Strictly Come Dancing 2024 returned tonight with the first live show of the series! All the celebrity couples took to the floor - with mixed results! But it wasn't the first glimpse of their moves that got the fans talking.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were immediately distracted by host Claudia Winkleman's outfit as the BBC show kicked off on Saturday night, comparing her to Star Wars icon Princess Leia

Sporting an ample cream dress with voluminous sleeves and a cinched waist, topped with a lofty collar, she drew unexpected comparisons to Star Wars' Princess Leia from the watching crowd - and also a Star Trek reference to a Klingon ambassador.

Currently topping betting odds are X Factor winner Shayne Ward and JLS star JB Gill – though ex-pro dancer Erin Boag has warned that Miranda star Sarah Hadland is also one to watch.

The presenter was back co-hosting the hit BBC One dance contest alongside Tess Daly as the competition officially began

Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts were momentarily sidetracked as soon as Saturday's live show commenced. The iconic duo Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly returned to present the latest series of the beloved dance competition but it was Claudia's attire during the introduction on September 21 that commandeered viewers' attention.

Claudia Winkleman caused quite a stir with BBC viewers just minutes into her Strictly Come Dancing return for the 2024 series. Alongside regular co-host Tess Daly, Winkleman returned to the ballroom to introduce this year's crop of 15 famous faces hoping to impress the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left distracted within seconds of Saturday's night live show kicking off as they were left unimpressed by one star's outfit choice