylie Minogue takes inspiration from the Twenties in a white fringed dress for dazzling performance

The singer, 51, did not disappoint when she took to the stage to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing press launch at Television Centre in London on Monday. The singer, 51, appeared to take inspiration from the Twenties as she slipped her petite frame into a white dress covered in layers of fringed tassels.

Olympic rower James Cracknell promised to bring some "dad dancing " to the show early on. Cracknell was made an OBE in 2005 after winning TV presenter Anneka Rice and Kevin Clifton. US singer and TV host Michelle Visage and Giovanni Pernice. Former England footballer Alex Scott and

' Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on Saturday at 7:10pm on BBC One. About Anneka : In 1982 Anneka became the jump-suited 'skyrunner' om Channel 4's Treasure Hunt - leading to a Anneka says: 'I haven’t danced since I was 7 and Miss Beer sent me home from my ballet class because I

There's been a shake-up amid the pro dancers this year, as well as the judging panel.

Chinese dancer Nancy Xu has joined the pros, who finally kicked off rehearsals for the new series on Tuesday.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Lads, lads, lads: Gorka Marquez (left) and Giovanni Pernice (right) were dressed casually for the occasion Confirming the news on her 28th birthday, Nancy gushed that it was a 'dream come true' to land a job on the show, as she replaces Pasha Kovalev who quit the show earlier this year.

It's all change behind the judging desk too, with pro dancer Oti Mabuse's sister Motsi taking over from exiting judge Dame Darcey Bussell.

Gallery: All the celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2019 (Prima UK)