Tess Daly has revealed one celebrity set to appear on Strictly is "not to be missed", despite the bookies having named them as favourite for the boot first.

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly has spoken out ahead of the first live show of the series, after Paul Merson was reportedly left furious over his song choice

There will be echoes of a classic BBC Strictly Come Dancing moment when Chris McCausland first takes to the stage. Not only will he be the first blind person on the Saturday night show, but he's also bringing back a Strictly classic.

Nick Knowles has said he is too tired from his dancing training to be concerned about the so-called Strictly Come Dancing curse

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left in awe of comedian Chris McCausland, as he became the first blind contestant to take to the dance floor with professional partner Dianne Buswell

Judge Anton Du Beke said the comedian's performance was 'the most extraordinary thing' he had ever seen

Comedian Chris McCausland was a stand-out star of the night with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell