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At least he can walk the walk! Strictly Come Dancing's early favourite Peter Andre displays confidence as he makes his dancing debut

Published: 16:30 EST, 5 September 2015 | Updated: 19:05 EST, 5 September 2015

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He recently expressed his nerves at being the bookies odds-on favourite to win this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

But Peter Andre looked to have rid himself of his inhibitions as he showcased his moves during the competition's launch episode on Saturday night.

After finding out that he was to be partnered with Janette Manrara, the Mysterious Girl hitmaker couldn't resist standing up straight and theatrically clicking his fingers.

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Show off! Peter Andre was partnered with Janette Manrara, with the singer showcasing his moves before the contest had even begun

But his moves only excelled as the show progressed as Peter seemingly outshone his competitors during a group dance routine to Jess Glynne's Hold My Hand.

While his male counterparts looked a little uneasy at the thought of shaking their hips, the 42-year-old star didn't hold back and danced as if nobody was watching.

It was recently revealed that Peter boasts odds of 7/2 for winning this year's series, and while the news has undoubtedly brought a smile to his face, he also admitted finding it a little unnerving.

Ecstatic: Janette looked overjoyed to be partnered with the Mysterious Girl hitmaker

Can't stop moving! The duo even danced up the stairs as they made their way over to Claudia Winkleman

'That’s the worst pressure,' he told Radio Times earlier this week. 'It’s so nice [but the odds will] all change as soon as we start dancing. People will watch and they’ll go, 'that person’s good, that person’s alright.' And even if you’re good at one style of dancing…'

Meanwhile, Saturday night's launch show finally revealed the couple's on this year's show, which also features the likes of Georgia May Foote, Ainsley Harriott and Kirsty Gallacher.

It was announced that former Coronation Street star Georgia would be moving and shaking alongside Sicilian newcomer Giovanni Pernice.

Team work! The dance partners held one in another in a warm embrace following the announcement that they would dance together in a bid to win the lust-after Glitterball trophy

'The Two Gs!' It was revealed that former Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote would be moving and shaking alongside Sicilian newcomer Giovanni Pernice in this year's Strictly Come Dancing

Dressed in a sparkling green mini dress the 24-year-old seemed pleased with her partner, though not half as pleased as Giovanni appeared, as he leaped into the air after their partnership was declared.

And it looked as though the two are already getting on like a house on fire, as a snippet of their dance rehearsals later in the show revealed that the duo have already dubbed themselves, 'The two Gs.'

Cavorting and laughing together, show hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly couldn't resist commenting on their remarkable chemistry.

Before the announcement, Giovanni revealed that he is quite the ladies man, and insisted that women fall weak when they see his striking blue eyes.

Chuffed: Christian singer Daniel O'Donnell was paired with Kristina Rihanoff, amid claims she asked to be partnered with him to end the Strictly 'curse' that has seen her romance some of the former contestants

Elsewhere, The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness was teamed with Russian-Kazakhstani professional dancer Aliona Vilani, though looked slightly nervous at the thought.

‘At the minute I’m a total bag of nerves but I’m going to take it one dance step at a time,' the curly-haired star said in his VT before moments before he was introduced to his partner.

Christian singer Daniel O'Donnell was paired with Kristina Rihanoff, amid claims she asked to be partnered with him to end the dreaded Strictly 'curse'.

TV chef Ainsley Harriott will dance with Natalie Lowe, who he described as 'absolutely brilliant'.

Glad he came! The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness was teamed with Russian-Kazakhstani professional dancer Aliona Vilani, though looked slightly nervous at the thought

Olympic sprinter Iwan Thomas will strut his stuff with Ola Jordan, and seemed overwhelmed by the news as he lifted the petite blonde into the air and swung her around his back.

Journalist Jeremy Vine was teamed with Karen Hauer.

'So pleased. You’re amazing. Thank you so much,' he gushed.

‘I’ve seen her moves. She’s not the best in the UK, she’s the best in the world.’

Long way from Walford! EastEnders star Kellie Bright was coupled with Kevin Clifton, with each giving a delighted cheer at the reveal

Feisty Loose Women star Jamelia will dance alongside Irish dancer Tristan MacManus, and appeared delighted after making it abundantly clear to Claudia that she knew exactly who she did, and did not, want to be teamed with.

Call The Midwife star Helen George - who is a huge fan of judge Darcy Bussell - will put her best foot forward with Aljaz Skorjanec,

'I'm so surprised. I thought I was getting Anton,' she quipped following the announcement.

Happy chappy: Anthony Ogogo seened only more than happy to hear that he would be dancing with series newcomer Otlile Mabuse

Winning team? BBC proms presenter Katie Derham will dance with Strictly original Anton du Beke, who complimented the star's moves during previous rehearsal

Dressed to impress: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman made a glamorous return in floor-length gowns

Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher will learn dancing steps from show favourite Brendan Cole, while boxer Anthony Ogogo was teamed with series newcomer Otlile Mabuse.

Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood was matched with Pasha Kovalev, who won last year's show with partner Caroline Flack.

Anita Rani looked to get a little hot under the collar when she found out she would be capering with hunky - and extremely confident - newcomer Gleb Savchenko.

EastEnders star Kellie Bright was coupled with Kevin Clifton, with each giving a delighted cheer at the reveal, while BBC proms presenter Katie Derham will dance with Strictly original Anton du Beke.

Overjoyed: ‘I’ve seen her moves. She’s not the best in the UK, she’s the best in the world,' Jeremy Vine said of his pairing with Karen Hauer

Heating up: Anita Rani looked to get a little hot under the collar when she found out she would be capering with hunky - and extremely confident - newcomer Gleb Savchenko

Careful! Olympic sprinter Iwan Thomas will strut his stuff with Ola Jordan, and seemed overwhelmed by the news as he lifted the petite blonde into the air swung her around his back

Saturday night's debut opened with the professional dancers performing a show-stopping routine to Jennifer Lopez's Let's Get Loud combined with Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk.

The dance also saw judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood and Darcy get involved, before they received formal introductions from glamorously-clad co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman just moments after.

After announcing twelve pairings from this year's show, the dance competition's reigning champion Caroline Flack hit the dance floor to perform her winning routine, before offering her successors some words of advice.

But perhaps the most memorable dance of the evening was that carried out by this year's contestants and their professional partners as they delivered a routine to Jess Glynne's Hold My Hand.

She's back! The dance competition's reigning champion Caroline Flack hit the dance floor to perform her winning routine, before offering her successors some words of advice

Big opener: Saturday night's show opened with the show's professional dancers performing a show-stopping routine to Jennifer Lopez's Let's Get Loud combined with Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk