The BBC has so far announced six of the stars who\u2019ll be competing for the Glitterball when series 20 begins later in the year \u2013 including Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds<\/a>, comedian Jayde Adams<\/a> and broadcaster Richie Anderson<\/a>.<\/p>\n And although most viewers have expressed excitement about the new run, some fans have taken to social media to say they haven\u2019t heard of any of the entrants.<\/p> Now, Walker has made clear he has no time for these complaints \u2013 writing on his Instagram account: \u201cWill never get my head round the \u2018never heard of them\u2019 crew when you see someone announced on #Strictly you don\u2019t know much about.<\/p>\n \u201cGet on Google, learn a bit about them,\u201d he added. \u201cLooking forward to seeing the full set of this year\u2019s bunch.\u201d<\/p>\n The former BBC Breakfast host \u2013 who moved across to Channel 5 earlier this year \u2013 proved a popular contestant with voters during the last season, making it through to Week 11 with his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova.<\/p>\n No official airdate has been revealed for the new season just yet, but Strictly is expected to begin on BBC One from mid-to-late September this year \u2013 with the full cohort of celebrities hoping to impress the judging panel.<\/p>\n That panel will once again consist of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke<\/a>, with Bruno Tonioli having confirmed his permanent exit earlier in 2022.<\/p>\n Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One in 2022. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0hub for the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n By Patrick Cremona Published: Sunday, 07 August 2022 at 12:00 am 2021\u00a0Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan Walker has criticised fans for complaining they\u2019re not familiar with the celebrities unveiled for this year\u2019s line-up. 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