Catherine Tyldesley, Anneka Rice, Emma Barton and Saffron Barker led the stars at the 2019 Strictly Come Dancing launch – which took place on the final Bank Holiday Monday of the summer. Stepping out in the baking London heat, the glam ladies donned eye-catching cocktail dresses to greet the crowds at the inaugural event for the 17th season. Coronation Street actress Catherine, 35, stepped out in a fairytale-inspired gown in violet and turquoise, dotted with glimmering sparkles. Leading the line-up: [L-R] Catherine Tyldesley, Anneka Rice, Emma Barton and Saffron Barker led the stars at the 2019 Strictly Come Dancing launch – which took place on the final Bank Holiday Monday of the summer She wore her caramel locks in light waves, tied up in a high ponytail and cascading around her bare shoulders. Broadcaster Anneka, 60, channeled 1920s flapper style, with a turquoise dress, showing off her lean pins. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Strictly Come Dancing launch 2019: Katya Jones keeps her… Strictly Come Dancing launch 2019: Tess Daly slips into a… Kylie Minogue wows in a midnight blue midi dress as she… Strictly’s Karen Clifton looks cosy with co-star ex-husband… New judge Motsi Mabuse turns heads in a HUGE pink…