Follow the online chatter of our Strictly stars

Strictly will Waltz back on your screens this Friday at 9pm & Saturday at 7pm. Until then, keep in step with our celebs, pro-dancers and fans as they tweet through the week.

Storified by BBC Television · Thu, Sep 26 2013 09:35:40

I left @RugbyBenCohen just for a sec & he is already dancing with @RachelRileyRR! @PashaKovalev is better watch out! http://twitter.com/KRihanoff/status/383260461929463808/photo/1 · Kristina Rihanoff

Got to see my dress for my first Strictly dance this morning and WOW the Strictly wardrobe department are amazing! Can’t wait for our waltz!

— Rachel Riley · Thu, Sep 26 2013 07:49:54

On set, only one day left to practice before the first live show! cha cha cha #scd http://twitter.com/JulienMacdonald/status/383228675744747520/photo/1 · Julien Macdonald

Good morning!! With @keviclifton @susannareid100 http://twitter.com/karen_hauer/status/383138800257359872/photo/1 · Karen Hauer

How Strictly has changed me: I used to think the shoes on the left were my dancing shoes... #SCD2013 http://twitter.com/SophieEB/status/383167846827569152/photo/1 · Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Here you go guys! Its PAYBACK time for you @The_JamesJordan for sending out a picture of me cooking in my nickers http://twitter.com/The_OlaJordan/status/382998424880050177/photo/1 · Ola Jordan

OK!!!! @The_OlaJordan you want to play games????? BIG MISTAKE!!! How long have you known me??? LETS PLAY!!!!!!!

— James Jordan · Wed, Sep 25 2013 15:52:52

On the way to the studio!! Cannot wait! It's all really happening!

— Janette Manrara · Thu, Sep 26 2013 02:55:16

Today is the first @bbcstrictly dress rehearsal, very excited and nervous for the first live show tomorrow, hope you are all watching. #scd

— Tony Jacklin CBE · Thu, Sep 26 2013 02:34:34

@2FionaFullerton @bbcstrictly We are both tango-ing Sat night..I found Posture hard..you will look lovely #naturalgrace

— Deborah Meaden · Thu, Sep 26 2013 01:34:33

Eeeek! On way to studio for 1st rehearsal of live show. Didn't sleep. Husband stepped on toe!! @bbcstrictly #tangofever

— Fiona Fullerton · Thu, Sep 26 2013 01:32:42

On the train back to London! So excited, can't wait to see everyone in the studio! #thisisit #scd

— Ola Jordan · Thu, Sep 26 2013 00:49:05

Looking forward to seeing everyone today! #scd #scd2013

— Natalie Gumede · Thu, Sep 26 2013 00:45:14