How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2019 online for free: stream from UK or abroad

Season 17 of Strictly has hit the dance floor. Back and more glamorous than ever, this season is well underway with plenty of emotions, sequined costumes and of course lots of dancing. Who will get the coveted score of TEN from the judges and who will be foxtrotting away? All of your burning questions will be answered on the upcoming weeks of Strictly.

Not sure where you can catch up or watch? Don't panic, we have got you covered- we'll tell you how to watch Strictly Come Dancing online - regardless of where in the world you are.

What a roller coaster of a season it has been! Halloween week was glamorous but ultimately spooky indeed, with another couple getting eliminated.

The race for the final and the coveted prize of the Glitterball is on, and the contestants are giving it all they have got. With incredible rumbas, quick-steps and paso-dobles, the competition just keeps getting harder.

Now fans are gearing up for the next episode and with only nine contestants left, the race for the finale is on.  

Need to catch up on the episodes or you're already ready for the next one? Keep reading as we tell you how you can get your dancing fix - where to watch Strictly Come Dancing online. And for those of you outside of the UK, do not worry you don't have to miss out on all the dancing drama, you can simply live stream Strictly by using a VPN service.

How to watch Strictly Come Dancing online for free in the UK:

For all UK residents, it is very simple, you can get your weekly dance fix by having a TV license and tuning into BBC One broadcast, via aerial, satellite or cable. 

You can also watch the show online, using the BBC iPlayer or TVPlayer.com. So if you've got other plans during its broadcast, you don't need to miss out - you can catch up on all the episodes on BBC iPlayer. Plus, you can do this on your laptop, tablet, smartphone or smart TV.

Stream Strictly Come Dancing from anywhere else in the world for free:

Not in the country currently or living abroad? Don't fret, simply quickstep into a UK IP address - which you can do with a VPN and TVPlayer.com.  Then all that is left to do is to load BBC iPlayer through the app or a dedicated TV streaming website. 

Now the ultimate question.... Which VPN is best for you? Our fave is ExpressVPN . And how do you use that to access a Strictly live stream? Read on to find out all you need to know.

Who are this year's Strictly contestants?

Here are the superb 16 contestants on this years Strictly Come Dancing

• Alex Scott, 34, pundit for the BBC and Sky Sports.
• Kelvin Fletcher, 35, actor.
• Will Bayley, 31, paralympian/table tennis player.
• Michelle Visage, 50, judge on Ru Paul's Drag Race
• Viscountess Emma Weymouth, 33, Socialite.
• Karim Zeroual, 19, CBBC presenter.
• Mike Bushell, 53, TV presenter.
• Saffron Baker, 19, Youtube star.
• Chris Ramsey, 32, comedian.

And here's who's already been eliminated:

• Anneka Rice, 60, presenter.
• James Cracknell, 47, sports presenter and former rower.
• Catherine Tyldesley, 35, actress.
• David James, 49, former England goal keeper. 
• Emma Barton, 42, Eastenders actress.