Strictly is in full swing as the show returns tonight with the Class of 2021's opening dances. 

Bookmakers have already revealed their favourite pairings to win ahead of their first performances.

Betfair have put Eastenders actress Rose Ayling at the top of the list, closely followed by CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson. 

But do you remember who last year's winner was? And who won it the year before?

Dorset Echo: Oti Mabuse and Bill Bailey during this year's BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show. Credit:PAOti Mabuse and Bill Bailey during this year's BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show. Credit:PA

Let's take a walk down glitterball lane and find out where they are now.

Here is the list of Strictly winners (2004-20)

2020 - Billy Bailey 

Comedian Bill Bailey stole the nation's hearts last year when he won with pro dancer Oti Mabuse. 

Since winning the glitterball, Bailey has returned to the stage for his own shows with his trusty Maton Guitar.

Bailey also returned to the Strictly dancefloor on Saturday, finally getting to perform his rapper's delight routine in front of an audience after last year's show was reduced under Covid restrictions.

2019 - Kevin Fletcher

Oti Mabuse and Kevin Fletcher danced their socks off to win the flitterball trophy back in 2019. 

The Emmerdale actor was a late addition to the series but his fancy footwork wowed the judges ( and us at home) week on week.

Since winning the trophy, Kevin has starred in popular BBC drama Death in Paradise and has been recognising extraordinary people and their work during the pandemic.

2018 - Stacey Dooley

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Documentary presenter Stacey Dooley won in 2018 with partner Kevin Clifton.

After winning the series, the couple got together in early 2019.

They currently live together in Brighton and Stacey has recently announced a UK-wide tour in 2022.

2017 - Joe McFadden

In 2017, Scottish actor Joe McFadden lifted the glittergall trophy with partner Katya Jones. 

The former Hollyoaks actor has been closely watching this year's series and shared his thoughts on Twitter.

2016 - Ore Oduba

Ore and Oduba won the Strictly crown in 2016 with partner Karen Clifton. 

Since winning the crown, he's still been on our screens in various programmes as a TV and radio presenter. 

Ore even shared some advice with the Class of 2021 on Twitter.

2015 - Jay McGuinness

The Wanted star Jay McGuinness danced to victory on the 2015 series of Strictly.

McGuinness was partnered with professional dancer Aliona Vilani.

Earlier this year, the Wanted announced that the band was back together after seven years following bandmate Tom Parker's terminal cancer diagnosis.

2014- Caroline Flack

Dorset Echo: Pasha Kovalev and Caroline Flack on the live show of the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing. Credit: PAPasha Kovalev and Caroline Flack on the live show of the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing. Credit: PA

Love Island presenter Caroline Flack won Strictly back in 2014 with partner Pasha Kovalev.

Following the series, Caroline returned to being a fixture of Saturday night TV. 

Caroline sadly passed away in 2020 from suicide at only 40 years old.

2013 - Abbey Clancy

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The model Abbey Clancy won the 2013 series alongside her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec.

She is now an ambassador for the Teenage Cancer Trust and took part in this year's Comic Relief campaign.

Abbey lives with her four children and husband former England paler Peter Crouch.

2012 - Louis Smith

The gymnast was partner with Flavia Cacace  in the 2012 shortly after competing in London’s Olympic Games where he won a silver medal.

Back in June, Louis revealed that he was the masked dancer after blowing the audience away with his incredible carwash backflips.

2011- Harry Judd

Mcfly drummer Harry Judd won the glitterball trophy with Aliona Vilani. 

Sincw winning the title, Judd has returned to the band and been supporting fellow bandmate Tom Fletcher as he takes to the dancefloor this series. 

2010 - Kara Tointon

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Actress Kara Tointon was partnered with Artem Chingvintsev when she won the series back in 2010.

Since winning the show, Kara has continued to act in shows like Mr Selfridge.

She has recently starred in the live version of The Windors at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

2009 - Chris Hollins

In 2009, Chris Hollins and partner Old Jordan lifted the glitterball trophy. 

The BBC presenter has continued to be on our screens since he won the title. 

The 2009 winner even shared a picture of his former partner on Twitter, making a nod to Strictly's beloved presenter: Bruce Forsyth. 

2008 - Tom Chambers

Dorset Echo: Tom Chambers and partner Camilla Dallerup on Strictly. Credit: BBCTom Chambers and partner Camilla Dallerup on Strictly. Credit: BBC

Tom Chambers won in 2008 with his strictly pro Camilla Dallerup. 

The Casualty actor returned to Strictly for various Christmas specials and went on to perform in Top Hat the musical on London's West End.

2007 - Alesha Dixon

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Alesha Dixon won Strictly with her partner Mathew Cutler in 2011. 

After she picked up the glitterball trophy, she famously went from contestant to judge on the show.

Alesha has also been a judge on Britain's Got Talent, co-host of the Greatest Dancer and has written her own children's book.

2006 - Mark Ramprakash

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Former English cricketer Mark Ramprakash danced to victory with partner Karen Hardy in 2006. 

The batsman retired from Cricket in 2012 and has been closely involved with the sport ever since.

2005 - Darren Gough

Cricketer Darren Gough won the 2005 series with Strictly pro Lilia Kopylova. 

The bowler was awarded an MBE for sevices to Cricket and charity in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. 

Gough has been using his retirement and the last 18 months to reflect on the good and the bad that has coem from the Covid pandemic.

Autumn 2004 - Jill Halfpenny

Jill Halfpenny won Strictly's second series in Autumn 2004. 

Jill was partnered with Darren Bennett and was the first person to be awarded a perfect 40 score from the judges. 

Since winnign the trophy, Jill has been in popular drama like Waterloo Road, Three Girls and more recently the Drowning and Channel 5's The Holiday.

Spring 2004 - Natasha Kaplinsky

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The winner of Strictly's first series and the won that started it all was Natasha Kaplinsky. 

The presenter and journalist won the show back in Spring 2004 with partner Brendan Cole.

Nataha recently shared a throwback on her Instagram from a Daily Mail Strictly special, saying that the first series "still feels like yesterday".

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday September 25 2021 at 7pm on BBC One.