But Ashley Taylor Dawson was so thrilled to have bagged a partnership with Ola Jordan on Saturday night's launch show that he promptly appeared to faint on the spot after hearing who he would be learning the ropes alongside.
The Hollyoaks actor dropped to the floor for several seconds, briefly alarming the BBC One show's co-host Tess Daly, while some audience members thought he had actually been taken ill.
Someone's happy! Ashley Taylor Dawson 'fainted'
on Strictly Come Dancing's 2013 launch show when it was revealed he
would be partnered alongside Ola Jordan for the series
Ever the joker! Ashley collapsed on the floor after he heard who he would be dancing alongside
Cute couple: Ola explained that all the competitive female dancers wanted Ashley to be their partner on the show
After bouncing back up, the 31-year-old star later told of his delight at being teamed with Polish professional Ola, who has already won the contest once in 2009 when she was paired with Chris Hollins.
Telling Tess he was 'really happy' with his partner, he said: 'I couldn't have a better teacher and I know she wants to be the first one to win it twice.'
Judge Bruno Tonioli said of the pairing: 'Ashley, the bad boy and the sexy, sultry siren. It's going to be explosive.'
And it would seem Ola was equally thrilled, saying in a VT: 'All the female professional dancers are very competitive... and everyone wants Ashley.'
Perfect pairing: After bouncing back up, the
31-year-old star later told of his delight at being teamed with Polish
professional Ola, who has already won the contest once in 2009 when she
was paired with Chris Hollins
King and queen of Strictly! Ola is married to fellow professional dancer James Jordan
Ready for action! James is partnered alongside Vanessa Feltz for this year's show
The big reveal: Hosts Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly were on hand to reveal the partnerships for this year's show
Hoping for a miracle? Acid-tongued judge Craig
Revel Horwood joked that James Jordan would be hoping for a 'miracle'
after being paired with Vanessa
Meanwhile, Ola's husband James Jordan - also a dancer on the show - has been teamed up with broadcaster Vanessa Feltz.
Judge Craig Revel Horwood said: 'James will be praying for some kind of miracle or divine intervention.'
Anton du Beke, who has been known for his rather comic pairings after dancing with Jerry Hall, Nancy Dell'Olio and Ann Widdecombe in the past three series, is with actress and former Bond girl Fiona Fullerton this time around.
The tension is mounting! It was a nervous wait for the celebrities as they found out who they would be partnered alongside
Murder on the Dancefloor! Sophie Ellis Bextor was thrilled to be partnered alongside smooth mover Brendan Cole
Thrilled: Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede is with tough taskmaster Artem Chigvintsev
Jumping for joy! Artem whipped Natalie up into the air as they heard they would be partners
From the den to the dancefloor: Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden is being partnered alongside Robin Windsor
A match made in heaven: Countdown maths whizz
Rachel Riley will be dancing with Pasha Kovalev, who has made it to the
finals on each of the two series in which he has appeared
She said: 'I wanted him. I've said it about eight times in interviews.'
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor is paired with Brendan Cole, while Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley will be dancing with Pasha Kovalev, who has made it to the finals on each of the two series in which he has appeared.
Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden is being partnered alongside Robin Windsor, model Abbey Clancy will strut her stuff with newcomer Aljaz Skorjanec and BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid is with Kevin Clifton.
Ready for their rhumba! Model Abbey Crouch will strut her stuff with newcomer Aljaz Skorjanec
Belle of the ballroom: BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid is with Kevin Clifton for the 2013 series of Strictly
Double-oh heaven! Anton du Beke, who has been
known for his rather comic pairings after dancing with Jerry Hall, Nancy
Dell'Olio and Ann Widdecombe in the past three series, is with actress
and former Bond girl Fiona Fullerton this time around
Doting husband: Peter Crouch watched with pride from the audience as Abbey took to the dancefloor for the first time
She said: 'When we first met we were given a task and he told me how strict he was and that if we hadn't worked hard through the week then I couldn't be upset on Saturday night so he set out the stall.'
Fashion designer Julien Macdonald is paired with Janette Manrara, Casualty actor Patrick Robinson is to dance with Anya Garnis and Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers is teamed up with Karen Hauer.
Embracing the sequins! Fashion designer Julien Macdonald is paired with Janette Manrara
Let's hope it's not a Casualty on the
dancefloor: Casualty actor Patrick Robinson is to dance with Anya Garnis
for this year's competition
Above par! Strictly's 2011 winner Aliona Vilani,
who had been dropped from this series but was recalled when Natalie
Lowe was injured, is to dance with golfer Tony Jacklin
Strictly's 2011 winner Aliona Vilani, who had been dropped from this series but was recalled when Natalie Lowe was injured, is to dance with golfer Tony Jacklin.
The line-up is completed by former rugby star Ben Cohen dancing with Kristina Rihanoff, and actor Mark Benton performing with Iveta Lukosiute.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One with its first live show on September 28 as the celebrities battle it out in the hope of lifting the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
She's got the moves! Actor Mark Benton will be performing with Iveta Lukosiute for the series
From the bike to the ballroom: Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers looked thrilled as he was teamed up with American dancer Karen Hauer
From the scrum to the samba: The line-up is completed by former rugby star Ben Cohen dancing with Kristina Rihanoff
Star-studded: Jessie J and Rod Stewart provided the evening's entertainment as they took to the Strictly stage
Working the crowd! Jessie J strutted her stuff in a striking sequin bodysuit
That's how it's done! The judges and the professional dancers took to the floor for a stunning routine
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